NEWS FLASH: Use of Live Tissue vs. Synthetic Models in Training and Assessment

We wanted to share a recent article published by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine authored by the University of Minnesota Combat Casualty Training Consortium (UMN CCTC) which includes our own Dr. Robert Sweet, Executive Director of WISH and CREST and Troy Reihsen, Director of the CREST Artificial Tissue Lab .

This timely article entitled, Training and Assessing Critical Airway, Breathing, and Hemorrhage Control Procedures for Trauma Care: Live Tissue Versus Synthetic Models, explores innovative simulation strategies for education in modern medicine.

Please click here to read the article in it's entirety.