patient simulator Articles
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Medical readiness for operations other than war: Boyd's OODA loop and training using advanced distributed simulation technology
Synthetic Distributed Readiness Training Environment (SDRTE) combines Advanced Distributed Interactive Simulation (A-DIS) and Medical Application Service Provider (Med-ASP) concepts into a seamlessly integrated training platform for the development and maintenance of First Responder (1RP) operational medical readiness. A synthetic substitute for the traditional, restrictive methods of training, ...
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Exhaled air dispersion distances during noninvasive ventilation via different Respironics face masks
Abstract Background: As part of our influenza pandemic preparedness, we studied the exhaled air dispersion distances and directions through two different face masks (Respironics; Murrysville, PA) attached to a human-patient simulator (HPS) during noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) in an isolation room with pressure of -5 Pa. Methods: The HPS was positioned at 45 degrees on ...
By Inspir Labs
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Exhaled air dispersion during noninvasive ventilation via helmets and a total facemask
Abstract Background: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) via helmet or total facemask is an option for managing patients with respiratory infections in respiratory failure. However, the risk of nosocomial infection is unknown. Methods: We examined exhaled air dispersion during NIV using a human patient simulator reclined at 45° in a negative pressure room with 12 air changes/h by two ...
By Inspir Labs
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A system dynamics model of the fire department EMS in Taiwan
Allocation of pre-hospital EMS (Emergency Medical Service) resources and effectiveness of emergency medical training are critical to patients. The demands for EMS are expected to increase in the future. By analysing the relationship between emergency response and the survival rates, the effectiveness of EMS resources and competence of personnel were evaluated. In other words, the current EMS ...
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Individualisation of personal space in hospital environment
The purpose of the paper is to test a Low Exergy heating and cooling system (LowEx system) that enables the creation of healing and comfort conditions for individual user with minimal possible energy use. The LowEx system was tested in a model room for burn patient and compared with the conventional one. Thermal comfort conditions were simulated for three individual users (burn patient, ...
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Quantitative Assessment of Viral Dispersion Associated with Respiratory Support Devices in a Simulated Critical Care Environmen
Abstract Rationale:Patients with severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) require supplemental oxygen and ventilatory support. It is unclear whether some respiratory support devices may increase the dispersion of infectious bioaerosols and thereby place healthcare workers at increased risk of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Objectives:To ...
By Inspir Labs
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The evaluation of the dose equivalent to the people accompanying patients in diagnostic radiology using the MCNP4C Monte Carlo code and TL dosimetry
The general purpose Monte Carlo N-Particle Radiation Transport Computer Code (MCNP4C) was used to calculate the equivalent dose to the person or people accompanying patients who have been exposed to radiation that was scattered from the patient. To do the calculations, two homogeneous water phantoms were used to simulate the patient and the accompanying person. Finally, in the case of source ...
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Celebrating Nurses Week Military Style: Life as a Military Nurse
Ever since the American revolution, women have served on the battlefield as nurses, water-bearers, cooks, laundresses, and saboteurs. It was not until 1901 that the Army Nurse Corps was established, followed by the Navy Nurse Corps in 1908, and finally the Air Force (AF) Nurse Corps in 1949.1 The Air Force, Army, and Navy are the only US military branches with their own Nurse Corps. Currently, ...
By EO2 Concepts
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Arteriovenous Fistulae for Haemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis of Efficacy and Safety Outcomes
Background: Arteriovenous fistulae are the currently recommended gold standard vascular access modality for haemodialysis because of their prolonged patency, improved durability, and low risk of infection for those that mature. However, notable disadvantages are observed in terms of protracted maturation time, associated high rates of catheter use, and substantial abandonment rates. The aim of ...
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Assessment of patient doses in X-ray diagnostics
This paper presents a computer code for the assessment of absorbed effective doses and dose equivalents in X-ray diagnostics. The absorbed doses in a patient's tissues in various X-ray examinations were estimated using the Monte Carlo method. The X-ray spectra generated by the empirical TASMIP model were verified. Further simulations were based on an anthropomorphic phantom of a standard adult. ...
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Understanding the Importance of Preclinical Animal Models in Drug Development
In the world of pharmaceuticals, developing safe and effective drugs is a complex and time-consuming process. Before a new drug candidate can progress to clinical trials and ultimately reach the market, it needs to undergo rigorous testing in various model systems to assess its efficacy and safety. One critical component of this evaluation is the use of preclinical animal models. Preclinical ...
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Injector Simulator Manufacturing
How Do We Successfully Supply the Injector Simulator for Customers? An injection simulator is designed to provide students and patients with the visual and tactile experience of using a real injector in the event it is needed; particularly in an emergency. Most pharmaceutical companies that produce auto-injectors or pre-filled injectors normally include a simulator so that the patient can ...
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Pioneering VeraForm in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Sarcomatoid Carcinoma Tumor Bed Marking
Head and neck cancer surgery presents a number of unique challenges, not only for the surgeon but for the radiation oncologist who will subsequently treat those patients. Great care with an emphasis on precision must be taken to ensure that critical structures and tissues avoid collateral damage when possible. However, given the surgical site often lies in soft tissue, exact identification of the ...
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