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Virtual reality (VR) cricothyrotomy simulation offers valuable early procedural training for medical education. While effective for learning steps, improvements in usability and realism are needed for optimal surgical simulation.

Keywords:
cricothyrotomyemergency medicine medical educationsimulation in medical educationteaching in emergency medicinevirtual reality simulation

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Simulation
  • Virtual Reality in Healthcare
  • Emergency Medicine Training

Background:

  • Cricothyrotomy is a critical emergency procedure requiring specialized training.
  • Traditional training methods have limitations in accessibility and repeatability.
  • Virtual reality (VR) offers a low-risk, immersive platform for practicing rare procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a VR simulation for cricothyrotomy.
  • To assess the simulation's educational value, realism, and usability.
  • To determine the potential of VR for foundational procedural training.

Main Methods:

  • A VR cricothyrotomy module was developed with multidisciplinary input.
  • Fifteen emergency medicine professionals tested the simulation.
  • Surveys assessed usability, face validity, content validity, and educational impact.

Main Results:

  • Participants found the VR simulation educationally valuable for learning procedural steps.
  • Usability issues were noted, including difficulties with hand control and depth perception.
  • The simulation accurately represented cricothyrotomy steps and provided clear guidance.

Conclusions:

  • The VR cricothyrotomy simulation provides educational benefits for novice learners.
  • Enhancements to the user interface and haptics are recommended.
  • The simulation is a practical tool for early procedural training in medical education.