What is VR Simulation Training? VR simulation training is designed to provide learners an immersive, distraction-free and experiential learning opportunity. It can comfortably be accepted that effective training in any field can be achieved when these features are perfectly blended and aligned. Scenarios in a virtual environment are created to replicate real-world situations. Learners become […]
Proven to be highly effective in providing realistic and effective training, manikins have been a valuable part of the healthcare procedure training for a long time. However, a shift, though gradual, is now being witnessed. Technology has been advancing at its own pace and the possibilities of remote learning were being explored but with the […]
A medical practitioner will call for a PICC insertion in instances when a prolonged medication course is required. The catheter placement eliminates the need for repeated needle insertions as the PICC can be placed in the body for a period up to 18 months. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter or PICC is an intravenous catheter inserted […]
A bone marrow biopsy and aspiration procedure is performed when a detailed report of the condition of the bone marrow and blood cells is required. This test report can help doctors diagnose and monitor bone and marrow diseases, including certain types of cancers. Why perform this procedure Aspiration and biopsy are usually performed when a patient’s blood reports seem […]
The primary goal of every burn wound care procedure is to provide comfort to the patient, erase infection risks, stimulate the healing procedure and optimize functionality of the affected area. Burns can be caused by multiple reasons ranging from fire to contact with hot liquids or steam to electricity related accidents. When doctors evaluate an […]
What is a Central Venous Cather (CVC) Insertion? Central venous (CV) catheter, also known as a central line, is a thin, flexible tube with a jugular, subclavian or femoral placement that is threaded or guided into the superior vena cava, a large vein on the right side of the heart. This is a long, flexible […]
Can clinical simulations in VR help transform healthcare education for the better? Employment opportunities in the healthcare sector are witnessing a sharp increase globally but are we able to meet the demand? According to a Mercer report, by 2025 the US alone will face a shortage of 446,300 home health aides, 95,000 nursing assistants, 98,700 […]
Physical Therapy Aides (PTA) constitute an important part in rehabilitation programs when it comes to helping improve functional capacities of patients. An injury or trauma may lead to a patient being impaired in the lower or upper extremities or an impairment of balance and coordination. With this comes the state of dependency. The primary goal […]
Who do we come across when we visit a healthcare facility? Doctors, nurses, administrative staff, doctor’s assistants? That’s right, we see them busily working with patients, carrying out medical procedures, making effective use of equipment to diagnose diseases, assisting patients as and when required, in short, trying to make life better for patients and their […]
What is phlebotomy? According to the Oxford dictionary it is ‘the opening of a vein in order to remove blood or put another liquid in’. The term has a Greek origin with ‘phlebo’ meaning vein and ‘tomy’ meaning ‘to make an incision’. The practice of phlebotomy has been around for centuries and was once performed […]
