One of UAB Clinical Simulation’s newest procedural sims gets right to the point. Fine needle aspiration is a medical procedure in which a very thin needle is inserted into a mass or lesion (with or without the use of ultrasound imaging) to sample and acquire cells for microscopic evaluation.
Delivering life-saving care to specialized patient populations requires targeted training and precision. To further equip health-care providers with the skills necessary for treating Alabama’s most vulnerable patients, we are excited to announce the launch of our Neonatal AED simulation module.
Sometimes, de-escalation requires escalation. UAB Clinical Simulation’s Disruptive Patient sim serves to teach new nurse leaders how to handle such patients with aid from the numerous resources available through UAB Medicine.
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Equipment loans are one of UAB Clinical Simulation’s most widely used services, wherein UAB Medicine partners can borrow training equipment to facilitate sim.
UAB Clinical Simulation’s cath lab skills simulation offers learners a psychologically safe environment in which to familiarize themselves with cath lab equipment, including sheaths and manifold, by learning and then repeatedly practicing how to manipulate each tool properly—and safely.
UAB Clinical Simulation’s Lifepak 20e modules provide a controlled environment where you can master critical skills at your own pace, ensuring you are fully prepared when it matters most.
This past July, UAB Clinical Simulation partnered with UAB Medicine’s ambulatory and physical therapy leadership to conduct medical emergency systems simulations prior to the opening of a new UAB community physical therapy clinic on Dunnavant Valley Road in Birmingham.
UAB Clinical Simulation not only hones skills—it builds confidence. Just ask one of the many interprofessional learners—including physicians, nurses and pharmacists—who participated in Code Blue simulations this past June.
UAB Clinical Simulation’s motto is “Sim First.” By simulating first, participants benefit from a proven and powerful patient safety tool, which is now available 24/7.
A pilot simulation covering emergency department contamination is helping Russell Medical Center prepare for a low-occurrence, high-risk situation.