Use of Simulation-Based Education to Reduce Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections
Archives of Internal MedicinePublished 10 August 2009
Jeffrey H. Barsuk, Elaine Cohen, Joe Feinglass, William C. McGaghie, Diane B. Wayne
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An educational intervention in CVC insertion significantly improved patient outcomes and demonstrated that simulation-based education is a valuable adjunct in residency education.
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An educational intervention in CVC insertion significantly improved patient outcomes. Simulation-based education is a valuable adjunct in residency education.
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