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About The Course:

Fifty-two-year-old Jane Dopple is prepped for a thyroidectomy. This involves the use of an electrocautery with the anesthetist administering oxygen at a high concentration to maintain the patient’s Oâ‚‚ saturation. In the initial stage of the procedure an untoward incident occurs when a small fire ignites on the surgical drape near the incision site. The team must respond immediately to ensure the safety of the patient and the staff.

This VR simulations open scenario is designed to help learners respond to critical and unexpected events like a fire in an OR and take necessary steps to control the situation.

Learning Objectives:
  • Identifying and mitigating risk factors for OR fires, emphasizing equipment checks, oxygen control, and safe use of flammable materials
  • Developing skills in detecting, assessing, and reacting to fires in real time
  • Emphasizing the importance of clear, prompt communication and team roles during an emergency
  • Ensuring participants understand critical steps to manage the patient’s airway and prevent further harm during an OR fire
Reference:
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists. (2023). Operating room fire prevention: Guidelines and resources.

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MedVR Education is bringing to you in-VR customization that will enable you to customize your procedural simulations by making selections from a range of feature choices. 

  • Select patient from a diverse background
  • Choose preferred virtual environment
  • Configure patient vitals
  • Define simulation duration
  • Create patient history and train with AI-Humans
  • Customize session-end debriefing
  • …..many more to come
  • Multi-player
    Sessions
  • Physics-based Interactions

Core Skills Training

Managing Operating Room Fire

As part of this multiplayer open scenario, the patient will be prepped with alcohol-based antiseptic solution for a thyroidectomy procedure. This procedure involves the use of an electrocautery and unbeknownst to the team, a little residue of the alcohol has remained on the drapes making it a risk factor when a high flow of oxygen is created. When a small flame ignites the surgical drape, the user must alert the team and standard fire management protocols followed to prevent escalation. In case of escalation, the team must evacuate the patient, ensuring patient stability and safety.
This scenario is set in a photorealistic environment, and all necessary affordances are made available to assist learners in performing their tasks with efficiency and effectiveness.

Debriefing

End-of-task debriefing to assess one’s performance, evaluate actions, and get the most out of the training. Examples of topics being touched upon in the debriefing include the following:

  • Detect and address the fire
  • Execute OR fire management protocols
  • Communicate effectively with the team
  • Ensure patient safety and airway protection
  • Identify and mitigate fire risk factors