Simulation

All fellows participate in simulation at the state of the art M Simulation Center. The program hosts 2-4 simulation session per year with both procedure-based and discussion-based cases. Skills addressed through simulation may include: 

• Airway management

• Therapeutic flexible fiber-optic bronchoscopy procedures

• Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including paracentesis, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, endotracheal intubation, and related procedures

• Placement and management of chest tubes and pleural drainage systems

• Operation of bedside hemodynamic monitoring systems

• Emergency cardioversion

• Critical care ultrasound, including image acquisition, image interpretation, and intracavitary tubes and catheters

• Pericardiocentesis

• Placement of percutanenous tracheostomies

• Indications, contraindications, and complications of placement of arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery balloon flotation catheters

• Breaking bad news