Pillowcase Baby: A Laser Teaching Tool for Dermatology Residents

Pediatr Dermatol. 2016 Jan-Feb;33(1):112-4. doi: 10.1111/pde.12721. Epub 2015 Dec 8.

Abstract

Laser therapy is an important treatment modality in pediatric dermatology, and its efficacy relies on the provider's proper use of the laser device. We describe a simple yet effective teaching tool that can be used to train dermatology residents prior to their using lasers on actual patients.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Dermatology / education*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Internship and Residency / methods*
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Teaching / methods*