Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife®
BackgroundMedical simulations have emerged as a valuable tool in anatomical-medical training, allowing healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in a controlled and safe environment. One such simulation platform is SimLife®, which uses the Pulse for Practice (P4P) system to enable realist...
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| author | Irene Neri Giulio Vara Antonietta Fazio Maria Vittoria Marvi Foteini-Dionysia Koufi Elisa Boschetti Simone Lodi Giulia Adalgisa Mariani Marilisa Quaranta Anna Maria Billi Alessandra Ruggeri Carlo Barausse Cyril Brèque Annalisa Plava Veronica Moretti Lucia Manzoli Stefano Ratti |
| author_facet | Irene Neri Giulio Vara Antonietta Fazio Maria Vittoria Marvi Foteini-Dionysia Koufi Elisa Boschetti Simone Lodi Giulia Adalgisa Mariani Marilisa Quaranta Anna Maria Billi Alessandra Ruggeri Carlo Barausse Cyril Brèque Annalisa Plava Veronica Moretti Lucia Manzoli Stefano Ratti |
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| description | BackgroundMedical simulations have emerged as a valuable tool in anatomical-medical training, allowing healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in a controlled and safe environment. One such simulation platform is SimLife®, which uses the Pulse for Practice (P4P) system to enable realistic restoration of airflow (“re-ventilation”) and blood flow (“revascularization”) in bodies donated to science.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of introducing SimLife® technology in Italy. Additionally, it assessed the impact of this technology across various medical specialties, utilizing a minimal number of donated bodies.MethodsThe study utilized the existing body donation program and dissection rooms at the Anatomy Center of the University of Bologna. 62 participants from 13 medical specialties performed simulations using the SimLife® P4P platform. Post-simulation, structured interviews were used to collect data on the interventions performed, participant perceptions of the technology’s usefulness, enjoyment, and willingness to repeat the experience, as well as critical issues encountered.ResultsKey findings include that 86% of participants rated SimLife® technology as extremely useful for post-lauream training, while 84% found it highly beneficial for team-building activities. A total of 31 interventions were successfully performed across various anatomical regions, with participants reporting high satisfaction and a strong willingness to repeat the simulation experience.ConclusionThe findings support the effectiveness of SimLife® technology for body donor re-ventilation and revascularization, reinforcing its value for medical training across various specialties. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c08180db617f4ea1a31565e7668f34112025-01-23T06:56:31ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-01-011110.3389/fmed.2024.14882851488285Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife®Irene Neri0Giulio Vara1Antonietta Fazio2Maria Vittoria Marvi3Foteini-Dionysia Koufi4Elisa Boschetti5Simone Lodi6Giulia Adalgisa Mariani7Marilisa Quaranta8Anna Maria Billi9Alessandra Ruggeri10Carlo Barausse11Cyril Brèque12Annalisa Plava13Veronica Moretti14Lucia Manzoli15Stefano Ratti16Cellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyInstitut PPRIME UPR 3346, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, FranceDepartment of Sociology and Business Law, University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Sociology and Business Law, University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyCellular Signalling Laboratory, Anatomy Center, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, ItalyBackgroundMedical simulations have emerged as a valuable tool in anatomical-medical training, allowing healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in a controlled and safe environment. One such simulation platform is SimLife®, which uses the Pulse for Practice (P4P) system to enable realistic restoration of airflow (“re-ventilation”) and blood flow (“revascularization”) in bodies donated to science.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of introducing SimLife® technology in Italy. Additionally, it assessed the impact of this technology across various medical specialties, utilizing a minimal number of donated bodies.MethodsThe study utilized the existing body donation program and dissection rooms at the Anatomy Center of the University of Bologna. 62 participants from 13 medical specialties performed simulations using the SimLife® P4P platform. Post-simulation, structured interviews were used to collect data on the interventions performed, participant perceptions of the technology’s usefulness, enjoyment, and willingness to repeat the experience, as well as critical issues encountered.ResultsKey findings include that 86% of participants rated SimLife® technology as extremely useful for post-lauream training, while 84% found it highly beneficial for team-building activities. A total of 31 interventions were successfully performed across various anatomical regions, with participants reporting high satisfaction and a strong willingness to repeat the simulation experience.ConclusionThe findings support the effectiveness of SimLife® technology for body donor re-ventilation and revascularization, reinforcing its value for medical training across various specialties.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1488285/fullmedical simulationbody donationsurgical trainingtechnology innovationSimLife® technology |
| spellingShingle | Irene Neri Giulio Vara Antonietta Fazio Maria Vittoria Marvi Foteini-Dionysia Koufi Elisa Boschetti Simone Lodi Giulia Adalgisa Mariani Marilisa Quaranta Anna Maria Billi Alessandra Ruggeri Carlo Barausse Cyril Brèque Annalisa Plava Veronica Moretti Lucia Manzoli Stefano Ratti Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® Frontiers in Medicine medical simulation body donation surgical training technology innovation SimLife® technology |
| title | Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® |
| title_full | Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® |
| title_fullStr | Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® |
| title_full_unstemmed | Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® |
| title_short | Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife® |
| title_sort | body donor reperfusion and re ventilation in medical training an italian study testing simlife r |
| topic | medical simulation body donation surgical training technology innovation SimLife® technology |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1488285/full |
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