Body donor reperfusion and re-ventilation in medical training: an Italian study testing SimLife®.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical 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.

Objective

This 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.

Methods

The study utilized the existing body donation program and dissection rooms at the Anatomy Center of the University of B

SUBMITTER: Neri I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11799287 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature