Advancing Surgical Precision in Z-Plasty and Melanoma Excision Through Quality Improvement Initiatives in Rural Settings.

Rural healthcare provider shortages have a severe impact on Canadians who seek care in rural and remote (R&R) settings, often arriving with poor health or medical emergencies. Healthcare providers working in such settings often face significant challenges in accessing skills development and maintenance courses to meet the unique medical demands of rural communities. As a result, it is vital to provide R&R healthcare providers with the appropriate simulation-based skills training.

Adapting the Gamified Educational Networking Online Learning Management System to Test a Decentralized Simulation-Based Education Model to Instruct Paramedics-in-Training on the Emergency Intraosseous Access and Infusion Skill.

Intraosseous (IO) access and infusion is a safe and rapid alternative to intravenous access in obtaining vascular access for administering fluids and drugs. Healthcare professionals, such as primary and advanced care paramedics, use IO access and infusion in emergency circumstances where peripheral intravenous routes are inaccessible. IO access skills require hands-on training, which can be done remotely if the participants have access to simulation, instructions, guidance, and feedback.

Hacking Intraosseous Infusion Skills Training With 3D Printing: maxSIMIO Drilling System.

Intraosseous (IO) infusion is an alternative way to access the vascular system to administer drugs and fluids, which is particularly helpful when the commonly used peripheral intravenous route is inaccessible. The IO procedure can be done using a drill that involves disinfecting the area, landmarking the insertion point, seating the needle in a firm and stable position in the bone, and then delivering a smooth fluid flush. However, in the current medical training landscape, access to commercially available IO drills such as the Arrow® EZ-IO® Power Driver (EZ-IO; Teleflex, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States) is difficult, especially for rural and remote areas, due to the high costs.