Dummy model for training of rectal purse string sutures in small animals
Scope of the method
- Animal health
- Education and training
- Other
Description
- veterinary medicine
- skillslab training
- dummy
- rectal purse string
- Veterinary education
- clinical training
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. A rectal purse string suture is a commonly performed small surgical procedure in veterinary practice. An important part of this training process can be performed on a simulator in the skillslab.
Using a very simple technique, just using a pink disposable cleaning cloth and a stapler.
- History of use
- Internally validated
Pros, cons & Future potential
The use of educational animal models in a skillslab offers a number of significant advantages:
- - Reduced use of laboratory animals and reduced discomfort for patients, as procedures can be practised on dummy models and simulators before performing them on a live animal.
- - Teaching of clinical skills in a quiet and safe environment, reducing anxiety and stress for the veterinary student.
- - Complex practical skills can be split into a number of small steps when practising them in the skillslab.
- - Clinical training on live animals as well.
- - Creating and repairing the home-made models is time consuming for a large group of students. This model, however is very easy to make.
Further optimalisation of home-made models and purchasing available commercial models.
Training for lab animal surgical procedures.
References, associated documents and other information
The model was presented at the 10th Show & Tell event of the clinical skills and simulation forum (see instructions attached).
Contact person
Annelies DecloedtOrganisations
Ghent University (UGent)Veterinary skillslab
Belgium