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Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Practical guide for the use of simulation in obstetrics and gynecology
  • Chapters cover an introduction to simulation for OBGYN, simulation modalities and technologies, minimally invasive surgery, invasive obstetric procedures, and the future of simulation for obstetrics and gynecology
  • Readers are introduced to different simulation modalities and technologies
  • Written and edited by leaders in the field
  • Includes hundreds of high-quality color illustrations and photographs

Part of the book series: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation (CHS)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Introduction to Simulation for Obstetrics and Gynecology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Simulation Education Theory

      • Les R. Becker, Belinda A. Hermosura
      Pages 11-24
    3. Essentials of Scenario Building

      • Toni Huebscher Golen
      Pages 25-38
    4. Essentials of Debriefing and Feedback

      • Emily K. Marko
      Pages 39-52
    5. Communication and Teamwork Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology

      • Christopher G. Goodier, Bethany Crandell Goodier
      Pages 53-60
    6. Licensure, Certification, and Credentialing

      • E. Britton Chahine
      Pages 71-76
  3. Simulation Modalities and Technologies in Obstetrics and Gynecology Simulation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 95-95
    2. Standardized Patients and Gynecological Teaching Associates

      • Lou Clark, Chelsea Weaks, Renee M. Dorsey, Vanessa Strickland, Shirley McAdam
      Pages 97-118
    3. Simulation Modalities for Obstetrics and Gynecology

      • Erin Higgins, Tamika C. Auguste
      Pages 119-125
  4. Simulation of Obstetrics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-127
    2. Fundamental Obstetric Procedures

      • Komal Bajaj, Michael Meguerdichian
      Pages 129-136
    3. Practical Approaches to Simulating Obstetric Emergencies

      • Kimberly S. Harney, Colleen A. Lee
      Pages 137-149
    4. Obstetric Critical Care

      • Jean-Ju Sheen, Colleen A. Lee, Dena Goffman
      Pages 151-156
    5. Obstetric Ultrasound-Guided Invasive Procedure Simulation

      • Joshua F. Nitsche, Brian C. Brost
      Pages 157-168
  5. Simulation of Gynecology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 169-169

About this book

This practical volume presents an overview for the use of simulation in obstetrics and gynecology. Chapters provide an introduction to simulation for OBGYN, simulation modalities and technologies, minimally invasive surgery, invasive obstetric procedures, simulation for global health, and the future of simulation for obstetrics and gynecology. Written and edited by leaders in the field, Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a variety of learners, including medical students, residents, practicing pediatricians, and health-related professionals, a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide on the use of simulation.

This book is part of the Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation Series which provides focused volumes on the use of simulation in a single specialty or on a specific simulation topic and emphasizes practical considerations and guidance.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, USA

    Shad Deering

  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA

    Tamika C. Auguste

  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA

    Dena Goffman

About the editors

Shad Deering 


Professor and Chair 


Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology                    


Uniformed Services of the Health Sciences          


Chair, Central Simulation Committee


Bethesda, MD  


USA




Tamika C Auguste 


Associate Professor, OBGYN 


Georgetown University School of Medicine 


MedStar Washington Hospital Center 


Department of OBGYN 

Washington, DC 


USA 




Dena Goffman 


Chief of Obstetrics, Sloane Hospital for Women


Associate Chief Quality Officer



NewYork-Presbyterian


Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital & Sloane Hospital for Women

Associate Professor of Women's Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology


Columbia University Medical Center


New York, NY


USA









Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Editors: Shad Deering, Tamika C. Auguste, Dena Goffman

  • Series Title: Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98995-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-98994-5Published: 19 January 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-98995-2Published: 31 December 2018

  • Series ISSN: 2366-4479

  • Series E-ISSN: 2366-4487

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 207

  • Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 31 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery, Anesthesiology

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Buying options

eBook USD 64.99
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Softcover Book USD 84.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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