Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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Review Meta Analysis
Use of simulation-based education to improve outcomes of central venous catheterization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Central venous catheterization (CVC) is increasingly taught by simulation. The authors reviewed the literature on the effects of simulation training in CVC on learner and clinical outcomes. ⋯ Despite some limitations in the literature reviewed, evidence suggests that simulation-based education for CVC provides benefits in learner and select clinical outcomes.