An observer tool to enhance learning of medical students during simulation training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a randomised controlled trial.

Background: Simulation training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is effective but active practice time is limited given the large number of students and the learning effect size remains small. To improve learning during observation, the use of an observer tool (OT) has been advocated. The aim was to assess the value of OT to improve medical students' learning outcomes during CPR simulation training.

An observer tool to enhance learning of incoming anesthesia residents' skills during simulation training of central venous catheter insertion: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion using simulation is an essential skill for anesthesiologists. Simulation training is an effective mean to master this skill. Given the large number of residents and the limited duration of training sessions, the active practice time is limited and residents remain observers of their colleagues for much of the session.

Deconstructing forearm casting task by videos with step-by-step simulation teaching improved performance of medical students: is making working student's memory work better similar to a process of artificial intelligence or just an improvement of the prefrontal cortex homunculus?

Purpose: To compare two teaching methods of a forearm cast in medical students through simulation, the traditional method (Trad) based on a continuous demonstration of the procedure and the task deconstruction method (Decon) with the procedure fragmenting into its constituent parts using videos.

Methods: During simulation training of the below elbow casting technique, 64 medical students were randomized in two groups. Trad group demonstrated the entire procedure without pausing.

Procedural simulation training in orthopaedics and traumatology: Nationwide survey among surgeon educators and residents in France.

Background: Simulation is among the tools used in France to train residents specialising in orthopaedic and trauma surgery (OTS). However, implementing simulation-based training (SBT) is complex and poorly reported. The objective of this study was to describe the use of simulation for OTS training in France.

Comparison of multimodal active learning and single-modality procedural simulation for central venous catheter insertion for incoming residents in anesthesiology: a prospective and randomized study.

Background: Active learning methods, including low-fidelity simulation, are useful but the incremental learning effect of each method is however limited. We designed this study to assess if combining flipped classroom and the modified Peyton's « 4-steps» method during procedural simulation (intervention group [IG]) would provide better learning results than simulation alone (control group [CG]) in the context of central venous catheter insertion training.

Methods: This prospective, single-center, and randomized study took place in 2017 in a single simulation center.

Use of an Observer Tool to Enhance Observers' Learning of Anesthesia Residents During High-Fidelity Simulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: The growing number of learners implies that all of them cannot play an active role during high-fidelity scenarios. Studies suggest a positive educational value when learners are observers only, but it remains uncertain whether learning outcomes might be improved by using an observer tool (OT).

Methods: Eighty-nine anesthesia residents were randomized to use an OT (n = 44, OT+; based on a cognitive aid) or not (n = 45, OT-) when not role-playing.

Allowing more time to ILCOR Step A of neonatal resuscitation leads to better residents' task completion in simulated scenarios. A problem of time pressure?

Background: Roughly 10% of newborns need help to complete the transition of birth. For these infants, international guidelines recommend supporting them using a 4-step procedure (A to D). Step A is an assessment time, which includes eight tasks and finishes by starting the positive pressure ventilation (PPV), if necessary (step B).

Assessing validity evidence for a serious game dedicated to patient clinical deterioration and communication.

Background: A serious game (SG) is a useful tool for nurse training. The objectives of this study were to assess validity evidence of a new SG designed to improve nurses' ability to detect patient clinical deterioration.

Methods: The SG ( was developed through interaction between clinical and pedagogical experts and one developer.

Use of Cognitive Aids: Results from a National Survey among Anaesthesia Providers in France and Canada.

Introduction: The use of cognitive aids (CAs) during critical events is thought to be useful. However, whether CAs are known and used by French and Canadian anaesthesia providers is not clear.

Methods: A survey was emailed to French and Canadian anaesthesia providers in 2017 through their respective national societies.

Comparative value of a simulation by gaming and a traditional teaching method to improve clinical reasoning skills necessary to detect patient deterioration: a randomized study in nursing students.

Background: Early detection and response to patient deterioration influence patient prognosis. Nursing education is therefore essential. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the respective educational value of simulation by gaming (SG) and a traditional teaching (TT) method to improve clinical reasoning (CR) skills necessary to detect patient deterioration.