Simulation based training – preparing for emergencies in paediatrics

Introduction: Patient safety constitutes one of the main objectives in health care. Since medical education has traditionally relied on didactic lecture this teaching method may be inadequate to properly train the physician for rare but potentially lethal events in pediatrics. As a result deficits have been found in clinical skills of resident house staff, especially in the area of acute emergencies or critical care. Therefore new approaches to medical education are required to improve opportunities for experiential learning. Simulation using realistic models and scenarios may provide these opportunities to expe…