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Cory Soto1, Jamie Stiner, Daniel O Noji

  • 1From the UCLA Simulation Center (C.S., J.S., D.O.N., Y.M.H.), and Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (J.M.R., Y.M.H.), David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

Simulation in Healthcare : Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
|April 20, 2016
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Simulation centers can now create affordable, customized simulated drugs in-house. This method enhances training for drug delivery and preparation, improving educational fidelity and participant learning opportunities.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Simulation
  • Pharmaceutical Education
  • Healthcare Training

Background:

  • Acquiring pharmaceuticals for simulation training presents challenges for institutions.
  • Current methods, including donated expired drugs or purchasing inactive ingredient vials, are suboptimal for busy centers and specialized programs.
  • An alternative solution involves the internal production of simulated drugs using accessible laboratory materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an alternative, cost-effective method for producing simulated pharmaceutical vials for medical simulation.
  • To enhance the fidelity and customization of simulated medications for educational programs.
  • To address the limitations of current pharmaceutical acquisition methods in simulation centers.

Main Methods:

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  • Utilized readily available laboratory supplies: serum vials, stoppers, and flip-off caps in various volumes.
  • Filled vials with inert substances like 0.9% NaCl or table salt to simulate injectable drugs.
  • Generated custom vial labels using the Simulated Online Pharmaceutical Image Editor (SOPHIE) and printed them on adhesive photo paper.

    • Main Results:

    • Enabled affordable and reliable in-house production of a diverse range of simulated drugs.
    • Allowed for customization of vial appearance to meet specific educational objectives and enhance simulation fidelity.
    • Provided a practical solution for simulation centers to manage their pharmaceutical needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Low-cost in-house production of simulated drug vials significantly enhances learning opportunities for drug delivery and preparation skills.
    • Potential for expansion includes simulating non-intravenous drugs, code syringes, and reconstitution devices.
    • Simulation centers must evaluate safety, availability, affordability, and fidelity before implementing an in-house pharmacy system.