Laerdal Virtual IV - Manual (Page 12)

9. Many patient complications that arise during catheterization.
a. Accidental arterial punctures and how to deal with this error. Punctured arteries will bleed
from the site until pressure is applied. Correct recovery from accidental arterial puncture is
assessed in the debriefi ng module.
b. If the needle is larger than the vein, the vein will blow. This adds signifi cant realism to the
simulation since the size of the vein becomes critical to correctly performing the procedure.
Also, many veins that are visible are not suffi ciently large enough to be cannulated.
10. Expanded Equipment items and procedure steps add depth, understanding, and a sense
of immersion to the simulation experience:
a. Hand washing is included for proper training.
b. Different 3D sized needles
i. 2 different lengths (one inch and one half and inch)
ii. Different gauges from 14 to 24 are different sizes in the simulation.
c. Bio-Hazard Container
d. T-connector (Lock w/extension tubing)
e. Different pumps for Pre-Hospital and In-Hospital careers.
f. Manual fl uid delivery of a bolus is available for Pre-Hospital cases.
g. Different equipment availability for the Pre-Hospital and In-Hospital careers.
11. Usability
a. Navigation. The user can easily go to different sites, gather equipment, and even view the
case scenario, all while performing the procedure.
b. Site selection prior to equipment selection.
c. Improved User Interface with more intuitive and consistent behavior.
d. Procedure Screen Improvements
i. Easily understood and labeled icons.
ii. Haptic Device Interact icon that tells you when to interact with the haptic device
during the procedure.
iii. Sound when the needle is successfully engaged in the haptic device.
iv. Improved model orientation.
v. Precise targeting for optimal needle positioning.
Benefits, learning objectives
and features
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