Simulation-Based Training in Brain Death Determination
MacDougall BJ, Robinson JD, Kappus L, Sudikoff SN, Greer DM. Simulation-Based Training in Brain Death Determination. Neurocritical Care 2014, 21: 383-391. PMID: 24692109, DOI: 10.1007/s12028-014-9975-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain death determinationBrain deathDeath determinationAAN practice parametersBrain death examinationSubstantial practice variabilityEvidence-based guidelinesDidactic sessionsSimulation-based training courseAAN guidelinesApnea testDeath examinationPossible confoundersPractice parametersPractice variabilitySenior neurologistAmerican AcademyMultiple specialtiesComplete examinationDidactic coursesPre-test scoresSimulation-based trainingNeurologistsPractice gapScores