Simulab Corporation: Leading the Way in Soft-Tissue Simulation for 30 Years
Simulab Corporation, celebrating 30 years of innovation in healthcare simulation, has evolved from a small startup to a global leader. Known for products like the TraumaMan System and the new SimuSkin material, Simulab emphasizes customer-focused development and realism, providing essential tools for medical training worldwide. Their recent offerings include the Ultrasound-Guided IV Access Arm TrainerContinue reading "Home"
Carlos Rivera Prat: between military medicine, teaching and clinical simulation
We spoke with Carlos Rivera Prat, a Chilean naval officer and physician who has played a key role in promoting clinical simulation in Latin America. With deep roots in medicine and the military, he has trained medical teams for war and disasters, and has been at the forefront of introducing simulation techniques in Chile, andContinue reading "Home"
Simulation in a competency-based era
This article seeks to explore a new approach to nursing skills acquisition methodology. Practice Observation and Development of Skills Sets (PODSS) is a dedicated physical space designed to facilitate skill acquisition, particularly kinesthetic skills, among nursing students. The aim of this approach is to allow for deliberate practice of skills prior to a simulation soContinue reading "Home"
Using VR in the Health Sciences classroom or lab with a large number of students
Introducing virtual reality (VR) in medical education, specifically with SimX, faces significant challenges. Effective implementation requires preliminary training for both students and faculty to ease the VR learning curve and reduce anxiety. Class size limitations, diverse student backgrounds, and technical issues complicate VR integration. Small groups and dedicated roles enhance engagement, but resource demands remainContinue reading "Home"
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