This technology is a low-cost, accessible virtual reality (VR)-based crisis training module for anesthesiology.
Training anesthesiologists for rare medical crises is challenging because their rarity makes training for these scenarios through experience-based methods practically impossible. Simulation-based training in anesthesiology and other medical fields has been shown to improve knowledge, performance, and task completion time, but high costs associated with the required software and equipment have prevented widespread adoption.
This technology proposes the development of a virtual reality (VR)-based crisis training module for anesthesiology. This technology features simulations for rare anesthesiology crises such as local anesthetic toxicity and pneumothorax. By leveraging affordable, commercially-available mobile VR software and interfaces, this technology can significantly reduce costs and improve accessibility to simulation-based training for anesthesiologists and their staff. This training platform has the potential to improve clinical management of real-life crises, leading to improved patient survival rates.
IR CU18170
Licensing Contact: Jerry Kokoshka