Ambulatory extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulator: The next frontier in clinical training.

Autor:	Sayed AN; Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Noorizadeh M; Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Alhomsi Y; Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Bensaali F; Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Meskin N; Department of Electrical Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar., Ait Hssain A; Medical Intensive Care Unit, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Perfusion [Perfusion] 2024 Nov; Vol. 39 (8), pp. 1558-1569. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 14.
DOI:	10.1177/02676591231201527
Abstrakt:	Background: Current medical simulators for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are expensive and rely on low-fidelity methodologies. This creates a challenge that demands a new approach to eliminate high costs and integrate with critical care environments, especially in light of the scarce resources and supplies available after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: To address this challenge, we examined the current state-of-the-art medical simulators and collaborated closely with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the primary healthcare provider in Qatar, to establish criteria for advancing the cutting-edge ECMO simulation. This article presents a comprehensive ambulatory high-realism and cost-effective ECMO simulator. Results: Over the past 3 years, we have surveyed relevant literature, gathered data, and continuously developed a prototype of the system modules and the accompanying tablet application. By doing so, we have successfully addressed the issue of cost and fidelity in ECMO simulation, providing an effective tool for medical professionals to improve their understanding and treatment of patients requiring ECMO support. Conclusions: This paper will focus on presenting an overall ambulatory ECMO simulator, detailing the various sub-systems and emphasizing the modular casing of the physical components and the simulated patient monitor. Competing Interests: Declaration of conflicting interestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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