Why the study?
Does central line simulation training improve resident comfort and self-reported performance during initial patient central line placements?
Population
17 resident trainees (interns) undergoing central line simulation training
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Initial 10 central lines placed on patients
Authors
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Simulation training may boost resident comfort; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized trials before practice change.
Does central line simulation training improve resident comfort and self-reported performance during initial patient central line placements?
Central line simulation training is well-received by residents and may improve their comfort and self-reported performance during initial patient encounters.
Britt et al. (2007) studied this question.
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