Abstract Purpose: To describe a guide for the construction of a laparoscopic training simulator. Methods: Step-by-step description of an inexpensive and easy to assemble homemade laparoscopic training box, capable of simulating the laparoscopic environment in its peculiarities to enable technical skill...
RESUMO Objetivo: apresentar um modelo de baixo custo para treinamento de controle de sangramento com o uso de torniquete e os resultados da avaliação do treinamento. Método: foram utilizados materiais de fácil aquisição e de baixo custo, como espuma de estofado, placa de etileno-acetato de vinila...
RESUMO Objetivo: criar, em impressora 3D, um simulador de baixo custo de caixa torácica humana que permita a reprodução da técnica de drenagem fechada de tórax (DFT) comparando sua eficácia com a do modelo animal. Métodos: foi realizada impressão 3D do arcabouço ósseo de um tórax humano a pa...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Paracentesis is a routine medical procedure quite relevant in clinical practice. There are risks of complications related to paracentesis, so it is essential a proper trainee for the younger practicer. OBJECTIVE: The article describes the construction and the application of a low...
Abstract Objective To describe and evaluate the use of a simple, low-cost, and reproducible simulator for teaching the repair of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Methods Twenty resident doctors in obstetrics and gynecology and four obstetricians participated in the simulation. A fourth-degr...
ABSTRACT Background: Three-dimensional videosurgery is already a reality worldwide. The trainee program for this procedure should be done initially and preferably in simulators. Aim: Assemble low-cost simulator for three-dimensional videosurgery training. Methods: The simulator presented here was m...
