Simulation training for pleural procedures: a review

Abstract

There is an increasing burden of pleural disease in the UK, and investigation and management require invasive procedures including medical thoracoscopy, intercostal drainage and thoracic ultrasound. Simulation based medical education is now  increasingly used to teach these technical skills, however there are multiple methods that can be used and there is no clear consensus on the most effective training models. In this paper we have conducted literature reviews for thoracoscopy, intercostal drainage and thoracic ultrasound simulation training with the aim of identifying the most effective training methods.