J Vet Med Educ. 2021 Jun;48(3):276-280. doi: 10.3138/jvme.2019-0028. Epub 2021 Mar 4.
In recent years there has been an increased use of alternative methods for teaching veterinary clinical skills, since ethical considerations preclude the use of live animals for demonstration or practice of many procedures. Skills training on cats (i.e., feline venipuncture) is a particularly challenging area. This study aimed to develop a simulator for cephalic venipuncture in cats and to validate this simulator using questionnaires answered by undergraduate students and experienced veterinarians. The simulator was developed to provide an experience that was close to reality, including an artificial blood system that flows through the catheter when venipuncture is correctly performed, while at the same time using simple methodology and accessible materials so that it could be reproduced in other universities. The experienced vets agreed (44.4%) or strongly agreed (55.6%) that the simulator was good for venipuncture training, and the most useful feature was the experience of catheter manipulation and fixation on the cat's limb. All the students agreed that the practical class with the simulator was important for learning this skill. Both groups (students and experienced veterinarians) unanimously agreed that it is important to train using a simulator before trying the procedure on a live cat. This simulator offers undergraduate students an alternative way to learn and practice venipuncture in cats helping to reduce the use of live animals in practical classes.
近年来，人们越来越多地使用替代方法来教授兽医临床技能，因为伦理考虑禁止在演示或练习许多程序时使用活体动物。在猫身上进行技能培训（即猫科动物静脉穿刺）是一个特别具有挑战性的领域。本研究旨在开发一种用于猫科动物头部静脉穿刺的模拟器，并使用本科生和经验丰富的兽医回答的问卷对该模拟器进行验证。该模拟器旨在提供一种接近真实的体验，包括当正确进行静脉穿刺时，人工血液系统通过导管流动，同时使用简单的方法和可访问的材料，以便在其他大学中进行复制。经验丰富的兽医一致（44.4%）或强烈同意（55.6%）认为该模拟器非常适合静脉穿刺训练，最有用的功能是导管在猫肢体上的操纵和固定的经验。所有学生都同意，使用模拟器进行实践课程对于学习这项技能非常重要。两组（学生和经验丰富的兽医）一致认为，在尝试在活体猫上进行该程序之前，使用模拟器进行训练非常重要。该模拟器为本科生提供了一种替代方法，可以帮助减少在实践课程中使用活体动物。
