High fidelity simulation evaluation studies in nursing education: A review of the literature.

Simulation is an experiential learning process which provides a safe environment for learning, preventing the risk of patient harm. A review of the literature was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach to explore the question: What is the state of the science on the evidence of learning outcomes in high-fidelity simulation in undergraduate nursing education? This synthesis included 20 research studies focusing on evaluating outcomes of high-fidelity simulation in undergraduate pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing students. Studies were excluded if they did not use high-fidelity simulation for the intervention group, or they evaluated faculty outcomes.

Bullet retrieval in the operating room.

Valuable trace evidence is often lost or destroyed because of faulty collection and preservation techniques during surgical management of gunshot wounds. An experiment was conducted to show the importance of proper collection techniques and preservation of forensic evidence. Results are noted, a discussion is given, and a protocol for the surgical retrieval of bullets is presented.

Exercise-induced bronchospasm in the young athlete: guidelines for routine screening and initial management.

Exercise induced bronchospasm (EIB) commonly occurs several minutes into or following an exercise event. Respiratory heat loss and respiratory water loss have been suspected as the precursor to exercise-induced bronchospasm. Obstructive EIB has been reported in elite Olympic athletes as well as the recreational athlete.