Use of virtual reality equipment to assess the manual dexterity of applicants for ophthalmology residency.

Purpose: To assess the microsurgery dexterity outcomes of two sequential training evaluations using virtual reality technology.

Methods: This was a multicenter cross-sectional study of all candidates who were accepted as first-year residents at one of six ophthalmology teaching institutions. Residents were subjected to two identical series of standardized, reproducible dexterity tests using virtual reality equipment (Eyesi®): "sequence 1" and "sequence 2.

What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about cardiac arrest management?

Context And Objective: Cardiac arrest is associated with high morbidity and mortality and imposes a significant burden on the healthcare system. Management of cardiac arrest patients is complex and involves approaches with multiple interventions. Here, we aimed to summarize the available evidence regarding the interventions used in cardiac arrest cases.