Simulation Hacks: Building and Validating Do-it-yourself Models

Virtually no department/residency has an unlimited simulation budget. Due to the high costs of commercial simulations, replacement tissue and supplies, simulators must improvise and develop DIY models for various clinical procedures. This is especially true for high-acuity low-occurrence procedures. This workshop specifically teaches how to build models and where to look for specific replacement hacks. It also discusses strategies for converting innovations into scholarship and research.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

• Describe a variety of options for creating low cost/low fidelity simulation with everyday crafts

• Demonstrate the creation of two of three models discussed

• Identify two venues for converting a DIY model innovation into a peer reviewed publication or presentation

• Describe the validation of DIY simulation models