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Author(s): Steven J. Fowler
Anaesthesia has long been compared to the aviation industry, where even a
slight blunder can result in a disastrous accident. Similar to aviation, this
necessitates a high degree of competence and diligence. With the growing
sophistication of surgeries and the rapid advancement of science and newer
medicines, safety is always a priority.
As a result, similar to how simulation is used in aviation training, anaesthesia
has been at the forefront of using simulation for training. Patients are highly
worried that students and residents are putting their abilities to the test on
them. Patient safety is becoming more critical in clinical medicine than
bedside teaching and assessment. Anaesthetists work in a field that is
constantly changing.
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