Simulation as a Didactic Method in Emergency Medicine

Simulation is a teaching method that has witnessed a growing development in the last few years, especially in the fields of emergency medicine and critical care. To date, however, we lack a shared model of simulation, as well as a common framework for the management of debriefing and, more importantly, for the assessment of participants. But in order to rationally tackle these issues, we need to know the state of the art of simulation. The present article aims at presenting the existing simulation models, highlighting their differences while specifying possible recipients and applicative contexts.