Devices to Improve Interoperability Between Simulators and Clinical Devices for Simulation-Based Resuscitation Training and Research
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2015-05-01
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2014-04-22
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Johns Hopkins University
Abstract
Medical simulation is frequently used to train medical professionals and emergency responders resuscitation skills. Existing simulators do not provide the necessary features to allow for realistic interoperability with clinical devices, namely smart defibrillators and physiological monitors. The use of unrealistic models in medical training has been observed to cause healthcare provider confusion and to reduce the effectiveness of training. Three devices were produced in this research to eliminate gaps in interoperability between simulators and clinical defibrillators:
1. The Anterior-Posterior (AP) Defibrillation Belt provides defibrillation capabilities to existing high- or low-technology simulators in multiple defibrillator pad placement configurations, namely AP and anterior-lateral (AL) pad placement.
2. The End Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO2) Sensor Signal Generator allows users to display and control an ETCO2 waveform and numeric values on compatible clinical defibrillators and monitors.
3. The Zoll R Series Defibrillator Emulator interfaces pre-existing CPR performance measurement devices with customizable performance assessment and visualization applications.
All three devices have been demonstrated to be safe and reliable and have undergone preliminary efficacy testing in simulation-based training sessions. The devices created through this research provide a platform of “add-on” technologies that improve the interoperability between simulators and clinical defibrillators. The AP Belt, the ETCO2 Sensor Signal Generator, and the Emulator can be used to extend the functionalities of low- and high-technology simulators and simulator substitutes. By addressing common connectivity issues in simulation-based resuscitation training, these devices are capable of increasing the effectiveness of resuscitation training for cardiac arrest to ultimately improve the quality of in- and out-of-hospital resuscitation.
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Resuscitation, Simulation, Defibrillator, ETCO2, CPR Quality