Animal Models Within Surgical Simulation: A Novel Approach to the 3 Rs.

Introduction: Development of technical skills is a vital component of surgical residency. The use of animal tissues for operative simulation leads to both the loss of animal life and financial costs for the institution. We hypothesized that maximizing tissue use from investigational large animal models after euthanasia could reduce loss of animal life and institutional costs by replacing commercially purchased tissues.

Noise in cesarean deliveries: a comprehensive analysis of noise environments in the Labor and Delivery operating room and evaluation of a visual alarm noise abatement program.

Background: Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgery worldwide. Noise in healthcare settings leads to impaired communication and concentration, and stress among healthcare providers. Limited information is available about noise at cesarean delivery.

A qualitative evaluation of an operational research course for acute care trainees in Kigali, Rwanda.

Introduction: the blended SORT-IT model uses a combination of online modules and teleconferences with local and international mentors to teach operational research. We modified SORT-IT to create the Acute Care Operational Research (ACOR) course directed to anesthesiology residents in Kigali, Rwanda. This course takes students from an initial research idea through submitting a paper for publication.