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Medical Simulation Overview
CBIL purchased and installed two Laerdal Virtual IV simulation systems, and two Simulab CentraLine Man simulatiors. Both systems are designed to provide virtual and hands on exeprience with their respective medical procedures.
Virtual IV Simulation System
In November, 2006, The Computer Based
Instruction Lab purchased and installed
2 Laerdal Virtual IV Simulation Systems in the
CBIL Main Lab.
The Virtual IV Simulation System is a
comprehensive and fully interactive self-directed
learning system for training intravenous
catheterization. Powerful 3D graphics provide
visual realism, while a state-of-the-art force
feedback device accurately simulates the sense
of touch for an immersive experience. Virtual
patients respond with bleeding, bruising, swelling,
as well as other patho-physiological reactions.
Over a dozen pieces of virtual equipment can
be used to perform the medical procedure.
The Virtual IV Self-Directed Learning System
provides depth with over 150 distinct case
scenarios. Each is customized to be specifically
relevant to physicians.
Over forty unique patient arm models span
human anatomy and physiology. The Virtual IV
Self-Directed Learning System records and
evaluates students' performance and presents a
thorough debriefing following each case. The
debriefing gives students both positive
reinforcement, as well as clear instruction that
can be used to improve their abilities and their
training.
Each Virtual IV System includes a Virtual IV
simulation arm, a simulation IV needle with
catheter, a Dell workstation with Virtual IV
software and training manuals.
For more information on the Virtual IV system
please contact Brenda Seago (blseago@vcu.edu)
at 828-3914 or Dan Han (s2dhan@vcu.edu) at
828-8320.
 
Please click here to download the Virtual IV Operation Guide
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