Development of an Extended Reality Simulator for Basic Life Support Training.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Extended Reality (XR) is a simultaneous combination of the virtual and real world. This paper presents the details of the framework and development methods for an XR basic life support (XR-BLS) simulator, as well as the results of an expert usability survey.

Methods

The XR-BLS simulator was created by employing a half-torso manikin in a virtual reality environment and using BLS education data that is in line with the 2020 American Heart Association guidelines. A head-mounted display (HMD) and hand-tracking device were used to perform chest compressions and ventilation and to enable the use of an automated external defibrillator in a virtual environment. A usability study of the XR-BLS simulator through an expert survey was also conducted. The survey consisted of a

SUBMITTER: Lee DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9342859 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature