The next generation of virtual reality medical simulation training (VR-MST) has been tried, tested, and implemented in partnership with U.S. military medical personnel to increase operational readiness for combat casualty care. In collaboration with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) stakeholders, SimX has developed a comprehensive VR solution enabling true-to-life medical simulation training for [...]
The Meta Quest Pro is Meta’s most advanced headset yet and establishes a new way for users to work, create, and collaborate. The technology allows simulationists to utilize the virtual world with breakthrough high-resolution mixed reality through which they can engage effortlessly while maintaining their presence in the physical space in hi-def color. The release [...]
Simulation can provide instruction on how to perform skills that can be pivotal in avoiding medical emergencies. During the holiday season and specifically on Thanksgiving Day, meal preparation can pose a serious risk if mistakes or errors in judgment are made. According to NFIRS and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), for each year from [...]
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the medical simulation community to adapt in ways like never before. Upon the early days of the virus’ spread, healthcare simulation centers, institutions, and facilities needed to determine which alternatives, if any, could help them resume their ability to provide instruction and meet the needs of learners. Based on these [...]
The HealthySimulation.com webinar platform “LEARN” hosts a number of informative healthcare simulation webinars each month. Today, the platform is hosting two healthcare simulation webinars developed to give simulationists an edge when designing clinical simulation experiences. This HealthySimulation.com article shares what participants can expect to take away from these presentations, including learning objectives. There’s still time [...]
Simulated or real, there are so many ways to have a baby. A pregnant woman preparing for childbirth has several key decisions to make regarding the delivery of her baby. Where does she want to give birth – in the traditional hospital setting or in a birthing center? Regarding having a baby, the decisions pile [...]
