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Acadicus Roundtable with Dr. Nick Slamon (video)

We asked thought leaders in healthcare and education to share their vision for VR healthcare simulation and what it might enable

Thought Leaders Share Visions for the Future of Virtual Simulation

We asked thought leaders in healthcare and education to share their vision for VR healthcare simulation and what it might enable

Virtual Nursing Simulation

A library of virtual nursing simulations, scenarios, environments, characters and equipment are being developed. Access demo simulations for free in Acadicus.

AZ Simulation Network Presentation

3D virtual environments can aid in the visualization of data in a way that could introduce insights and new perspectives that are not as easily gained through 2D representations alone.

John “Pathfinder” Lester Joins Acadicus Team

“In this study, there were no differences in the accuracy of performance while learning the steps to prepare for airway intubation between inexperienced learners who used VR technology and experienced senior fellows.”

Research Results: VR Sim for Pediatric Airway Intubation Readiness Education

“In this study, there were no differences in the accuracy of performance while learning the steps to prepare for airway intubation between..”

Virtual Airway Content

Operating room virtual reality simulation content pack with airway management / endotracheal intubation assets.

EMS Content

This virtual medical simulation content pack aligns with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training and education activities.

Emergency Room Content

This virtual simulation content pack includes assets for basic wound treatment in an emergency room environment.

ECG Content

This content pack contains everything needed to conduct ECG lead placement training through virtual simulation. Accessible in VR or non-VR.

Virtual Respiratory Therapy Content

The Respiratory Therapy asset pack includes an elderly patient, various oxygen adjuncts, and interactive oxygen flow meter.

Virtual Simulation News from Acadicus: October 2020

Our latest update introduces lots of new virtual simulation content and features to explore. Click the button below for more info or to schedule a demo!

Major Acadicus Virtual Simulation Update

Assets are the 3D models of equipment and patients that are added to a Simulation Environment using the Scene Editing Tools.

VR Medical Imaging and Treatment for Ryerson University

This Medical Imaging Virtual Experience for Ryerson University allows students to visualize, interact with, and learn more about a variety of devices.

Call for Virtual Standardized Patients

Apply to become a Virtual Standardized Patient, serving as the voice of a patient during live online simulations.

Mind Mapping and Spreadsheets in VR

3D virtual environments can aid in the visualization of data in a way that could introduce insights and new perspectives that are not as easily gained through 2D representations alone.

Acadicus Pro

Acadicus Pro Space is a cloud hosted environment containing your simulation scenarios, where you can invite students to participate in live simulations or capture 3D recordings of instructor demonstrations.

Virtual Standardized Patients (Live, Remote)

Acadicus enables learners to engage in live, life-like multi-user clinical simulations with patients voiced and operated by remote standardized patients.

Photorealistic Avatars – Without Face Tracking

The new Codec Avatars don’t require dedicated eye and mouth cameras, instead using a neural network to use eye-tracking data and microphone audio to infer the user’s facial expression.

The SimGeeks Podcast

The SimGeeks Podcast, with William Belk and David Shablak, provides a steady stream of solid commentary on insights delivered in a way that’s fun and engaging to listen to.

Steam’s VR Surge Still Holding Steady

The surprising news isn’t that Steam had a surge in connected VR headsets after Half Life: Alyx’s release, but rather that Steam has retained almost all of that growth.

Simulation Setup Guide

Acadicus provides lots of options for using virtual simulation. This post will cover step-by-step instructions for common use cases.

(redirected) Oculus Quest 2(updated)

It has been confirmed by reliable sources that the upcoming Oculus Quest 2 will have an all-new system for adjusting the lenses that will make the process far simpler.

Characters

Acadicus comes with a library of characters that can be used to stage a wide variety of simulation scenarios that can be manipulated with Sim Manager.

Environments

Within the environment, characters, equipment and other assets can be added to the scene depending on the scenario.

3D Recording Tool

The 3D Recording Tool allows instructors to capture and share their demonstrations and lectures. 3D recordings can be played back anytime, from anywhere.

Scene Editing Tools

Simulations can be easily customized and updated over time using the advanced scene editing tools and downloaable content packs.

Multiplayer

Acadicus Multiplayer enables participants to join a simulation from any location. They can join in VR Mode or non-VR Mode.

Simulation Manager

The Acadicus Simulation Manager enables instructors and standardized patient actors to become the patient, manipulating animations, vital signs, and more.

Human Anatomy

These 3D virtual anatomy assets and more are available in Acadicus and can be used to create immersive virtual healthcare education experiences.

Exam Room Environment

This is a preview of our exam room simulation environment, which is ready to be used to create your training scenarios. Standardized patients can be added and controlled with the Simulation Manager, enabling a lifelike and realistic simulated clinical experience for learners.

The Future of Virtual Simulation: Eye Tracking

Douglas Lanman talks about what ideas, and the challenges that come with those ideas, are currently being grappled with in the development of VR visuals.

Making the Most of Your Virtual Sim Lab

As sim labs evaluate options to safely reopen, the possibility of expanding virtually is quickly gaining traction. Here are some tips for maximizing the potential of a virtual sim lab.

A Wireless Valve Index Incoming?

A wireless VR headset powered by a PC means the best of both worlds: a tetherless experience with the high-end graphics capability of a PC.

AI Supersampling Could Be The Future of High-Resolution Virtual Sim

At present, gamers may be driven away from VR gaming due to lower quality graphics. Facebook aims to change that.

Virtual Simulation News from Acadicus

Our latest update introduces lots of new virtual simulation content and features to explore. Click the button below for more info or to schedule a demo!

VR Medical Simulation: Tachycardia and Hypotension in a Febrile Child

In this remote medical simulation, Acadicus was used by Dr. Nick Slamon and 9 critical care fellows combining video conferencing (Zoom) with VR (Rift).

(redirect) Major Acadicus Update: New VR Medical Simulations, Live Patients

Coronavirus VR info hub – If are a medical instructor or qualified medical professional with experience, advice or 3D demonstrations to share, we’ll provide everything needed to create your content.

(redirected) Looking Ahead to Exponential Adoption of VR Training and Education

Data suggests VR adoption is following an exponential curve. We believe 2020 and beyond could see rapidly accelerating growth in VR training and education.

Hardware Requirements

This post covers technical specifications and considerations for making the most of your virtual simulations.

Before You Buy Oculus Quest for VR Training or Education…

Oculus Quest is a revolutionary VR headset that offers ‘untethered’ mobile experience. At last! No more cord, no more laptop. However, there are a number of practical considerations to take into account before you purchase one for your enterprise or education program.

Get Ready to Binge on VR Medical Simulation

I just returned from the 2020 IMSH conference in (cloudy?) San Diego. I spent a lot of time speaking about, listening to presentations about and thinking about virtual reality in medical simulation. The exhibition floor was a carnival of conventional manikin based products AND a definite increase in VR offerings.

Post-Intubation Desaturation VR Training

In this immersive VR medical education sim for Oculus Rift, Dr. Nick Slamon discusses DOPE menomnic for post-intubation desaturation.

Teaching Airway Insertion Skills to Nursing Faculty and Students Using Virtual Reality: A Pilot Study

A new study focused on VR in medical education is now out of preprint, published and indexed. This publication was based on research done on the award winning VR airway training project developed by Arch Virtual.

8 Benefits of VR Training

TIPS, TRICKS, STRATEGY, ADVICE FROM THE VR TRAINING FRONTIER 8 Benefits of VR Training Posted by Jon Brouchoud, CEO at Arch Virtual, developers of Acadicus The continued adoption of VR is unsurprising, as it has many uses. These include skills training,...

Study Finds VR to be a Highly Effective Teaching Tool

The IMSH 2018 Best in Show winner, VR Airway Lab was recently put to the test in a study evaluating the effectiveness of VR simulation

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