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Simulation in ENT medical education

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 December 2009

K-E A Abou-Elhamd ,
A I Al-Sultan  and
U M Rashad
K-E A Abou-Elhamd*
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, ENT Section, Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
A I Al-Sultan
Affiliation:
The Dean of the College, and is at Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
U M Rashad
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, ENT Section, Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Kamal-Eldin A Abou-Elhamd, ENT Professor, ENT Sector, Department of Surgery, Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, PO Box 400, Saudi Arabia. Fax: 00966 35801243 E-mail: Kamal375@yahoo.com
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Abstract

Objectives:

Computer-based medical simulation has recently been adopted as a new method of medical education. This paper reviews the uses of medical simulation within the ENT specialty, and reports how such simulation is used in Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia.

Methods:

We review our use of a simulation laboratory in ENT training. Students are taught ENT anatomy using physical models, ear diseases using physical models, and ENT examination by watching video recordings, and are taught the principles of common ENT surgery using a computerised mannequin (for laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy). A haptic temporal bone surgery simulator is used for mastoidectomy and functional endoscopic sinus surgery training, and a mannequin for cricothyrotomy and tracheotomy training.

Conclusion:

The use of such simulation methods has greatly improved our students' perception and comprehension.

Keywords

OtolaryngologySimulationVirtual RealityMedical EducationSaudi Arabia

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Type
Review Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 3 , March 2010 , pp. 237 - 241
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2009

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