Innovations in Arterial Line Training: A Focus on Simulation
Arterial line insertions are common procedures, crucial for monitoring blood pressure, drawing samples for testing, and administering medications. However, just because the procedure is a common one doesn’t mean that arterial line insertions are easy. If done incorrectly, the patient could be at risk for several serious health problems, so the insertion technique has to be correct every time.
Hands-on training is always the best way to teach students in the healthcare field, but training on a live patient always comes with risks. Over the years, many different training tools have been developed to provide a safe and effective learning environment for healthcare students to learn procedures like arterial line insertion and monitoring, but one of the best methods is through simulation.
New Advancements to Simulation Technology in Medical Training
Increased Realism
One of the major downsides often cited when it comes to simulation based training (SBT) is the lack of realism and real-world experience. However, companies like 3-D Med have been hard at work developing new materials that better mimic actual physical responses of a patient or physical body, tools that look and feel exactly like what students will encounter in real healthcare environments, and smarter technology that provides as close to a real-world experience as students can get without actually operating on a patient.
A Wider Range of Operations to Practice
Over the years, more and more simulations have been created to handle an increasing number of actual operations that a future healthcare professional may encounter. Whether that’s a common procedure like an arterial line insertion or a less common surgical procedure, there are virtually no limits these days to what can be simulated for students. Many of 3-D Med’s tools offer the ability to practice multiple different scenarios and operations for instance, all hands-on and easy to set up.
Portable Devices
Something that sets many of our products apart is portability. A lot of the 3-D Med simulators are compact and easy to carry, making them excellent for educators to use in the classroom and at-home training for students. This way, students can continue to hone their skills even outside the classroom while educators can easily transport and set up the simulators in any classroom.
The Importance of Simulation-Based Training (SBT)
Even in common procedures like arterial line insertion, SBT remains a crucial part of education in the medical field. Studies have shown that simulation can reduce errors in clinical practice, provide a safe learning environment without the pressure of real-world consequences, and overall improve the quality of healthcare service that medical students can provide later in their careers.
3-D Med is proud to contribute to the education and improvement of healthcare professionals all around the world with our simulation technologies. If you’re looking for quality and proven simulation tools for healthcare training of any type, head over to our website to view all of our products, or give us a call if you don’t see what you’re looking for.