A program for simulated rodent surgical training

For the inexperienced individual, learning surgical techniques can be taxing. The authors developed a rodent surgery dry lab training program to assist educational and research institutions in providing low-stress training for basic surgical techniques using handmade, cost-effective simulation model...

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Published in:Lab animal 2007-10, Vol.36 (9), p.25-31
Main Authors: Stevens, Carol A, Dey, Nicholas D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal Models
Animal models in research
Animal Testing Alternatives
Animals
Animals, Laboratory
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Education, Medical - methods
Education, Veterinary - methods
Life Sciences
Management
Mice
Rats
resource
Rodentia - surgery
Study and teaching
Surgery, Experimental
Surgical Procedures, Operative - education
Surgical Procedures, Operative - veterinary
Surgical research
Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science
Veterinary surgery
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Summary:For the inexperienced individual, learning surgical techniques can be taxing. The authors developed a rodent surgery dry lab training program to assist educational and research institutions in providing low-stress training for basic surgical techniques using handmade, cost-effective simulation models. The program not only helps students develop essential skills in basic surgery, but also fulfills the mandate of the 3Rs by allowing students to repeatedly practice and refine their skills on models rather than live animals. This type of training is a valuable tool in bridging the gap between computer training and training with live animals.
ISSN:0093-7355
1548-4475
DOI:10.1038/laban1007-25