Simulation in Action/Medical Terminology
Future of Simulation
Medical Simulation Basics
Historical Milestones
Types of Simulators
100

This is often the first step of a medical simulation scenario.

What is pre-briefing?

100

This emerging technology provides a 3D, immersive environment for medical simulation.

What is virtual reality or VR?

100

This is the main purpose of medical simulation in healthcare education.

What is to provide a safe and controlled environment for learning and practicing medical procedures?

100

 This French midwife created one of the first known medical simulators in the 18th century.

Who is Madame du Coudray?

100

This type of simulator is a high-tech mannequin that can mimic human physiology.

What is a high-fidelity patient simulator?

200

This is the term for the safe, controlled environment where learners practice in medical simulation.

What is a simulation lab or simulation center?

200

This is one way medical simulation might evolve or improve in the future.

What is more realistic simulators, wider range of scenarios, greater use of AI, etc.?

200

This part of a simulation scenario details the patient's medical history and current health status.

What is the scenario script or case details?

200

The Resusci Anne, developed in the 1960s, is primarily used to train healthcare providers in this life-saving technique.

What is CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

200

This type of simulator is a person trained to act like a patient.

What is a standardized or simulated patient?

300

This is the period of time after a simulation scenario where participants reflect and discuss the events.

What is debriefing?

300

This technology allows for remote simulation experiences and could increase access to simulation training.

What is tele-simulation?

300

Name one benefit of medical simulation for healthcare learners.

What is improving hands-on skills, enhancing decision-making abilities, increasing patient safety, etc.?

300

This toy maker helped develop the Resusci Anne and is known for his contributions to medical simulation.

Who is Asmund S. Laerdal?

300

This type of simulator allows for practice of surgical procedures.

What is a surgical simulator or procedural simulator?

400

This person typically controls the responses of a high-fidelity mannequin during a simulation scenario.

Who is the instructor or the simulation technician?

400

This technology could provide personalized feedback to learners during a simulation scenario.

What is artificial intelligence or AI?

400

This term describes the realistic replication of a simulation in a healthcare environment.

What is in situ?

400

This advancement in the late 20th and early 21st century allows simulation mannequins to mimic human physiological responses.

What is high-fidelity simulation or full-body mannequins?

400

These virtual environments allow medical learners to interact with computer-generated patients and practice clinical skills.

What are virtual simulators?

500

This term describes a healthcare professional who specializes in the administration of anesthesia during medical procedures.

What is an anesthesiologist?

500

This is a part of SimMan that in a pinch Scott needed to 3D print because it was broken and it was needed for the next day.

What is the neck?

500

This part of a simulation happens after the scenario, where learners discuss and reflect on their actions.

What is debriefing?

500

When did CSTAR open?

What is 2003?

500

This type of simulator allows for practice of delivering babies.

What is SimMom?