Ongoing transformations in health professions education underscore the need for valid and
reliable assessment. The current standard for assessment validation requires evidence from …

As noted in part 1 of this series, periprocedural cardiac arrest (PPCA) can differ greatly in
etiology and treatment from what is described by the American Heart Association advanced …

Background Adverse events that place patients at risk for harm are common in intensive
care units. Clinicians' level of knowledge and judgment appear to play a role in the …

Background: We sought to determine whether mannequin-based simulation can reliably
characterize how board-certified anesthesiologists manage simulated medical emergencies …

Objectives: We systematically reviewed the effectiveness of simulation-based education,
targeting independently practicing qualified physicians in acute care specialties. We also …

Background: Valid methods are needed to identify anesthesia resident performance gaps
early in training. However, many assessment tools in medicine have not been properly …

There is increasing focus on building safety into anaesthesia practice, with excellence in
anaesthesia as an aspirational goal. Non-technical skills are an important factor in …

Background and Objectives A hardcopy or paper cognitive aid has been shown to improve
performance during the management of simulated local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) …

For the dedicated anesthesiologist, a high level of expertise is needed to deliver good care
to patients and to provide excellent service to surgeons, anesthesia colleagues, and others …

Introduction Safe anaesthesia care is a fundamental part of healthcare. In a previous study,
registered nurse anaesthetists (RNAs) had the highest task frequency, with the largest …