General Surgery Training in Animal Models (Pig, Sus scrota; Sheep, Ovis aries; Goat, Capra hircus), Including Advanced Combat Trauma Interventions, Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures, and Cardiovascular Procedures

Abstract

Objectives: Provide live tissue training experience for residents in multiple specialties to cover a wide breadth of general, vascular, and trauma surgical procedures. Methods: The porcine model using general anesthesia during laparoscopic, endoscopic, and open surgical procedures. Results: The residents are evaluated based on their prerequisite objective goals for their ability to perform procedures dependent upon their skill set and level of training. For further details regarding this, please reference the manuscript detailing surgical procedures and expectations for participating residents and staff instructors. Conclusion: This protocol is meeting the core mission of the CIF to support our GME program in General and Vascular Surgery Residency .

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 2015
Accession Number
AD1022770

Entities

People

  • Sean Martin

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anesthesia
  • Anesthesia And Analgesia
  • Combat Injuries
  • General Surgery
  • Instructors
  • Intervention
  • Surgery
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.