Traditionally, medical and surgical training and research is done using human and bovine cadavers. Manikins and synthetic anatomical or tissue models are also used to provide consistent and repeatable training environments.
Simulation based devices and tools are being increasingly used for training and research in procedural medicine
• Simulation training has been widely adopted with proven results in the aviation and nuclear industries
• Simulation can accelerate the acquisition of medical knowledge-base and mastery of physical skills. Studies have shown that surgeons trained on simulators perform better and have higher retention rates than those trained though traditional methods
In addition to providing measurable performance increases, simulation based training in medicine provides many additional benefits compared to cadaver based training, such as:
• Provides metrics and statistics on accuracy and effectiveness
• Provides repeatability and consistency on the anatomy and procedure
• Provides a controlled environment; Time-efficient
• Integrates into and complements existing medical curriculum
• Allows repetitive practice and variability of difficulty levels; Encourages active individualized learning
• Can demonstrate multiple clinical variations
• Can be adapted to multiple teaching strategies and techniques
• Less expensive
The ImmersiveTouch®-SENSIMMER® simulator provides multi-sensory experience that appeal to many stimuli: audio, visual, tactile and kinesthetic. Together with the use of cadaver specimens, a variety of courses can provide valuable procedural and cognitive feedback for the learners. ImmersiveTouch works with partners to develop and perfect different simulation models to create content that can be useful for learning and perfecting hands-on surgical techniques in multiple specialties.
(also shows previous generation simulator)
Overview of ImmersiveTouch®-SENSIMMER®
