Preoperative chest radiographs in hip fracture patients: is there any additional value?

Purpose: Preoperative screening in hip fracture patients is vital to minimize perioperative complications. Preoperative chest radiographs (POCR) are performed in many hip fracture patients. Earlier research showed that few POCR abnormalities influence perioperative policy.

State-of-the-art usage of simulation in anesthesia: skills and teamwork.

Purpose Of Review: This review describes the level of evidence for the use of medical simulation in anesthesia. It also discusses the topic of realism in simulation and its use for assessment.

Recent Findings: Medical simulation in anesthesia covers a variety of techniques used for training and assessment.