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Index of Meeting Abstracts

2008 STA Annual Meeting Abstracts
2007 STA Annual Meeting Abstracts
2007 STA Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement
2006 STA Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement
2006 STA Annual Meeting Abstracts
2006 Computers in Anesthesia XXVI abstracts
2005 International Meeting on Medical Simulation abstracts
2005 STA Annual Meeting abstracts
2004 International Meeting on Medical Simulation abstracts
2004 STA Annual Meeting abstracts
2003 International Meeting on Medical Simulation abstracts
2003 STA Annual Meeting abstracts
2002 Computers in Anesthesia abstracts
2002 International Meeting on Medical Simulation abstracts
2002 STA Annual Meeting abstracts
2001 Computers in Anesthesia abstracts
2001 International Meeting on Medical Simulation abstracts
2001 STA Annual Meeting abstracts
2000 Computers in Anesthesia XXI abstracts
2000 STA Annual Meeting abstracts



From the 2007 STA Annual Meeting (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)

Searching Google(™) About Awareness Under Anesthesia
Paul J. Tan, MD; D. J. Doyle, MD, PhD

Measuring the quality of day case surgery: comparing telephone and web-based questionnaires
Erica Amari, BA; Christine Vandebeek, MBA; J. Mark Ansermino, FCA

Enhancing Compliance with Standard Indicators via an Electronic Data Collection System
Paul St. Jacques, MD

Extending simulators to improve support for patient monitoring display research
David Liu, BEng; S. Jenkins, MBBS, FANZCA; M.O. Watson, PhD; P. M. Sanderson, PhD, FASSA; W. J. Russell, MBBS, DIC, FANZCA, FRCA

iKnow: A Knowledge Authoring Tool for Clinical Decision Support
Dustin Dunsmuir, BASc; Jeremy Daniels, BASc; Christopher Brouse; Simon Ford, MB; Joanne Llim; J. Mark Ansermino, FCA

A Framework for Evaluating Usability of Clinical Monitoring Technology
Jeremy Daniels, BASc; Simon Ford, MB; Sidney Fels; Andre Kushniruk; Joanne Lim; J. Mark Ansermino, FCA

Touch Your Patient - A Human Simulation Centre Based Assessment of a Novel Vibrotactile Display
Simon Ford, MB, ChB; Jeremy Daniels, BASc; Joanne Lim; Valentyna Koval; Stephan K. W. Schwarz; Guy Dumont; J. Mark Ansermino, FCA

Right ventricular diastolic dimensions with acute hypovolemia – predominance of maximal minor axis and right ventricular
septal length changes.

Kelly Teed Watson, MD; Qing-Bing Zhu, MD, PhD; Terence Rafferty, MD

A simple paperless way for anesthesia scheduling, documentation and submission of claims
Udaya B. Padakandla, MD

Anesthesia systems for use in situations with limited logistical support (electrical power and medical gas)
Carl Wallroth, PhD; Alan Green; Norman Jones; Terry Longman; Gerald Panitz, PhD; Hansel de Sousa, MD; Helmut Thiemann; Mark Graber; Julian Goldman, MD; N. Ty Smith, MD; Daniel Leibundgut, PhD; Peter Schumacher, PhD; Dwayne Westenskow, PhD

Application of the ISO Essential Principles to Medical Equipment Intended for Use in Situations and Regions of the World with
Limited Logistical Support

Carl F. Wallroth, PhD; Norman S. Jones, PhD; Hansel de Sousa, MD; Julian M. Goldmand, MD; Mark Graber; Alan Green; Andreas Hirn, MD; Terry Longman; Gerald Panitz; N. Ty Smith, MD; Helmut Thiemann; Dwayne Westenskow, PhD

Electronic monitoring in an acute pain management service
David Goldstein, R. A. Wilson, Elizabeth Van Den Kerkhof

A systematic review of adoption of electronic information systems Attributes of clinical users
S. Hall, R.A. Wilson, D. H. Goldstein, Elizabeth Van Den Kerkhof

A Survey of Anesthesia Information System Utilization in Arizona
Jeff Mueller, MD

Number of skin conductance fluctuations increased differently from BIS during tetanic stimuli. Increasing doses of remifentanil
attenuated the skin conductance response

Hanne Storm, I. Røeggen, R. Støen, E. Qvigstad, P. Klepstad, F. Skorpen, J. Raeder

Telemedicine Consultation and Monitoring for Pediatric Liver Transplant
Mohamed Rehman, MD; John Fiadjoe, MD; Harshad Gurnaney, MD; Kanchi Muralidhar, MD; Surya Mohanty, MD; John Kumar, MD; Raja Viswanath, MD; Srinivas Sonar, MD; Steve Dunn, MD

Advanced auditory displays and head-mounted displays: Advantages and disadvantages for monitoring by the distracted
anesthesiologist

Penelope Sanderson, PhD, FASSA; M.O. Watson, PhD; W. J. Russell, MBBS, DIC, FANZCA, FRCA; S. Jenkins, MBBS, FANZCA; D. Liu, BEng; N. Green, MBBS, FANZCA; K. Llewelyn, MBBS; P. Cole, BEng, BSc; V. Shek, BIT BPsych; S. Krupenia, MCogSci

Simulating high workload situations to evaluate patient monitors
M.O. Watson, PhD; Penelope Sanderson, PhD, FASSA; W. J. Russell, MBBS, DIC, FANZCA, FRCA; K. Llewelyn, MBBS; D. Liu, BEng; P. Lacherez, BA

Blood gas measurements using the Bayer Rapid Point 405: Are we basing our decisions on accurate data?
Frederic Sarrazin, MD; Michael J. Tessler, MD; Kenneth Kardash, MD; Elizabeth McNamara, MD, PhD; Christina Holcroft, PhD

Use of multimedia message service technology in the operation theatre.
Anurag Tewari, MD

Negative pressure applied to the hand leads to an early decrease in brachial artery blood flow
Judi Thai, Vivek Kulkarni, Edward Ronningen, Clifford Schmiesing, John Brock-Utne

Comparison Over Time of the Efficiency of an Anesthesia Record Keeper (ARK) as Evaluated by Anesthesia Practitioners in an
Academic Medical Center

Charles D. Poppell, MS; Jeffrey A. Green, MD; Alex D. Colquhoun, MB ChB, FRCA; Carlos U. Arancibia, MD

Virtual 3D Multidisciplinary Anatomic Review of Complex Upper Airway for Pre-Procedural Planning and Clinical Education
Wendy K. Bernstein, MD; Jason Moche, MD; Tanya Meyer, MD; Ivan M. George; Michael J. Mastrangelo, MD; Adrian Park, MD

A Point of Care Method for the Improvement of Medication Cycle Management in Operating Rooms
Ludwik Fedorko, MD, PhD; J. A. Fisher, MD; B. Miller, P.Eng; B. Kowalchuk, B.Sc; E. Fung, RPh, BSc, MSc, Phm

Central venous pulse pressure analysis using R-synchronized pressure measurement system
Yoshihisa Fujita, MD; Itsuro Sano; Takeshi Yasukawa, MD; Gunther Pestel, MD

Neuromuscular Junction Monitoring for the Organon Protocol 19.4.308 Suggamedex Trial
Rasheed Amao, MBBS

Failure to Display a Significant Change in ETCO2 on Printed Automated Anesthesia Record: Case Report and Medicolegal
Implications

Jeffrey A. Green, MD; Carlos U. Arancibia, MD; Alex D. Colquhoun, MB, ChB, FRCA

Parallel and Vector Processing Optimization of Approximate Entropy Algorithms
Jeff E. Mandel, MD, MS; Max B. Kelz, MD, PhD

Accuracy of a novel bioacoustic sensor in adult postoperative patients
Mark R. Macknet, MD; P. Kimbal-Jones, MD; R. Applegate, II, MD; R. Martin, MD; M. Allard, MB, ChB, FRCA

Accuracy of a novel bioacoustic sensor in pediatric postoperative patients
Mark R. Macknet, MD; P. Kimball-Jones, MD; R. Applegate, II, MD; R. Martin, MD; M. Allard, MB, ChB, FRCA

Continuous Non-Invasive Measurement of Hemoglobin via Pulse CO-oximetry During Liver Transplantation, a Case Report
Mark R. Macknet, MD; P. Kimball-Jones, MD; R. Applegate, II, MD; R. Martin, MD; M. Allard, MB, ChB, FRCA

Continuous Non-Invasive Measurement of Hemoglobin via Pulse CO-oximetry
Mark R. Macknet, MD; S. Norton, MD; P. Kimball-Jones, MD; R. Applegate, II, MD; R. Martin, MD; M. Allard, MB, ChB, FRCA

Changes in the Pulse Oximeter Waveform Predict Pre-syncope during Lower Body Negative Pressure
Suzanne Wendelken, MS; Geroge T. Blike; Susan P. McGrath

Gas Man Version 4 - A work in progress
James H. Philip, MD, MEng; Hal M. Franklin, BS

Gas Man Core Competency Abstract
James H. Philip, MD, MEng; Beverly K. Philip, MD

Y2K7: Time and Calendar Deja Vu, This Time in 2007
S. Mark Poler, MD; Dale W. Palmer; Robert J. Murcek

A Comprehensive Computing Solution on a Zero Budget.
J. M. Watkins-Pitchford, MBBS, FRCA; D. Jablonka, MD; N. Vadivelu, MD; K. H. Shelly, MD, PhD; R. Sinatra, MD, PhD

Lack of Check Valves on Secondary IV Sets may Lead to Inadequate Anesthesia during Induction
James H. Philip, MD, MEng

Device to Measure Tissue Hydraulic Impedance
Thomas Edrich, PhD, MD; James H. Philip, MD, MEng

Installation and Operational Implications of Primex GPS Synchronized Clocks
S. Mark Poler, Dale W. Palmer, Richard L. Tevis, Alan R. Neuner, Robert J. Murcek


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From the 2006 STA Annual Meeting (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)

Arterial Blood Gas Visualization for Critical Care Clinicians
Agutter J, Albert R, Syroid N, Doig A, Johnson K, Westenskow D

Central Venus Pressure Wave During Supraventricular Tachycardia
Ahn W, Bang M

Variation in Blood Pressure as a Guide to Volume Loading in Children Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Ansermino M, Tran H, Froese N, Dumont G, Lim J

New Pulse Oximeter Measures Carboxyhemoglobin Levels in Human Volunteers
Barker S, Morgan S, Bauder W

New Pulse Oximeter Measures Methemoglobin Levels in Human Volunteers
Barker S, Curry J, Morgan S, Bauder W

Volatile Anesthetic Reclamation: It’s About Time (and Temperature!)
Berry, J

ATHENA: A Smart Monitoring System for OR and ICU Use
Brindis C, Ashley K, Williams J

Investigation into the Use of Stereoscopic Photography to Aid Teaching of Regional Anesthesia
Cooper J, Blanding-Wright R

A Proposed Taxonomy for Infusion Pump and PCA Pump Safety Hazards
Doyle J

Reliablility of Hypotension Detection with Noninvasive Radial Artery Beat-to-Beat versus Upper Arm Cuff BP Monitoring
Dueck R, Jameson L

New Approach to Anesthesia Delivery System Checkout Procedures
Feldman J

Correlation Between Simulated and Actual Intrathoracic Pressure Changes During Resistance Breathing
Fuehrlein B, Melker R

Using Novel Photoplethysmography Measures to Determine Intrathoracic Pressures
Fuehrlein B, Melker R

Compuflow® Improves Identification of the Epidural Space by Inexperienced Operators in a Simulator Model
Ghelber O, Szmuk P, Gebhard R, Rabb MF, Hagberg C

New Method to Estimate Depth of Anesthesia by EEG Fluctuation Analysis
Gifani P, Rabiee HR, Hashemi MR, Taslimi P, Momen zade S, Shakouri H, Ghanbari M

Evaluation of the Installation of an Anesthesia Record Keeper (ARK) on Anesthesia Practitioners in an Academic Medical Center
Green J, Colquhoun A, Arancibia C, Colquhoun D, Reynolds P

Evaluation of the Efficiency and Ease of Use of an Anesthesia Record Keeper (ARK) by Anesthesia Practitioners in an Academic Medical Center
Green J, Colquhoun A, Arancibia C, Colquhoun D, Reynolds P

Anesthetic Concentrations in Enclosed Chambers Using an Innovative Delivery Device
Hodgson D

Brain Oxyhemoglobin and Deoxyhemoglobin during Anesthetic Induction
Hoffman W, Gatto R, Baughman v, Paisansathan C, Charbel F

Inability to Monitor Somatosensory Evoked Potentials During Spinal Fusion in Patients with Familial Dysautonomia
Huncke T, Lee M, Axelrod F, Xu M, Feldman D

The Measurement of Absolute Length of Glottic Opening (ALGO) in Comparison with POGO
Iwase Y, Matsushima H, Kikuchi H

Xport and WiPort™--A New Horizon for Multiple Data Acquisition Technology
Iwase Y, Kikuchi H

Validation of a Remifentanil-Propofol Response Surface Model for Laryngoscopy in Patients Undergoing Surgery
Johnson K, Syroid N, Manyam S, Egan T, Westenskow D

Validation of a Remifentanil Propofol Response Surface Model For Sedation in Patients Undergoing Surgery
Johnson K, Syroid N, Manyam S, Egan T, Westenskow D

Anesthesia Information System Demonstrates Poor Guideline Adherence in Prescribing PONV Prophylaxis
Kal J, Kooij F, Klok T

Using Feature Extraction to Classify Airway Status from PPG Recordings of Anesthetized Patients
Knorr B, McGrath SP, Blike GT, Wendelken SM

Measurement of Autonomic Responses to Tactile and Auditory Stimulation
Lim J, Schmitt PM, Dumont G, Ansermino M

Using PPG Morphology to Detect Blood Sequestration
Linder S, Wendelken S, McGrath S

Evaluation of the LMA CTrach™ - A New System for Visualizing Endotracheal Intubation Through a Laryngeal Mask Airway
Liu E, Goy R, Chen F

Response Surface Models of Sevoflurane-Remifentanil Synergy
Manyam SC, Gupta DK, Syroid N, Johnson KB, Egan TD

A Calibration Standard of Interspinous Grittiness for Haptic Epidural Simulators
Murray WB, Rosenwasser E, Humphreville V

Design of Supraglottic Airway Devices (SAD): A Checklist for Evaluation of Capabilities
Murray WB, Rosenwasser E, Humphreville V

The Beginning of the Story: Proposal for a Unique and Universally Applicable Wireless Interface System for Patient Monitoring During Transport
Rafferty TD, Passik CS, Fusco DS

Proposal Execution 1.1: Evaluation of Physician Preferences for Monitoring During Patient Transport – Wireless Versus “Non-wireless”
Rafferty TD, Passik CS, Fusco DS

Proposal Execution 1.2: Modification of the Transmitter Module of a Prototype 2.4 GHz Wireless Monitoring System
Rafferty TD, Passik CS, Fusco DS

Proposal Execution 1.3: Modification of the Receiver Module Display Screen of a Prototype Monitoring System
Rafferty TD, Passik CS, Fusco DS

The “Analgoscore”: Development of a New Pain Score and Feedback Control of Intraoperative Pain
Salhab E, Deschamps S, Mathiew PA, Hemmerling TM

The Effects of Position with Respect to the Heart on Pulse Oximetry Measurements
Shang AB, Weininger S, Kosikowski R, Tachelder P, Goldman J

Signal Measurement Linearity as a Function of LEDEmitter Intensity in Pulse Oximetry
Shang AB, Weininger S, Kosikowski R, Tachelder P, Goldman J

The Virtual Medical Conference: A Proposal for the Use of Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) Technology to Conduct and Experience Large Scale Scientific Meetings from Home
Shelley K, Grant L

Skin Conductance as Measurement of Pain and Awakening
Storm H

Personal Digital Assitant (PDA) for Date Entry in an Automated Anesthesia Record System
Uchida O, Kuro M, Ogino Y

Development of a Standard to Validate Closed Loop Control in Medical Devices
Wallroth C, Goldman J, Manigel J, Westenskow D, Zbinden A

TEE Review Questions for the Personal Digital Assistant
Waterman C, Cork R

Right Ventricular Remodeling with Acute Hypovolemia: Caudad-to-Cephalad Maximal Minor Axis Displacement
Zhu Q, Rafferty T, Hines R, Elefteriades J

Proposal for the New FDA Checkout Related to the Drager Apollo Anesthesia Machine (Poster Only)
Forde, Ryan

The Video-Poster™: A New Hybrid Presentation Tool (Poster Only)
Goldman J, Goldman A

Eliciting Clinical Requirements for the Medical Device Plug-and-Play (MD PnP) Interoperatility Program
Goldman J, Whitehead S, Weininger S

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From 2006 Computers in Anesthesia XXVI (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)

Web Integration of Medical Information as Basis for Development of Modern Anesthesiology
Flerov E, Sablin I, Broytmann O, Batchayev S, Bankov A

Identification of the Epidural Space Utilizing Continuous Pressure Measurement with the Compuflow
® Device
Ghelber O, Gebhard R, Szmuk P, Hagberg C

1 Year Experience with First Anesthesia Wireless Local Area Network
Rehman M, Schwartz R

Timeliness of Documentation – Medical Legal Ramifications
Vigoda M, Lubarsky D

Failure to Recognize Loss of Incoming Data while Using an Automated Anesthesia Record Keeping System Increased Medical Liability Exposure
Vigoda M, Lubarsky D

Treo 650 PDA: Applications You Can’t Live Without
Waterman C, Cork R

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From the 2005 International Meeting on Medical Simulation (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)

Physiologic Response to the Critically Ill Simulated Patient
Vozenilek J, Kharasch M, Aitchison, Bednar S

A Touch of Added Realism: Preparation of Your Patient Simulator for CVP Monitoring
Alinier G, Harwood C

Development of an Organizational Model for Critical Care Interprofessional Simulation Training
Alinier G, Montague S

Acute Medicine Unit Senior Nurse Development Day: Combining Dynamic Advanced Patient Simulation Scenarios and Static Clinical Knowledge and Skill-Based Exercises to Meet Training Needs for Senior Staff
Avery J, Baxendale B

Evaluating the Use of Advanced Patient Simulation in Training for Final Year UK Medical Students in the Recognition of the Acutely Ill Patient, Immediate Management Strategies and Resuscitation Skills
Baxendale B, Gornall C, Buttery A

Challenges to Fidelity in Prehospital Care Patient Safety Research & Training
Becker L, Marques P

Feasibility of Sharing Simulation-Based Evaluation Scenarios in Anesthesiology

Berkenstadt H, Kantor G, Yusim Y, Gafni N, et al

Instructor Qualification Guidelines for Crisis Resource Management
Blum R, Cooper J, Feinstein D, Raemer D, et al

Use of a Simulation-Based Training Program at NF/SG VA Health System to Train Residents and Nurse Practitioners in Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Endoscopy
Chisholm K, Stevens A, Brown D, Lind D

Simulation in the Education of Anesthesiologists in Canada
Brown R, Finucane B

Value of Medical Simulation for Residents with Tactual/Kinesthetic Learning Styles (and specialties?)

Cimino L, Moller D, Oleszak S, Glass P, et al

Using Simulation Based Learning Systems to Train a Large Urban EMS Service in Difficult Airway Management
Dongilli T, Schaefer J, Roth R, Cox R, et al

The BIG Shock - AED Trials for Non-Experienced Responders
DeVita M, Dongilli T, Mininni N, Stein K

Integration of Human Patient Simulation into a Pediatgric Advanced Life Support Course for Community Practitioners
Eppich W, Spiro D

A Behavioural Marker System to Rate Surgeons' Non-technical Skills

Flin R, Yule S, Paterson-Brown S, Maran N

A Novel (?) Five Day Human Patient Simulation Curriculum for Anesthesiology Residents
Gillespie S, Olympio M

An Introduction to Clinical Medicine for Biomedical Engineering Students Through Simulation
Gillespie S, Santago P

Using Patient Simulators to Reinforce Emergency Response Training for Non-Clinical Personnel
Goodrow M

The Institute for Medical Simulation: A New Resource for Medical Educators Worldwide
Gordon J, Cooper J, Simon R, Raemer D

Simulating an Airway Firew with METI HPS-101 Mannequin
Gould R, Sproviero M, Rice H, Wade L

Comparison of Student Perceptions of Web-based Virtual Reality and HPS Simulation Training in Trauma Management
Harter P, Youngblood P, Moffett S, Srivastava S, et al

A Wireless Syringe Detection Device. More Fidelity and Realistic Drug Application in METI's Simulators
Heinrichs W, Semmel-Griebeler T

Simulation of Pediatric Trauma Stabilization in NC Emergency Departments: Identification of Targets for Performance Improvement
Hunt E, Hohenhaus S, Luo X, Frush K

Introduction to Part Task and Variable Priority Training in First Year Anesthesia Resident Education: A Combined Didactic and Simulation Based Approach to Improve Management of Adverse Respiratory Events
Johnson K, Drews F, Strayer D, Tyler D, et al

Exploration of Partial Task and Variable Priority Training for Anesthesia Residents to Improve Management of Adverse Respiratory Events: Preliminary Results
Johnson K, Drews F, Strayer D, Tyler D, et al

Experience with Anesthesia Case Management of Simulated Patients by HPS Promotes the Knowledge Acquisition about Anesthesia by Medical Students
Kaminoh Y, Tsujimoto S, Tatara T, Tashiro C

Teaching Clinical Skills for Undergraduate Medical Students Through Inquiry with the Use of High Fidelity Human Patient Simulator
Kozmenko V, Yang T, Chauvin R, DiCarlo R, et al

Comparison of Simulation-Based Written and Skills Examinations in Predicting Field Performance by Paramedics
LeBlanc V, Darling S, Yelle R, King K

The Use of Simulation to Train Medical Residents to be Code Team Leaders.
Harrison T, Lighthall G

The Use of Simulation Information Management System (SIMS) for Data Mining of Simulation Sessions

Lutz J, Mitchell, Schaefer J

Integration of Human Patient Simulation into a Comprhensive Standardized Patience OSCE
Mahoney J, Clifton M, Rogers P, Middleton D

An Observation Method to Assess Coordination Processes in Anesthesia
Manser T, Howard S, Gaba D

Team Training for Medical Students - An Early Exposure to Crisis Resource Management
Marks R, Shekhter I, Gallagher C, Lewis M

Leadership Behavior, but Not Attitude, Changes in Response to Short Term Team Training.
Meurling L, Hedman L, Fellander-Tsai L, Wallin C

What Components of an End-of-Life Communication Simulation Program are Most Helpful to Trainees?
Meyer E, Backus M, Stanley L, Pascucci R, et al

Lessons Learned from an End-of-Life Communication Simulation Model
Meyer E, Backus M, Stanley L, Pascucci R, et al

Personality and Attitudinal Influences on Team-Based Behavior in Medical Work Groups
Musson D

Difficult Airway Management (DAM) in Japan
Nakagawa M, Nomura T, Igarashi H, Kurata J et al

Is ACLS Knowledge Valuable for Anaphylactic Shock Treeatment? A simulation Study in Medical Students

Nomura T, Nikai T, Kushizaki, Koshizaki M, et al

Development of a Scoring System to Evaluate the Management of Septic Shock
Ottestad E, Soran D, Kolz M, Lighthall G

A Cricoid Pressure Trainer Designed to Improve Airway Management
Owen H, Reynolds K

Computerized Patient Simulation in the Preclinical Curriculum: Student Perceptions After Three Years

Pardo M

Pilot Study: Evaluation of Whole-Body Simulation Used to Teach Cultural Competency to Medical Students
Pawlowski J, Gardner R, Venkatan S, Rivera M, et al

Pilot Study: Evaluation of Learning/teaching Effectiveness Using Multiple Exposures to Simulated Cardiovascular Clinical Scenarios
Pawlowski J, Feinstein D, Stathopoulos W, Venkatan S, et al

Gas Man Demonstrates Apnea Greatly Prolongs Time Available for Intubation During VIMA with Sevoflurane
Philip J

Simulation as an Integral Component of an Emergency Medicine Residency at Harvard
Pozner C, Spilseth E, Barker T, Takayesu J, et al

Simulation-Based Crisis Training for Pain Management Specialists
Brenner G, Joshi R, Raemer D

The Psycho/Social Correlates of Using Simulated Clinical Practicum with Students Enrolled in a Baccaulaureate Nursing Program
Ferrari A

Human Patient Simulation via Internet Based Video Teleconferencing
Amao R, Saied N

Activities, Perceptions and Perceived Barriers Vary with the Level of Training
Savoldelli G, Naik V, Morgan P

Functional Validity of Airway Techniques in Whole Task Human Simulation using Laerdal SimMan

Quinlan J, Schaefer J

The Impact of Utilizing High-Fidelity Computer Simulation on Critical Thinking Abilities & Learning Outcomes in Undergraduate Nursing Students
Schumacher L

Statewide Simulation Deployment in Oregon - It can Be Done
Seropian M, Driggers B, Gavilanes J, Brady G

Simulation Training in Emergency Preparedness (STEP): A Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMF) Training for Hospital Personnel
Shapiro M, Suner S, Kobayashi L, Williams K, et al

Challenging Superiors in the Healthcare Environment: The Two-Challenge Rule
Simon R, Pian-Smith M, Raemer D

Trauma and Awareness
Singh S, Henry J, Murray W, Sinz E, et al

Using Simulation Technology to Produce an Educational Video: Excellence in End-of-Life Care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Stanley L, Pascucci R, Meyer E, Farragher L, et al

High Fidelity Medical Simulation as an Assessment Tool for Pediatric Resident Airway Management Skills
Sudikoff S, Overly F, Shapiro M

Problem-based Learning Using a Human Patient Simulator and its Relation to One Model of Physician Learning
Szarek J, Winston W

Management Interface 0 Simulation: A Web-Based Calendar and Resource Reporting System for Simulation Centers
Taekman J, Hobbs G, Wright M, Andregg B

Inter-rater Reliability Using an Automated Response System for Scoring Simulation Sessions
Vozenilek J

Simulating One-Lung Ventilation: Making a Double Lumen Tube Work with the METI HPS 010 Adult Mannequin
Wade L, DeWolf A, Gould R

Assessment of Team Training Using Engagement Modes and Self Efficacy
Wallin C, Fellander-Tsai L, Hedman L

Human Patient Simulation of Normal & Abnormal Vaginal Birth Pilot Program for 3rd Year Harvard Medical Students
Walzer T, Gardner R, Gordon J,

Integration of High-Fidelity Patient Simulation into Traditional Pediatric Critical Care Curriculum: Work in Progress
Weinstock P, Stanley L, Kleinman M, Burns J

Quantifying the Pediatric Simulation Literature: A Review of Outcomes-Bsed Research
Zonfrillo M, Eppich W

The Evaluation of Patient Simulator Performance as an Adjunct to the Oral Examination for Senior Anesthesia Residents
Savoldelli G, Naik V, Joo HS, Houston PL, Graham M, Yee B, Hamstra S

Utilizing Simulation to Compare the Standard Pediatric Code Cart with a Pediatric Code Cart Based on the Broselow Tape
Agarwal S, Swanson S, Yaeger K, Murphy A, Anderson J, Sharek P, Halamek L

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From the STA 2005 Annual Meeting (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)
An Adaptive Change Point Detection Algorithm for Physiological Monitoring
Dumont G, Yang P, Ries C, Ansermino

Investigating Respiratory Variation in the Plethysmograph to Identify Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Chang J, McGrath S, Blike G, Wendelken

Pulse Oximetry Data Acquisiton Viewer (PODAV) - New Plethysmograph Processing Software
Fuehrein B, Eulinao N, Meka V, Melker R

Perfusion Index Reflects Physiologic Changes in Blood Flow Resulting from Cold Exposure
Graybeal J, Petterson M, Novak J

Using the Computer to Order Laboratory Tests for a Research Protocol in the Preoperative Clinic
Greenberg J, Moitra V, Sweitzer J

Inhalation Anesthesia Induction in Caged, Wild Animals Using a Novel Anesthetic Delivery Device
Hodgson D

BIS Variability as a Measure of Depth of Analgesia
Bloom M, Jurmann A, Bekker A, Cuff G

Arterial Pulse Wave Reflection Assessed Using Suprasystolic Brachial Artery Recordings
Sharrock N, Ruygrok P, Lowe A, Orsborn G, Roldan D

IV Injection of Low-Dose Methylene Blue Induces a Transient but Significant Decrease of Arterial PO2
Lutter N

The Use of Real Time Automated Remindeer System for Patient Recruitment in the Preoperative Clinic
Moitra V, Greenberg J, Sweitzer B

50ml Syringe Pumps - Are they Suitable for "High Risk" Infusions?
Murphy R

Target Guided Infusion (TGI): Using Technology to Improve Understanding of Pharmacokinectic and Pharmacodynamic Principles
Murray W, Boedeker B, Marine R, Okwuone

Using Technology to Enhance the Safety of Technology: Another Look at GasMan
Pott L, Murray W

Evaluation of a Vibro-Tactile Display Prototype for Physiological Monitoring

Ng J, Man J, Fels S, Dumont G, Ansermino M

Use of a Computer Model of Volatile Anesthetic to Estimate Emergence Time, With and Without CO2 Rebreathing
Orr J, Gopalakrishnan N, Sakata D, Westenskow D

Evaluation of a Device to Speed Emergence from Volatile Anesthetic Using a Computer Model
Orr J, Gopalakrishnan N, Sakata D, Westenskow D, Syroid N

Proposal for a Unique and Universally Applicable Wireless Interface System for Patient Monitoring During Transport
Passik C, Rafferty T, Fusco D

Electrocardiogram is an Inaccurate Indicator of Cardiac Function
Ranganathan P, Bhaskar B, Gunsburg M

Evaluation of the Tongue and Hard Palate as Altermative Sites for the Reflectance Pulse Oximetry Monitoring in Difficult to Monitor Surgical Patients
Redford D, Lichtenthal P, Barker S

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) for Anesthesia Record Keeping. Can You Depend on Them for your Data?
Rehman M, Schwartz R

Time Domain Analysis of the Photoelectric Plethysmograph Waveform
Shelley A, Stout R, Silverman D, Shelley K

The Acoustic Sensor for Monitoring Ventilation of Separate Lungs
Tejman-Yarden S, Zlotnik A, Weizman L, Gurman GM, Cohen A

Use of PDAs in the Storage and Retrieval of Anesthesia Pre-Operative Assessments
Tewari S, Blanck T, Kim J

Development of a New Neuromuscular Monitoring System Using Phonomyography
Trager G, Deschamps S, Mathieu P, Hemmerling T

The Staircase Phenomenon Revisited: Influence of Muscle Site and Monitoring Method

Deschamps S, Trager G, Mathieu P, Hemmerling T

Evaluating the Performance of Closed Loop Controllers in Anesthesia
Wallroth C, Goldman J, Leibundgut D, Schumacher P et al

Monitoring Respiration Rate in PACU Patients Using the Plethysmogram from a Pulse Oximeter
Wendelken S, Linder S, Blike G, McGrath S

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From the 2004 International Meeting on Medical Simulation (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)
An Investigation on the Use of Simulation Training and its Effect on Nursing Students' Competence
G Alinier, B Hunt, R Gordon

A Simple Method for Production of Drug Concentrations Curves Using the METI Human Patient Simulator
BC Andregg, GW Hobbs, B Howes, J Keifer, JM Taekman

Producing Graphical Representations of Physiology in the METI Human Patient Simulator
BC Andregg, GW Hobbs, B Howes, J Keifer, JM Taekman

Hands-On Surgical Simulation for Training Medical First Responders
J. Bala, J. Peter Kincaid, Z. Wang

What Does a Scotsman Do With Used ET Tubes?
I Ballard, R J Glavin

The Process of Incorporating Simulation-Based Competency Assessment Into the Israeli National Board Examination in Anesthesiology
Haim Berkenstadt, A Ziv, R Dach, N Gafni,

A New Frontier: Occupational Therapy Evaluation in the Simulation Laboratory
M. Bermann, T.E. Strax, W. Pelenski, J. Hammond

Evaluating Anaesthesia Crisis Resource Management Training: Processes and Outcomes
Emma-Jane Berridge, Della Freeth, Chris Chin, Chris Sadler

Value of "Learning-Styles" and Their Application to Medical Simulation in Resident Education
Linda M. Cimino, Daryn Moller, Slawomir P. Oleszak, Peter S.A. Glass, Stephen A. Vitkun

Perceptions of Medical Simulation by First and Second Year Medical Students
Linda M. Cimino, Peter S. A. Glass, Peter Williams, Gregory Garra, Frederick Schiavone, Derinda Pell, Stephen A. Vitkun

Oral Board Versus High Fidelity Simulation for Competency Assessment: Senior Emergency Medicine Resident Management of an Acute Coronary Syndrome
Brian Clyne, Deborah Gutman, Elizabeth Sutton, Leo Kobayashi, Stuart Spitalnic, Gregory Jay, Marc Shapiro

Team Training for Healthcare Administrators Using Full Environment Simulation
Jeffrey Cooper, Jay W Vogt, Robert Simon, Daniel B Raemer

Using Full-Scale Patient Simulation to Assess Level of Anesthesia Training
Ryan Crowley, Philip Levin, Randolph H. Steadman

A Quantitative Comparison of Experts and Novices Performing Laryngoscopy Using An Instrumented Laryngoscope
Nathan Delson, Randy Hastings, Nada Koussa, Andrew Lin, Babak Abedi, Matthew Weinger

Improving Medical Crisis Team Performance Using a Computerized Human Patient Simulator
Michael A. DeVita, John Schaefer, Thomas Dongilli, Henry Wang, John Lutz

The Use of Simulation Training in a Large Multihospital Health System to Increase Patient Safety
Tom Dongilli, Michael DeVita, John Schaefer, Wendy Grbach, Melinda Fiedor

A Unique and Original Use for a Full Body Human Simulator
Sheena Ferguson, Robert Robergs, Joseph Morelos

Rating Observations of Surgeons' Non-Technical Skills
R. Flin, S. Yule, S. Paterson-Brown, N. Maran

Crisis Resource Management Training with Teams from a Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Alexander Garden, Johnny Millar, Liana Stanley, Lisa Bergersen, Dorothy Beke, David Halwick, Alan Nugent, Robert Simon, Ravi Thiagarajan

Rigorous Curriculum Development: Systematic Design Applied to a Labor and Delivery CRM Program
Roxane Gardner, Toni Beth Walzer, Daniel B Raemer, Jeffrey Cooper

The Virtual Epidural
Raymond Glassenberg

Does the Use of Patient Simulators Improve Student Understanding of Basic Science Concepts? - A Preliminary Study
Mike Goodrow

Assessment of a Clinical Performance Evaluation Tool for Use in a Simulator-Based Testing Environment: A Pilot Study
James A. Gordon, David N. Tancredi, William D. Binder, William M. Wilkerson, David W. Shaffer, Jeffrey B. Cooper

HPS as a Venue to Teach Novice Anesthesiology Residents Intraoperative Hemorrhagic Shock Management

R. W. Gould, L. Wade, V. J. Siddall

The Use of Cognitive Aids in Simulated Anesthetic Crises
T. Kyle Harrison, Tanja Manser, Steve K. Howard, David M. Gaba

Time Management and the Role of a Simulation Coordinator
Hobbs GW, Andregg BC, Adrian RJ, Taekman JM, Olufolabi AJ

Comparison of the Pharmacokinetic Models of a Human Patient Simulator and an Independent Software Model: Implications for Scenario Scripting
Brendan L. Howes, Gene W. Hobbs, Bryan C. Andregg, Jeffrey M. Taekman, Eugene B. Freid, John C. Keifer

Simulation of Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Arrests: A Report of 34 Mock Codes Performed Over a 40 Month Period Focused on Assessing Delays in Important Resuscitation Maneuvers and Types of Errors
Elizabeth A. Hunt

Taking Trauma Scenario Based Learning and Simulation to the Rural Trauma Regions of Victoria, Australia - An Innovative Educational Platform
Sharyn Ireland, Tim Gray, Nathan Farrow

Effects of Sevoflurane on the Parameters Measured By NICO
Yoshiroh Kaminoh, Saburo Tsujimoto, Chikara Tashiro

High Fidelity Medical Simulation Enhances Housestaff Satisfaction With ACLS Certification and Recertification Training
Leo Kobayashi

Successful Use of the Human Patient Simulator in Interactive Clinical Bed-Side Teaching of Junior and Senior LSU School of Medicine Students

Valeriy V. Kozmenko, Kraig S. DeLanzac, Richard P. DiCarlo, Sheila W. Chauvin, Tong Yang, Charles W. Hilton

Developing Consensus for Assessment in the Simulated Environment: A Proposed Method Using Airway Documentation
Lance G. Larsen, W. Bosseau Murray, Robert Marine

Does CRM Training Change a House Staffs' Perception of the Importance of Technical Versus Non-Technical Factors in the Management of Medical Emergencies?
Geoffrey K. Lighthall, T. Kyle Harrison, Juli Barr, David Gaba

Longitudinal Integration of Simulation Technology Throughout the Undergraduate Medical Curriculum

John F. Mahoney, Paul L. Rogers, Susan M. Dunmire, William R. McIvor, John J. Schaefer 3rd

Does Learning on a Simulator Enhance Long-Term Retention of Knowledge?
A. McIndoe, S. Grimes, A. Black

Teaching Junior Clinical Dental Students to Manage Unpredicted Medical Emergencies With the Help of a Human Patient Simulator
AK McIndoe, AJ Jones

Determining the Static Lung Compliance of the Laerdal® SimMan Simulator
William McIvor

Anatomy of a Learning Team: Principles and Guidelines to Enhance Debriefings Following Communication Simulations
Elaine C. Meyer, David Browning, Robert Pascucci, Margaret Comeau, Liana J. Stanley, Jeffrey P. Burns, Robert D. Truog

Difficult Conversations At End-Of-Life: The Program to Enhance Relational and Communication Skills
Elaine C. Meyer, David Browning, Robert Pascucci, Margaret Comeau, Jeffrey P. Burns, Gerald P. Koocher, Liana J. Stanley, Lori Winters, Robert D. Truog

Continuous Auditory Monitoring. How Well Can We Estimate Absolute and Changing Heart Rates? Can Thisbe Improved?

MK Molyneux, AK McIndoe, AT Lovell

Generalizability Analysis: Determining the Efficacy of a Simulation-Based Evaluation of Resident Performance
DJ Murray, JR Boulet, JF Kras, JA Woodhouse, Pulley D, Cox T

Management of Simulated Situations: Evaluating Resident and Student Nurse Anesthetist Acute Care Skills
DJ Murray, B Henrichs, JF Kras, JR Boulet

Promoting Trainee Experience: From the OR to the Simulator
AJ Olufolabi, GW Hobbs, BC Andregg, RJ Adrian, JM Taekman

A Randomized Trial of Training New Anesthesia Residents in an Anesthesia Simulator Environment: Effect on Stress and Self-Efficacy Levels
Manuel Pardo, Kathryn Rouine-Rapp, Mark Rosen, Adam Collins, Julin Tang, Douglas H. Wallace

Usability of the ANTS System
R Patey, G Fletcher, R Flin, R Glavin, N Maran, P McGeorge

Use of the Human Patient Simulator to Teach Integrated Mammalian Physiology to Medical Students
John Pawlowski, Asha Padmanabhan, James A. Gordon, Suresh Venkatan, David Feinstein, Elazer Edelman, Walter Gamble

The Use of a Simulator Lab in Promoting Interdisciplinary Communication
Lauren Plante

Simulation Training in Perinatal Safety
Paul Preston, Julie Nunes, Sharon McFerran, Bruce Merle, Gabriel Escobar,

Diagnostic Problem Solving During Simulated Crises in the OR
Jenny W. Rudolph, Daniel B. Raemer

A 'Regurgitating' Laryngeal Mask Airway for Scenario Training
RH Riley, DT Guy, P White

Focus on Patient Safety Issues: Management of the Difficult Airway in a County Hospital - a Quality Improvement Project.
Birgitte Ruhnau, Nini Vallebo, Andre Miran, Valerij Khridin

Mandatory Competency-Based Difficult Airway Management Training At the University of Pittsburgh Department of Anesthesiology---Preliminary Findings.
John J. Schaefer III

Blended Simulation - Expanded Competency Assessment Using Standardized Patients (SP) and Patient Simulators

Kathryn Schaivone, Debra Spunt,

Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Does Not Impede Airway Management in an Environment Simulating a Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Attack.
Marc J. Shapiro, Leo Kobayashi, Kenneth Williams, Francis Sullivan, Charles L. Seekell, Selim Suner

The Combination of a Human Patient Simulator and Traditional Lectures Results in a "Quick Think" Model for Anesthesiology Resident Education
V. J. Siddall, R. W. Gould, J. T. Sullivan

Resuscitate Or Do-Not-Resuscitate: Decision Making During a Crisis in a Simulated Environment
Robert Simon, Pankaj Sarin, Richard H. Blum, Daniel Raemer

Body Simulation Enhancements, Including Chemical-Reaction Simulation of Cyanide Therapy
N. Ty Smith, Kenton R. Starko

Usability Testing IV Infusion Pumps in a Simulated Intensive Care Unit
Eric Smith, Michael Wiklund, John Gosbee, Dan Raemer

Relationship Between Teamwork and Medical Management Ratings of Medical Students in a Simulator-Based Exercise
Linda Spillane, Lindsey Henson, Ilya Shekhter

Raising the Bar: Improving Clinical Competency Assessment through Clinical Simulation and Standardized Patients
Debra L. Spunt, Kathryn Schaivone

The Development of a Critical Care Simulator Program at a Pediatric Teaching Institution
Liana J. Stanley, Jeffrey P. Burns

What Do Trainees Want in an End-Of-Life Communication Simulation Program?

Liana J. Stanley, Lori Winters, David Browning, Robert Pascucci, Margaret Comeau, Jeffrey P. Burns, Robert D. Truog, Elaine C. Meyer

Development of a Mobile "Simulation Stretcher" for On-Site, Hands-On Simulation Training to Improve Patient Safety
Kitoji Takuhiro, Hisashi Matsumoto, Mark Wallace, Yuichiro Sakamoto, Yuji Kamikawa, Yoshiaki Hara, Kunihiro Mashiko, Yasuhiro Yamamoto

A Report of the First Anesthesia Simulator Scenario Competition
Osamu Uchida, Yoshiroh Kaminoh, Koji Morita, Kohji Shimazaki, Masakazu Kuro

Trauma Team Training: Simulation Based Training in Trauma Care With Emphasis on the Importance of Teamwork and Crisis Resource Management (CRM) Principles
N Vallebo, Anne Lippert, PB Larsen, S Bdker, L Hoffensetz, F Rasmussen

A Simulation Trial of Fiberoptic Assisted Coaxial Endotracheal Tube Exchange (FACETTE)
Kenneth L. Wade, Michael A. Olympio, Ian Saunders

Drug Dosage Errors Discovered During Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Scenarios Utilizing a Human Patient Simulator
Leonard D. Wade, Robert Gould, Viva J. Siddall, Diane Wayne

Obstetrical Emergency - An Apparatus to Simulate Shoulder Dystocia
Toni Beth Walzer, Roxane Gardner, Daniel B Raemer

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Training Using the Human Patient Simulator
R Warriner, J Welshman, JE Wynands, J Robblee, T Mussivand

Using Simulation to Battle SARS: Development of Protocols to Protect Health Care Workers During High-Risk Procedures in SARS Patients During the Toronto Outbreak
Randy S. Wax, Vagia T. Campbell, Laurie Mazurik

HELP: A One-Day Interprofessional Course
Amanda Wilford

Simulation Curriculum for Fourth Year Medical Students
David H. Wilks, Robert Rudowski

Assessment of Low-Fidelity Mannikins for Developing Nursing Skill Acquisition
Michael Wilson

Development of Educationally Prepared Facilitators for High Fidelity Patient Simulation Programs

Michael Wilson

Conjoint Use of a Written Self Study Module and Human Simulation to Evaluate Nurse Competence
Eva Woodall

Simulation of Hemodynamic Parameters Following Aortic Unclamping With and Without Phenylephrine Support
Phil Wynn, Franklin Scamman

Surgical Team Training in Airway Emergency Management Using Medical Simulation
MS Zirkle, RH Blum, DB Raemer, DW Roberson, GB Healy

National Comprehensive Interdisciplinary, Multimodality, Medical Simulation Center: The Israeli Model and Experience
Amitai Ziv, Haim Berkenstat

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From the STA 2004 Annual Meeting (Adobe Acrobat .pdf format)
Possible Application of the Cardiogenic Oscillations to Evaluate a Cardiopulmonary Status or Ventilation Adequacy in Pediatric Patients
Wonsik Ahn

Validating the Utility of a Cardiovascular Visualization in Simulated Surgeries
Robert Albert, Jim Agutter, Noah Syroid, Robert Loeb, Dwayne Westenskow

A Center in Tokyo From Which Medical Simulators Can Be Rented
Yoshikiyo Amaki, Junko Ikeuchi, Kyoko Ohisi, Daisuke Inoue

Increased Tidal Volume Variability as a Marker of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression in Children
J Mark Ansermino, Sean J Barbour, Christine A Vandebeek

Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy/Bronchoscopy - Using a Simulator for Credentialing and Future Benchmarking
Sharon Ashley, Thomas Carter, Nady Rizkallah, Roya Yumul, Jonathan S. Jahr, Stephen N. Steen

A Laboratory Comparison of the Newest "Motion-Resistant" Pulse Oximeters During Motion and Hypoxemia
S. J. Barker, S. Morgan

Pilot Study of the Measurement of Context-Dependent Concept Relatedness to Assess Anesthesiology Expertise
Olena Connor, Nancy Cooke, Jason Slagle, Matthew B. Weinger

Development of a Convenient Usable Handheld Acute Pain Service Information System
Steven Dain, Brad Smith, Peter Robertson

Measurements From An Instrumented Laryngoscope
Nathan J. Delson, Nada Koussa, Randolph H. Hastings, Matthew B. Weinger

Forecasting Future Perioperative Workload for Each Specialty at a Hospital by Using Publicly Available Workload Data from Other Hospitals in the Region
Franklin Dexter, Liam O'Neill

Improving a Multi-Hospital Health System: The Use of Human Simulation Training to Increase Patient Safety
Tom Dongilli, Wendy Grbach, Melinda Fiedor

A Five Month Neurosurgical Experience Using the Polestar N-10 MRI

Peter L. Fine, Michael Schulder, Catherine Shoenberg, Nancy Berger, Elise Delphin

Operating Room Modifications for Neurosurgical Procedures Performed With Intraoperative MRI
Peter L. Fine, Michael Schulder, Catherine Shoenberg, Nancy Berger, Elise Delphin

Simulated Patients in Interdisciplinary Education
Susan Fox

Automatic Identification of the "Start of Anesthesia Care" Using Indoor Positioning System (IPS) Derived Spatial-Temporal Association
Julian M. Goldman, James E. Stahl, Warren S. Sandberg, Pamela L. Fairbrother, Patricia L. Atkins, Marie T. Egan, Richard A. Wiklund, David W. Rattner

8500 Poet® IQ - An Accurate Anesthesia Gas Monitor?
Peter R. Lichtenthal, Robert G. Loeb, Scott E. Morgan

Anesthesia Breathing Circuit Efficiency
Robert G. Loeb, Stephen Rowe, Scott Morgan

Viscosity Variations Strongly Influence Low-Flow Drug Administration
N. Lutter, E. Kozma, J. Schuettler, M. Richter

The Integration of Performance Logs with Digital Video for Review of Simulation Training Sessions
John W. Lutz, Thomas Dongilli, John J. Schaefer III

Intraoperative Use of Forehead Reflectance Oximetry in Pediatric Patients
A. Mahajan, E. Lee, A. Callom-Moldovan

Enhancing the Safety of Ventilator Use by Improved Understanding of the Interaction between Ventilators and Patient Pulmonary Physiology in a Simulated Environment
WB Murray, AJL Schneider, J Henry

How Secure Is Your Wireless Network?
S. Mark Poler MD, Robert J. Murcek

What Time Is It? The Case for Synchronizing Clinical Times
S. Mark Poler, Robert J. Murcek

EPA, FDA and OSHA Regulation of Transesophageal Echocardiography Probe Cleaning
Terence D. Rafferty, Stuart R. Wolk, Deirdre K. Rafferty, Irena Vaitkeviciute, Ala Haddadin, Raj Modak, Qing-Bing Zhu, Gerard McCloskey, Sherif Afifi, Susan Garwood, Paul G. Barash, MD

Evaluation of 2 Forehead Reflectance Oximeters in Intraoperative Surgical Patients
D. T. Redford, S. J. Barker, P. R. Lichtenthal

Enhancing the Performance of Anesthesia Services by Implementing a Perioperative Information System Utilizing Tablet PCs
Mohamed A. Rehman, Roy E. Schwartz

Propofol-Remifentanil Response Surface Interaction Models in the Operating Room: An Observational Study
Farrant Sakaguchi

The Impact of Venous Pulsation on the Forehead Pulse Oximeter Waveform as a Possible Source of Error in SpO2 Calculation
Kirk Shelley, Doris Tamai, Denis Jablonka, Michael Gesquiere, Robert Stout, David Silverman

Pediatric Simulator Enhancements Improve Modeling of Apneic Event Physiology
Julie Sorensen, George Blike, Jens Jensen

A Graphical Comparison of Response Surface Models for Laryngoscopy: Volunteers Versus Patients

Noah Syroid, Steve Kern, Talmage Egan, Darryl Zitting, Farrant Sakaguchi, James Agutter, Robert Albert, Dwayne Westenskow

A Web-Deployed Intravenous Drug Display
Noah Syroid, James Agutter, Rob Albert, Dwayne Westenskow, Piyush Pande, Sunil Goshi, Mike Alterman

Can An Easy, New P50 Analysis Method Predict a Failing Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)?
D Tamai, GM McCloskey, JM Watkins-Pitchford

Development of a Graphical Pulmonary Display
Blake Wachter, James Agutter, Noah Syroid, Frank Drews, Dwayne Westenskow

Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Closed Loop Controllers
Carl Wallroth, Robert Virag, Julian Goldman, Daniel Leibundgut, Peter Schumacher, Dwayne Westenskow

Using the Infrared (IR) Plethysmogram to Assess the Effects of Motion on the Performance of Pulse Oximeters
S Weininger S, AB Shang, RJ Kopotic, JM Goldman, GA Pennello

A Better Mousetrap? Evaluation of the User Interface, Complications, and Efficacy of the Shikani Optical Stylet for Orotracheal Intubation
Christopher F. Young, William H. Rosenblatt

A Novel Method for Measuring Total Coronary Blood Flow, and Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
QB Zhu, JM Watkins-Pitchford

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From the 2003 International Meeting on Medical Simulation
Effectiveness of the use of simulation in nurse education: Study design & initial results
G Alinier, R Gordon, B Hunt

Application of human simulation in the evaluation of critical care nursing competency
Lorena E. Beeman, Rebecca Skartwed

The use of simulation to facilitate experiential learning related to advanced ventilator strategies in critical care nurses
Lorena E. Beeman, Rebecca Skartwed

Effective use of human simulators in surgical education
Mordechai Bermann,

Sustaining development of crisis resource management training for academic faculty: A new approach to continuing education
RH Blum, JB Cooper, DM Feinstein, DB Raemer, RK Russell, N Sunder

The probe methodology for measurment of team information sharing in the simulated environment

RH Blum, DB Raemer, JS Carroll, RL Dufresne, JB Cooper

Using human patient simulation to instruct emergency medicine residents in cognitive forcing strategies
William F Bond, Lynn M Deitrick, Marianne Kostenbader, Charles C Worrilow

Effective simulator settings: More than magic of technology

P Dieckmann, T Manser, T Wehner, B Schaedle, M Rall

The patient handoff as a complex task: Improving performance through simulation
Meghan M. Dierks, Caprice Christian, Emilie Roth, Tom Sheridan

Validation of a just in time training using a high fidelity simulator
Frank Drews, Noah Syroid, James Agutter, Dan Snell, Santosh Balikrishnan, Srinath Lingutla, Dwayne Westenskow, David Strayer,

Assessing nursing airway competencies using a human patient simulator
M Eichorn, R Skartwed, Wanda Pritts

Advanced cardiac life support evaluation using a full body high fidelity human patient simulator
M Eichorn, R Skartwed, David Wilks

Evaluation of the ANTS system
G. Fletcher, R. Flin, P. McGeorge, R. Glavin, N. Maran, R. Patey

A useful application of a technical scoring system: identification and subsequent correction of inadequacies of an anaesthetic assistants training programme
Frances Forrest, Mark Bowers

A randomized controlled trial of simulation-based teaching versus traditional instruction in critical care and emergency medicine

James A. Gordon, David W. Shaffer, Jeffrey B. Cooper, Daniel B. Raemer, Erin Graydon-Baker, John Pawlowski, George Topulos, William Hurford, David Feinstein, David Tancredi, Martha Gray

Monitoring pitfalls prevented by simulation of a routine anesthesia induction
RW Gould, LD Wade, VJ Siddall

BIS-Sim: A new EEG simulator for demonstrating the effects of anesthesia on the brain
Scott D. Greenwald, Stephen A. Mesrobian, Scott D. Kelley

Interrater reliability of two different scoring systems with the anesthesia simulator

Bernadette Henrichs , Dave Murray, Joseph Kras, Julie Woodhouse

Expanding operator role to minimize faculty expense in the simulation laboratory

J Henry, WB Murray

The development of the epidural simulator training apparatus (ESTA)
Robert Jones, Colin Pinnock

Non-consultant career grades (NCCG) at the bristol medical simulator centre (BMSC)

Robert Jones, Andrew McIndoe

The validity of a simulation-based anesthesia acute care skills evaluation

Joseph Kras, David J. Murray, Julie Woodhouse, Bernadette Henrichs

High-fidelity simulation team training of junior hospital staff

Orla Lacey, Jennifer Hogan, Brendan Flanagan

Evaluation and correction for haemodynamic drug modelling in a paediatric simulator

A T Lovell, M A Tooley, G R Lauder

Is the performance of anesthesia by anesthesiologists in the simulator setting the same as in the OR?
T Manser, P Dieckmann, M Rall

Simulator teaching for final year medical students - subjective assessment of knowledge and skills
J Mukherjee, J Down, M Jones, S Seig, G Martin, M Maze

Use of a high fidelity whole body simulator to train physical therapy critical care competencies
R Murdoch, ZD Geller, R Skartwed

Assertiveness training during a crisis resource management (CRM) session
WB Murray, J Henry

A realistic manikin for airway training
JM Murray, JPH Fee, A McBride, T Edgar

Using simulation to practice debriefing medical error
Daniel B. Raemer, Neelakantan Sunder, Roxane Gardner, Toni Beth Walzer, Jeffrey Cooper

Development of a simulation-based labor amp; delivery team course
Daniel B. Raemer, Gloria Morris, Roxane Gardner, Toni Beth Walzer, Thomas Beatty, Jr, Karen B. Mueller, Jeanne Latourelle, Heidi Groff, Jeffrey Cooper

The first two years of CASMS, the worlds busiest medical simulation center
RH Riley, AM Grauze, C Chinnery, R Horley

Simulation based training for allied health professionals: Physiotherapy respiratory workshop
Brian Robinson, Julie Little, Sue McCullough, Robyn Lange, Camille Lamond, William Levack

Development of a comprehensive simulation experience: A faculty training project

Kathryn Schaivone,

Using different educational modalities to optimize efficiency in a interdisciplinary simulation center
R Skartwed, S Ferguson, M Eichorn, D Wilks

Development of a three-level curriculum for crisis resource management training in emergency medicine
Yasser Sowb, Kanthi Kiran, Martin Reznek, Rebecca Smith-Coggins, Phillip Harter, Sandy Stafford-Cecil, Steve Howard, David Gaba

Integration of PGY-1 anesthesia residents in simulation development
Jeffrey M. Taekman, John Eck, Gene Hobbs

SimDot: An interdisciplinary web portal for human simulation
Jeffrey M. Taekman, Bryan Andregg

Use of dynamic simulation for training Japanese emergency medical technicians to compensate for the lack of training opportunities
Kitoji Takuhiro, Hisashi Matsumoto, Toru Mochizuki, Yuji Kamikawa, Yuichiro Sakamoto, Yoshiaki Hara, Keiichi Ebihara, Kunihiro Mashiko, Yasuhiro Yamamoto

Using patient simulation to train CA-1 residents rule-based decision making
Susan Tebich, Robert Loeb

Simulation training for the medical emergency team of a metropolitan teaching hospital
WR Thompson, M Pinder, J See, C Chinnery, A Grauze

Selection of an emergency cricothyroidotomy kit for clinical use by dynamic evaluation on a (METI) human patient simulator
B. Vadodaria, S. Gandhi, A. McIndoe

A simple device for simulating left subclavian vein placement of a triple lumen catheter, with the METI HPS-010 adult mannequin
Leonard D. Wade, Viva J. Siddall, Robert W. Gould

Videotaping of anesthesia non-routine events
Matthew B Weinger, David C. Gonzales, Jason Slagle, Misha Syeed

Medical simulation: An integral educational component of professional development in specialty nursing (an Australian context)
Michael Wilson, Irwyn Shepherd, Tammy Smith, Deborah Sage

Management of a postpartum hemorrhage using the full body human patient simulator
Mary Wright, Rebecca Skartwed, Yolanda Jaramillo

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From the STA 2003 Annual Meeting
Psychophysical scaling of a visual cardiovascular metaphor
Robert Albert, Yinqi Zhang, Frank Drews, Noah Syroid, Jim Agutter, Dave Strayer, Dwayne Westenskow

What is relationship of the pulse oximeter waveform & laser doppler waveform to cardiac output?
Aymen A. Awad, Robert G. Stout, M. Ashraf, M. Ghobashy , David G. Silverman, Kirk H. Shelley

Development of a graphical object display designed to support mechanical ventilation control tasks
George Blike, Jens Jensen

Evaluation of a computer-based treatment protocol for use on the international space station
Frank Drews, Dwayne Westenskow, James Agutter, Dan Snell, Srinath Lingutla, Noah Syroid, David Strayer

Hemodynamic cardiovascular profile during surgical bleeding

R. Dueck, M. Mitchell , M. Albo

A wireless tablet computer pre-op
Robert Evans, J Maronge, W C Erwin, T C Cozad

Controlled access cabinets may not improve accuracy of drug charges
Robert Evans

Combining ICU physiologic data and Electronic Medical Record data facilitates knowledge discovery, outcomes research, and evidence based medicine - the VAPOOR analytic data stores
Richard H. Goldstein, Michael Bishop, Richard F. Davis, Mark M. Mitchell, Gerard M. Ozanne, William Schmeling, David H. Wong

Narkomed GS versus Fabius GS: New circuit design is less efficient
Amy L. Gottschalk, Arlynne M. Eisner, Robert G. Loeb

BIS-Sim: A new EEG simulator for demonstrating the effects of anesthesia on the brain

Scott D Greenwald, Stephen A. Mesrobian, Scott D. Kelley

Interrater reliability of two different scoring systems with the anesthesia simulator

Bernadette Henrichs, Dave Murray, Joseph Kras, Julie Woodhouse

Comparison of isoflurane and sevoflurane for piglet castration using liquid injection in a rebreathing inhaler device
David S. Hodgson

The correlation between the central venous pressure and the intraocular pressure during coronary artery bypass grafts and in intensive care units
Hamid Kamalipour, Mohammad Hossein, Gholam Reza Masoum

Bispectral index, spectral edge frequency, and median frequency during sleep of healthy volunteer
Yoshiroh Kaminoh, Yasuko Miyagawa, Kazuhide Fu, Hiroaki Yasuoka, Noriko Shimode, Ryu Okutani, Chikara Tashiro

The validity of a simulation-based anesthesia acute care skills evaluation
Joseph Kras, David J. Murray, Julie Woodhouse, Bernadette Henrichs

Rapid changes in heart rate and oxygen saturation decrease the clinical performance of motion-resistant pulse oximeters
N Lutter, E Kozma, Ch Rauschmayer, J Schuettler

Usefulness of the three-dimensional breathing sounds color visualization to evaluate the airway condition in clinical situation
Hiroshi Makino, Yoshimitsu Sanjo, Shigehito Sato, Yutaka Inomata, Takuei Kasuya

Epidural needle deviation is greater in "tougher" simulated tissues when higher insertion forces are required
B M Minarcik, W B Murray

Postoperative tachycardia and tachycardia duration associated with increased mortality in VAPOOR analytic data stores

Gerard M. Ozanne, Michael Bishop, Richard F. Davis, Richard H. Goldstein, Mark M. Mitchell, William Schmeling, David H. Wong

Use of adaptive conjoint analysis to determine the optimal configuration for a transesophageal echocardiography workshop
Terence Rafferty, Stephen Harris, Cephas Swamidoss , Deirdre Rafferty, Daniel Leszczynski, Anthony Mancini, Sev Keil, Susan Garwood, Paul Barash

Experiences with live and delayed web broadcasting

Franklin L. Scamman,

A head mounted display of anesthesia monitoring data improves time to recognition of critical events in simulated crisis scenarios
Darin K. Via, R R Kyle, R D Kaye, C H Shields, M J Dymond, L A Damiano, P D Mongan

A pulmonary metaphor for real-time patient monitoring
S Blake Wachter, Noah Syroid, James Agutter, Frank Drews, Dwayne Westenskow

Reporting use errors with medical devices
C. Wallroth, H DeSousa, H Gilly, M Graber, H Thiemann, J Goldman, D Westenskow

Assessing the impact of reading on anesthesia providers vigilance, clinical workload, and task distribution
Matthew B. Weinger, Jason Slagle, Eva Barker

Physiologic parameters associated with survival of cardiac arrest in patients in the VAPOOR analytic data stores
David H. Wong, Michael Bishop, Richard F. Davis, Richard H Goldstein, Mark M. Mitchell, Gerard M. Ozanne, William Schmeling

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From the Computers in Anesthesia 2002 Annual Meeting

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From the 2002 International Meeting on Medical Simulation
Simulator-Based Course: Conscious Sedation/Analgesia
YK Amin, S Mallory, M Maze

Simulation Environment for Evaluation of Critical Care Rotation
Mordechai Bermann, MD

An Evaluation on the Effectiveness of Three Different Teaching Strategies in the Teaching of Clinical Physiology: Use of Patientsim, Web-Based Teaching and Conventional Method
Joanne Chung, PhD, RN, Meyrick Chow, MEd, RN, Jacqueline Ho, PhD, RN, Stanley Ko, BSc, RN, Thomas Wong, PhD, RN

New Software for Debriefing Sessions
I Del Moral, C Diaz de Terán, M Lázaro

Using a Full Patient Simulator for Teaching Physiology

I Del Moral, C Diaz de Terán, JM González A, Rabanal

A Practicum to Enhance Understanding of the Physiologic Basis of Capnography
C Elser, WB Murray

The Use of a Whole Body Simulator to Train Respiratory Therapy Students Advanced Application Skills
C Fatta, MB, RRT, J Moreles BS, RRT, RC Skartwed, BS, DH Wilks, MD

Development of a Simulation Course on Chemical Warfare Agent Management
David M Feinstein, MD, Daniel Talmor, MD, Meera Goradia, MD, Marcy Tucker, PhD, MD Jeanne Latourelle, MS, Gloria Morris, RRT, Daniel B Raemer, PhD

Measuring Non-Technical Skills in Anaesthesia
G Fletcher, R Flin, P McGeorge, R Glavin, N Maran, R Patey

Evaluation of a Difficult Airway Simulator for Teaching Obstetric Anesthesia
John E Forestner, MD

The Human Patient Simulator for Assessment of Operating Department Practitioners
Frances Forrest, Claire Fouque, Mark Bowers, Jon Teague

Realistic Deformable Models for Simulating the Procedure of Laryngoscopy
MAF Rodrigues, DF Gillies, YF Lam, P Charters, P Groom

Education "On-Demand": The Development of a Simulator-Based Medical Education Service
James A Gordon, MD, MPA, John Pawlowski, MD, PhD

Effects of Single Exposure to High-Fidelity Patient Simulation in the Pre-Clinical Curriculum: A Pilot Study
James A Gordon, MD, MPA, Elizabeth Armstrong, PhD

Dantrolene : Difficulties in Preparation
C Grass, S Mönk, A Depta, J Vollmer, C Beyer, W Heinrichs<

The Use of a High Fidelity Simulator in Final-Year Medical Student Teaching
Julia Harrison, MBBS

Apnoea testing in brain death a field for simulation?
Wolfgang Heinrichs, Stefan Mnk, Arno Depta, Christian Grass

A Comparative Study of Simulator Technology around the World (multiple authors)
Edgar Johnson, MD

An International Survey of Simulation Centres
Alan Jones, Frances Forrest, Ronnie Glavin

Noninvasive cardiac output monitoring (NICO) and Human Patient Simulator
Yoshiroh Kaminoh, Ken Sasaki, Saburo Tsujimoto, Chikara Tashiro

A Multiple Disciplinary Approach to Teach Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorist Crises Management using Patient Simulation
RR Kyle, RJ Lowy, AM Marty, JM Madsen, DK Via

Running a Compulsory Course in Obstetric Anaesthesia for Trainees
NL Lewis, JA Durbridge, S Bajenov, J Wyner, DP Dob, SM Yentis, M Bloch

Hormonal Crisis During General Anaesthesia Simulation Training Programmes For Anaesthesiologists
Anna Lukaszewska

Using Mannequin-Based Human Simulation during the Third-Year Medical Student Clerkship in Perioperative Medicine
William McIvor

Modeling Congestive Heart Failure and its Treatment Using a Full Scale Human Patient Simulator
Michael A Olympio, MD, Drew MacGregor, MD, Ian Saunders Cert AT

Changes in Technical Management of Esophageal Intubation Following Simulation Training
RPA Ford, ICM Saunders, R Whelan, MA Olympio

Novices to Medical Simulation Demonstrate Clinical Concepts in a Scientific Symposium via Teleconference at an Intensive Care Medicine Conference
Daniel Raemer, PhD, Richard Morris, MBBS, FANZCA; Sue Wulf; Paula Mohacsi, MSc, PhD, Burkhard Lachmann, MD, John J Marini, MD, Marcelo Britto Passos Amato, MD, Stephen E Kellett, MEBE

MDs and Psychologists: Potentials and Pitfalls of Interdisciplinary Cooperation in A Medical Simulation Research Center
Marcus Rall, Dieckmann, Schaedle, Manser

Critical Thinking of Nursing Students: Pre & Post Use of Human Patient Simulator
Patricia Ravert, RN, MS

Effective Management of Anaesthetic Crises. A Course Utilising Simulation as a Requirement for Specialist Anaesthetist Training
Jennifer Weller, Sandy Garden, Brian Robinson, Leonie Watterson, Richard Morris, Brendan Flanagan, Russell Jones, Walter Thompson.

Popular Music as a Cue for Initiating Crisis Management Responses
Brian Robinson, Denholm Crone, Ross Dysart, Mark Featherston, Deborah Forsyth, Kirsty Jordan, Ross MacKenzie, Isobel Ross, Jennifer Weller, Leona Wilson

'Total Simulator Failure'- A Short Term Back-up Contingency Plan
S Sieg, S Bajenov, J Wyner, S Yentis, M Bloch

Training Program Designed To Prepare Educators From Multiple Disciplines To Use Simulation As An Educational Tool
R Skartwed, BS, S Ferguson, C Hansbarger, MD, DH Wilks, MD

Development of a Simulator-Based Difficult Airway Course
K Stringer, S Yentis, J Wyner, S Bajenov M Bloch

Adding Physiologic Responses to Pain, Analgesia, and Sedation to the METI Simulator
Noah Syroid, Dwayne Westenskow

MedicalSim-L: An Internet Discussion List for Human Simulation

Jeffrey M Taekman, MD, James M Temo, CRNA, MSN, MBA, Gene W Hobbs

Use of a High Fidelity Simulator for Training Japanese Doctor Helicopter Crews as a Method to Improve Patient Safety
Kitoji Takuhiro, MD, Hisashi Matsumoto, MD, Toru Mochizuki, MD, *Mark Wallace, Kunihiro Mashiko, MD

A Comparison Study on the Clinical Performance of Nursing Students Between the Use of a Human Actor and a Patient Simulator
Tak Fai Tong, MSc MPH

Diagnostic Reasoning Process Using Patient Simulator in Different Learning Environments

Thomas Wong, PhD, RN, Joanne Chung, PhD, RN

Application of High Fidelity Simulation in United Kingdom; a Seven Year Curriculum
J Wyner, M Bloch, S Bajenov, S Yentis, S Oyesola, K Haire, D Dob, N Fauvel, J Durbridge, S Sieg, M Maze

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From the STA 2002 Annual Meeting
Evaluation of a Graphic Cardiovascular Display in a High Fidelity Simulation Environment
James Agutter, Dwayne Westenskow, Noah Syroid, Frank Drews, David Strayer, Rob Albert, Julio Bermudez, Matthew Weinger

A Simple System To Monitor Gas Concentrations During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Maurizio Z Albala, John Fox, Lavern D Gugino, Dan Raemer, Dan Fitzgerald, James H Philip

Crisis Resource Management for Academic Anesthesia Faculty
RH Blum, JB Cooper, DM Feinstein, DB Raemer, RK Russell, N Sunder

Implementation of Our In-Use Electronic Spreadsheet for Residents in Anesthesiology
R Yumul, TE Carter, N Rizkallah, C Johnson, KD Lewis, D Thompson, SN Steen

Pulse Oxygenation Falls with Arm Position Change
James E Cooke, MD, Jay W Johansen, MD, PhD

Tolerance of Portable Pulse Oximeters to Motion and Low Perfusion
James Cooke, MD

Seeing is Believing? Utility Ratings of Monitoring Technologies
Frank Drews, Dwayne Westenskow, Noah Syroid, David Strayer, Rob Albert, James Agutter, Julio Bermudez, Matthew Weinger

The Virtual Fabius GS An Internet-based Educational Animation of a New Anesthesia Workstation
J Feldman, J Boy, D Lizdas, E Liem, S Lampotang

Using Visual Reconstructions to Understand the Structure and Function of the Human Upper Airway
YF Lam, DF Gillies, P Charters, P Groom

Needleless Spinal Anesthesia with an Iontophoretic Epidural Catheter

R Glassenberg, J Glassenberg

Sound Spectra Analysis of Difficult to Intubate Airways
R Glassenberg, MD, S Glassenberg, J Jang, MD, PhD, E Lin, PhD

"Mask Up!": An Interactive Anesthesia Simulation Featuring the Utility of Consciousness Monitoring
Scott Greenwald, PhD, Scott Kelley, MD, Patricia McGaffigan, Steve Ready, Dick Moberg

Anesthesia For Piglet Castration Using Liquid Isoflurane Administered Via A Rebreathing Inhaler Device
David S Hodgson, DVM

Pressure augmented fluid administration: Set up, infusion rates and cost implications
RJ Ing, IJ Welsb, DA Lubarsk, TJ Gan

RespitoneTM; - Audible Ventilation Monitoring based upon Airway Pressure and Exhaled CO2
DT Jamison, MJ Maritch, JM Feldman

The Effects of Valsalva Maneuver and Head Rotation on the Internal Jugular Vein Location by Ultrasonography

H Kamalipour, MD, MH Baghery, MD, M Javdani

Performance of a Fluidic Vapour Monitor
Vivek Kulkarni, Jennifer Cummings, Virginica Anderson, Donnie Ross

Design and implementation of a Web-based simulation of a new anesthesia workstation
Sem Lampotang, David Lizdas, Edwin Liem, Jens Boy, Jeffrey Feldman

A Noninvasive Anesthetic Technique Complements Laparoscopic Prostatectomies
Michael W Lew, MD and Andres Falabella, MD

Continuous Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement: Can Accuracy Be Improved by Comprising Variations of the Pulse Waveform Amplitude?
N Lutter, Ch Siebert, J Schuettler

The Modified Nasal Trumpet: New Use for an Old Device
Samuel Metz, MD, Charles Beattie, PhD, MD

Developing A Haptic (Force Feedback) Virtual Reality Epidural Simulator: Measurement of Forces Required To Simulate Human Tissues
B Minarcik, WB Murray, R Webster

Capnographic Variations Produced by Leaks in Side-Stream Sampling Tubes: A Study Using the METITM Simulator
TT Durbin, WB Murray, J Henry

Using Multimedia and Interactive Web Content to Aid In the Development of an Instructional Course for Incoming First-Year Anesthesia Residents
Christopher S Nelson, MD, Jeffrey L Lane, MD

Can The Dangers Of HemoglobinS Be Shown By A Single Venous Blood Gas Sample?
J Michael Pitchford MBBS FFARCS, Hubert K Truebel MD

Computer analysis shows adaptive altered oxygen affinity in Fontan patients?
J Michael Pitchford MBBS FFARCS, Hubert K Truebel MD

Use of a Head-Mounted Display of Patient Monitoring Data to Enhance Anesthesiologists' Response to Abnormal Clinical Events
B Ross, MD, DF Ormerod, MS, JP Hyde, M Fine, MPH

Factors Affecting Clinicians’ Performance During Pediatric Sedation
Yasser A Sowb, PhD; George T Blike, MD

Clinicians’ Recognition of the Ohmeda Modulus II Anesthesia Machine’s Electric Power Mode and Function

Yasser A Sowb, PhD; David M Gaba, MD, Steven K Howard, MD

Evaluation of a Graphical Display of Intravenous Drug Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Including Propofol-Opioid Synergism
Noah Syroid, Dwayne Westenskow, Frank Drews, David Strayer, Robert Albert, James Agutter, Matthew Weinger, Robert Loeb, Steven Kern, Talmage Egan

Acrotherm Warming Sleeve Maintains Temperature for Short Procedures
Susan Tebich, MD

A Head Mounted Display of Anesthesia Monitoring Data is of Value and Would be used by a Majority of Anesthesia Providers
DK Via, RR Kyle, PG Geiger, PD Mongan

Anesthesia Equipment Design and Standards
C Wallroth, H Gilly, J Goldman, M Graber, H Thiemann, D Westenskow, H deSousa

ACLS Review Cards for the Palm OS Handheld Computer: A New Educational Tool
Cleveland Waterman, MD, Josyree Subramanian, MD, Randall Cork, PhD, MD, Kenneth Anderson, MD, Liguang Huang, MD

Cost Effectiveness of Rapid Infusion Devices during Major Surgery
IJ Welsby,RJ Ing, R Delacy

Simulated Optovent Monitoring of Respiratory Rate during Sedation and Analgesia
D Westenskow, N Syroid, F Drews, A Mueller, G Blike

Changes In ICU Nursing Activities after Installation of a Computer-Based ICU Information System
David H Wong, PharmD, MD, Yvonne Gallegos, RN, MSN, Matthew Weinger, MD, Sara Clack, RA, Jason Slagle, Sam Hughes, PhD, and Cynthia T Anderson, MD

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From the 2001 Computers in Anesthesia Meeting

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From the 2001 International Meeting on Medical Simulation
The Human Patient Simulator; A New Communication Tool?
M Bermann MD, B Chen, MS, L Kushins MD

Crisis Management Training for Pediatric Nurses and Residents using a Pediatric Model Driven, Full Human Simulator
GD Ceneviva, T Jankouskas, J Henry, WB Murray

Bristol Medical Simulation Centre
FC Forrest, AJ Jones, AK McIndoe, MA Tooley

Training UK novice anaesthetists on a high fidelity simulator

FC Forrest, M Oram

Medical Training At Sea Using Human Patient Simulators: A New Approach to the Acute Problem of Maintenance of Skills
Medical Readiness Trainer Team, CAPT Arthur French MD USCGb, CAPT Jay A Montgomery MD MC USNc

A Methodology for Evaluation of Simulation-Based Medical Education Compared to Lecture-Based Instruction
James A Gordon MD MPA, David W Shaffer PhD, Jeffrey B Cooper PhD, Daniel B Raemer PhD, Erin Graydon-Baker MS RRT, John Pawlowski MD, George Topulos MD, William Hurford MD, David M Feinstein MD, Martha Gray PhD

Cognitive Support Research
Dr Alastair Graham, Dr Ronnie Glavin

Lessons easy to learn and hard to forget Simulator-based learning for children
JS Gravenstein, John Hardcastle, Elaine McCall Taylor

Human Factors Training in the UK: Are we having an effect?
SB Grimes, AK McIndoe

Making simulation sessions successful - "Golden rules" of introduction
C Grube, BM Graf

Taking exams for anesthesia nurses using a patient simulator - The Heidelberg experience
C Grube, C Lorenz, B Sinner, T Boeker, B Graf

Guided Independent Learning With a Full Human Simulator
J Henry BS, WB Murray MD PhD

Using the Human Patient Simulator to Credential First-Year Anesthesiology Residents for Taking Overnight Call
LC Henson, MG Richardson, DH Stern, I Shekhter

Content Analysis of the Computerized Full-body Patient Simulation Experience
M Hotchkiss MSNA CRNA, C Biddle PhD CRNA, M Fallacaro DNS CRNA

Assessing Graduate Nurse Anesthesia Student Performance: Use of an Experiential Model in Anesthesia Learning and Outcome Measurement
Melissa Hotchkiss MSNA CRNA, Michael D Fallacaro DNS CRNA

Toward improved simulation: Limitations of current models
E Bruce Johnson MD, Carlos U Arancibia MD

Development of a Coronary Circulation Teaching Model

Susanne A Kentgens BS, Johannes H van Oostrom PhD

Teaching Paediatric Recovery Skills with Simulators - Course development and initial findings

GL Lauder, FC Forrest, AK McIndoe

The Novel Use of a Human Simulator Laboratory as a Unique Environment for the Successful Rehabilitation of the Impaired Anesthesiologist
Adam I Levine MD, Paul L Goldiner MD DDS

Simulation training for rural health practitioners
John McDonald PhD, Brendan Flanagan FANZCA, Peter Keast FANZCA, Tim Gray FACEM

Humidification of a Simulator's Expired Gases for Respiratory Rate Monitoring
Andreas Müller, Dwayne Westenskow

Clinical Simulation: Development of an Acute Care Skills Evaluation for Medical School Graduates
David J Murray, Joseph Kras, Julie Woodhouse, Jack Boulet, Amitai Ziv, Theodore Marks

Leadership and Skills Training Based on Crisis Resource Management Principles: Using a Pediatric Full Human Simulator for Non-medical Trainees
WB Murray, L Jackson, J Henry, R Lamoureaux

Interns' perceptions of performance in managing simulated and real cardiac arrest situations
Gerard O'Brien MPH, Andrew Haughton MBBS, Brendan Flanagan FANZCA

Enhancement of Parturient Simulation with "Virtual Fetal Monitoring": A Proposal
DL Patterson PhD, M Bradshaw RN PhD, AE Lupien CRNA PhD

Can Progress Notes and Bedside Presentations be Used to Evaluate Medical Student Understanding in Patient Simulator Based Programs?
John Pawlowski MD, Erin Graydon-Baker MS RRT, Martha Gallagher MD, Michael Cahalane MD, Daniel B Raemer PhD

Simulated Computerized Medical Records for Scenarios
Daniel B Raemer PhD, Erin Graydon-Baker MS RRT, Stas Malov MD

Testing Probes, a New Method of Measuring Teamwork Attributes in Simulated Scenarios

Daniel B Raemer PhD, Nathan Shapiro MD, Geoffrey Lifferth MD, Richard M Blum MD, Jonathan Edlow MD

Market Testing a Simulated Continuous Blood Gas Analysis Monitor in Realistic Simulation Scenarios
Daniel B Raemer PhD, Juan Carlos Puyana MD, Steven Lisco MD, Thomas O'Connell MD, Stephen E Kellett MSBE

Using Collaborative Inquiry to Debrief Simulated Crisis Events: Lessons from Action Science
Jenny W Rudolph, Daniel B Raemer PhD

Improving Resuscitation Team Performance Using a Full Body Simulator
DH Stern, LC Henson, I Shekhter

Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Respiratory Gas Exchange Simulator
Noah D Syroid MS, Joseph A Orr PhD, Dwayne R Westenskow PhD

Human Patient Simulator is an Effective Way of Teaching Physiology to First Year Medical Students
Gee M Tan, Lian K Ti, Shailaja Suresh, Tat-Leang Lee

A Relational Database to Improve Scenario and Event Design on the MedSim Simulator
Stephen Tarver MD

Nurses' Perceptions of Crisis Management (Malignant Hyperthermia) with a Full Human Simulator
K Underberg, WB Murray, C Venable, J Henry

Multidisciplinary Crisis Resource Management: Value as Perceived by Nurses
K Underberg, WB Murray, D Abicht, S Gula, D Schelper, J Henry, AJL Schneider, R Lamoureax

Eye Tracking System Improves Evaluation of Performance during Simulated Anesthesia Events
Darin K Via MD; Richard Kyle MS; Yan Xiao PhD; Jacob Seagull BS; Colin MacKenzie MD

National Medical Simulation Center in Israel - A Comprehensive Model
Amitai Ziv, Yoel Donchin, Ze'ev Rotstein

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From the STA 2001 Annual Meeting
Usability Testing Protocol for Anesthesia Displays
James Agutter MArch, Noah Syroid MS, Frank Drews PhD, Dwayne Westenskow PhD, Julio Bermudez PhD, David Strayer PhD

The Effect of Motion on the Accuracy of Six "Motion-Resistant" Pulse Oximeters
SJ Barker PhD MD, S Morgan

Hemodynamic Effect of Cerebral Vasospasm. A Computer Simulation
A Bekker, H Mass, M Ursino

Twelve Months Utilization of an Electronic Spreadsheet for Residents' 4-Year Scheduling System for ACGME Requirements
Thomas E Carter MA MSPH, Calvin Johnson MD, Kenneth Lewis MD, Roya Yumul PhD MD, Nady Rizkallah MS, Stephen N Steen ScD MD

Digitizing Injectable Medications for a Computerized Anesthesia Record
Robert Evans DO

A New Intelligent Anesthesia Preoperative Assessment Application
Richard Gillerman MD PhD, Kenneth Hudson BA, Arthur Bert MD, George Buczko MD, Andrew Maslow MD

Formant Measurement as a Method for Differentiating Easy from Difficult-to-Intubate Airways
Raymond Glassenberg MD, Samuel Glassenberg, Jack Jiang MD PhD, Emily Lin PhD

Pnuemotachometers Independent of Physical Properties
Michael J Husband BEChE/BME, Jerry M Calkins PhD MD, Dawn A Thomas MSME, Nagaraja K Yaddanapudi MSME

Methodology of Generating Motion Artifact Affects Measures of Pulse Oximetry Experimental Performance
Michael W Jopling MD, Paul D Mannheimer MS, Donald E Bebout PhD RRT

An Algorithm For Detecting Pulmonary Artery Catheter Occlusion In Patients With Mitral Valve Insufficiency. A Method to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Artery Rupture?
Michael W Jopling MD and Robert M Farrell PhD

Preliminary experience with a Web-based, Educational Simulation of an Anesthesia Machine
Sem Lampotang, Edwin B Liem, David Lizdas, Nikolaus Gravenstein

A Model-Based Computer Simulation of Gas Flows inside the Anesthesia Machine
Edwin Liem, David Lizdas, Nikolaus Gravenstein, Sem Lampotang

Failure Rate of Three Different Pulse Oximeters in the Intensive Care Unit
N Lutter, S Kroeber, S Urankar, E Kozma, J Schuettler

Reliability of Third Generation Pulse Oximeters in the PACU with Respect to Motion and Low Perfusion
N Lutter, S Urankar, S Kroeber, E Kozma, J Schuettler

Paperless Record Keeping in a Nursing Anesthesia Program
DL Patterson PhD, EJ Monti MSN CRNA, AE Lupien CRNA PhD

Physiological, Psychological, and Procedural Measures of Clinical Workload
Swapna Reddy, Jason Slagle MS, Robert Worth, and Matthew B Weinger MD