An inexpensive and novel model for perimortem cesarean section.

INTRODUCTION Perimortem cesarean section is a rare, time-critical, and potentially life-saving procedure for both the fetus and mother. This makes perimortem cesarean section an ideal and recommended subject for simulation learning and practice. METHODS Various attempts have been made to produce models to simulate emergency caesarian sections. We designed a cost-effective and easy to assemble model that can be used with any high fidelity simulator.The model was used as part of a simulation education module that is part of resident educational conferences. After the simulation day, residents were asked to fill out an anonymous online survey using a 5-point Likert scale. RESULTS Thirty-four emergency medicine residents took part in a perimortem caesarian section case. Nine (26%) completed the online survey. Eight respondents agreed or strongly agreed [4.33 (0.71)] that the model helped to familiarize them with a perimortem cesarean section. Eight residents also agreed or strongly agreed [4 (0.87)] that they were better prepared to perform this procedure, and 9 residents felt that knowledge from this session would help with their emergency department rotations [4.11 (0.33)]. Six residents agreed or strongly agreed that this model was a good replication of human anatomy [3.78 (0.97)]. All respondents agreed or strongly agreed [4.56 (0.53)] that this session enhanced learning more than traditional lectures and reading alone. CONCLUSION We present here an inexpensive, easy to make, and portable model, which can be used to simulate an emergency caesarian section.