This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Symposium on Medical Simulation, ISMS 2004,
held in Cambridge, MA, USA in June 2004. The 32 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected
from 50 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on soft tissue properties and modeling, real-time
deformable models, haptic rendering, anatomical modeling, and applications and development frameworks.
Isms: Cambridge, Mass
Medical Simulation
2004, Springer
Univ. of Rochester, NY. Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference on Simulators in Anesthesiology Education,
held May 31-June 2, 1996, in Rochester, New York.Recent research done over the past several years. Modified-outline
format. Halftone illustrations. DNLM: Anesthesiology--education--congresses.
Lindsey C. Henson Andrew C. Lee
Simulators in Anesthesiology Education
1998, Springer
Following up his best-selling Board Stiff TEE & Too manuals for the oral boards in anesthesiology, Dr. Gallagher has
produced a step-by-step how-to guide on conducting an anesthesia simulation.Topics include which equipment to use
as well as suggestions for simulation scenarios that will help train your staff with a theoretical basis for handling even
the most unexpected complications. This simulation guide with video clips helps to close the gaps that may result when
abnormal situations are not recognized quickly enough or the response to them is haphazard and slow. The result is a
highly effective, enjoyable, and affordable tool on this increasingly important way to ensure resources are being
managed effectively. * Concise and complete guide to all the issues relevant to anesthesia simulation * Rich in clinical
scenarios and models * Experiences from state-of-the-art simulation center * Employs latest CPR and other practice
guidelines * A bound-in CD/DVD with simulation videos
Christopher J. Gallagher MD, S. Barry Issenberg MD
Simulation In Anesthesia
2006, Saunders
Simulation facilities are invaluable for training in medicine and clinical education, biomedical engineering and life
sciences. They allow the practice of prevention, containment, treatment, and procedure in a risk-free setting. This
book is a practical guide and reference to the latest technology, operations and opportunities presented by clinical
simulation. It shows how to develop and make efficient use of resources, and provides hands-on information to
those tasked with setting up and delivering simulation facilities for medical, clinical and related purposes, and the
development and delivery of simulation-based education programs.
Christopher J. Gallagher MD, S. Barry Issenberg MD
Simulation In Anesthesia
2006, Saunders
The book begins with a section on the logistics of establishing a simulation and skills centre and the inherent
problems with funding, equipment, staffing and course development, and promotion.Section two deals with
simulators and related training devices that are required to equip a stand-alone or institution-based centre. The
features, strengths, and weaknesses of training devices are presented to help the reader find the appropriate
simulator to fulfil their training requirements. There is a guide to producing scenarios and medical props that
can enhance the training experience. The third section covers adult education and it reviews the steps required
to develop courses that comply with 'best practice' in medical education. Teaching skills, facilitating problem-
based learning groups and debriefing techniques are especially important to multidisciplinary skills centres
that find themselves becoming a centre for medical education. The manual concludes with guides for the major
specialties that use simulation, including military, paediatrics, CPR and medical response teams, obstetrics,
and anesthesia.
Richard H Riley
A Manual of Simulation in Healthcare
2008, Oxford University Press, USA
Volume I is devoted to the fundamentals of these new information technologies and their many applications in
medical education and practice, especially in the area of medical and surgical simulations. Coverage includes:
* Virtual environment technologies
* The future of VR technologies in the twenty-first century
* Perceptualization of biomedical data
* Visualization in teaching anatomy
Metin Akay, Andy Marsh
Information Technologies in Medicine, Volume 1, Medical Simulation and Education
2001, Wiley-IEEE Press
This book addresses all issues relevant to error prevention and safe practice in the acute and emergency health-
care setting. It begins with the basic principles of human behavior and decision making and then partitions into
three sections where the individual, the team, and the organizational influences within the health-care system
are discussed in greater depth. Case reports and proven strategies help to ground psychological theory in daily
practice. This book has emerged from a long-standing cooperation between clinicians and psychologists and
blends the strengths of both professions into a readily accessible text.
Gesine Hofinger, Cornelius Buerschaper
Crisis Management in Acute Care Settings: Human Factors and Team Psychology in a High Stakes
Environment
2007, Springer
Everything you need to deliver safe patient care or to improve patient safety in your organization. Understanding
Patient Safety is the essential book for anyone seeking to learn the key clinical, organizational, and systems
issues in patient safety. Written in a lively and accessible style by one of the world's leaders in the fields of
patient safety and quality, Understanding Patient Safety is filled with valuable cases and analyses, as well
as up-to-date tables, graphics, references and tools all designed to introduce the patient safety field to medical,
nursing, pharmacy, hospital administration and other trainees, and to be the go-to book for experienced clinicians
and non-clinicians alike. Features: Concise coverage of the core principles of patient safety. All the key insights
to help you understand and prevent a broad range of errors: including medication errors, surgical errors, diag-
nostic errors, errors at the man-machine interface, and nursing-related errors. A focus on how reporting systems,
teamwork training, simulation, the malpractice system, and information technology can impact patient safety and
quality. A practical overview on how to implement an effective safety program in both hospital and ambulatory
settings. Realistic case studies that illustrate key points and clarify pivotal concepts. A detailed glossary, key
references, and useful tools, websites, tables, and graphics.
Robert Wachter
Understanding Patient Safety (LANGE Clinical Medicine)
2007, McGraw-Hill Professional
Explains the value of simulation for a variety of healthcare disciplines and discusses which types of simulations
are most relevant for each field. Discusses the resources (space, personnel, equipment) needed to establish a
simulation program. Evaluates the specific simulation products that are currently available. Details the "nuts and
bolts" of preparing relevant "patients" and scenarios. Describes applications for assessment, certification, and
re-certification. Presents an overview of future trends in simulation (such as virtual reality simulations) and
discusses issues related to planning for simulation center growth.
Gary E. Loyd, Carol L. Lake, Ruth Greenberg
Practical Health Care Simulations
2004, Hanley & Belfus