The virtual
presentation of the patient and the surrounding area are representative of
the intensity and gravity of the ER situation.The lighting, available equipment,
patient’s appearance, background noise, and in room sounds intensify based on
the condition of the patient.This
allows the realism needed to simulate a life and death situation.
As needed the
trainee can turn the patient and view the equipment placed in the room.Monitors can be viewed to show the
patient’s vital signs.Nurses respond
to voice commands or to those given through a series of menus.Drugs can be administered.
Animation of the
patient shows response to the various treatment given.This animation might show labored breathing
or writhing.
All aspects of the
3-D environment are used to provide as much realism as possible.