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New model for microsurgical training and skills maintenance
Author(s) -
Yen David M.,
Arroyo Raul,
Berezniak Ron,
Partington Marshall T.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/micr.1920161112
Subject(s) - medicine , training (meteorology) , medical education , microsurgery , surgery , meteorology , physics
PracticeRat® (Sharpoint, Reading PA) is a system containing a simulation vein, artery and nerve, designed as an alternative to live animal use in microsurgical training. We find PracticeRat® to be more expensive than living models. However, it does decrease animal usage and provides a very convenient opportunity to practice microsurgical techniques and procedures in a fairly realistic manner. Trainees can practice anytime, for any length of time, wherever microscopes are available. In this regard we find PracticeRat® to be a useful addition to microsurgical training programs and an excellent tool for skills maintenance. © 1995 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.