Using media to enhance simulation

1. Using media to enhance simulation

2. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this session, you will be able to: • Customize the simulator’s patient description with a photo image. • Insert radiology, media, and lab files into a scenario or profile • Record patient vocal sounds using the Windows Sound Recorder and insert audio files into a scenario or profile. • Record a simulation using the simulator’s webcam and replay the video using the Debrief Viewer.

3. Customize the simulator’s patient description with a photo image • Description: Patient description may be displayed on the patient monitor at beginning of scenario • Benefit: Learners will more easily relate to the simulated patient when the patient has an identify.

4. Customize the simulator’s patient description with a photo image Directions: • Open Scenario Editor: GUI > Edit > Start Scenario Editor • While in the Scenario Editor, navigate to the Initial State Frame • Double-left-click on the word Patient. • Select Choose Image. • Browse to desired image file. • Select Image. • Note: Image needs to be in : • *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *.gif, *.tif • Click OK to close Patient Description box. • Save scenario.

5. Insert radiology, media, and lab files into a scenario • Description: Images and video may be displayed on the patient monitor. • Benefit: Learners may access x-rays, lab values, and video of accident scenes or procedures.

6. Insert radiology, media, and lab files into a scenario Directions: • Open Scenario Editor: GUI > Edit > Start Scenario Editor. • Open desired scenario. • Left-click Media Files button from Action Buttons. • Left-click desired frame – Media Files dialog box opens. • Left-click Add Media Files button. • Browse to desired image file. • Select Image: • Images = *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *.gif, *.tif • Video =*.avi, *.wmv, *.mpg, *.mpeg • Lab= *.txt - Text files*.pdf - Portable Document Format • Click OK to close Media Files dialog box. • Save scenario.

7. Add radiology, media, and lab files Directions: • Open GUI • Left-click file • Left-click Import Media Files • Follow Import wizard directions • Select Media Type • Radiology =*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *.gif, *.tif • Media =*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *.gif, *.tif • Labs =*.htm, *.html *.txt - Text files • *.pdf - Portable Document Format • Select source location

8. Record patient vocal sounds using the Windows Sound Recorder • Description: Pre-recorded patient responses may be saved to the Event and Vocal Sound menus. • Benefit: Vocal sounds may be tailored to support patient history and other interaction.

9. Record patient vocal sounds using the Windows Sound Recorder Directions: • Open Windows Sound Recorder: Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment > Sound Recorder • Record a vocal sound: Click on red record button to begin recording. Click on stop button to stop recording. • Save vocal sound: Click File then Save – this opens a Save As dialog box. Name file then navigate to the appropriate SimMan or SimBaby vocal sound folder (see next slide).

10. Vocal Sound Folders SimBaby SimMan

11. Insert audio files Directions: • Open GUI • Left-click file • Left-click Import Vocal Files • Follow Import wizard directions • Select source location • OR!

12. Vocal Sound Folders SimBaby SimMan

13. Insert audio files into a scenario Directions: • Open Scenario Editor: GUI > Edit > Start Scenario Editor. • Open desired scenario. • Left-click Vocal Sounds button from Action Buttons. • Left-click desired frame – Vocal Sounds dialog box opens. • Select desired vocal sound (one sound per Frame). • Click OK to close Vocal Sounds dialog box. • Save scenario.

14. Record a simulation using the simulator’s webcam • Description: Record video and audio from simulation for future playback. • Benefit: Simulation video may supplement the debriefing process.

15. Record a simulation using the simulator’s webcam Directions: • With Simulator software closed, double-left click on the Logitech icon – this will open the QuickCam • Make sure webcam is plugged into laptop. • Left-click on the QuickCapture icon • View the camera’s image and adjust camera as necessary • Close the QuickCapture software. • Open Simulator software.

16. Record a simulation using the simulator’s webcam If your startup does not include the video recording option Yes or No: Directions: L-click Edit from Menu Bar Video Recording Configuration Select: Use Web Camera Check Enable Monitor Recording L click Ok

17. Debriefing • To begin the debriefing • Select debriefing button bottom left • Yes to debrief • Options are to debrief at bedside or • Save the Debrief file and move to an alternative setting • Print the Debief • Add Comments to debrief prior to printing • Right click on the time • Add your comment • Options to select correct or wrong step

18. Summary • Adding media to your scenarios is easy and helps to improve the functionality of your simulator. • If you enjoyed this session, please ask your Laerdal representative for more information about our Customized Instructional programs. Require Technical Assistance? phone: 877-LAERDAL (523-7325)email: us-techsupport@laerdal.com Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 8:00pm ESTSaturday & Sunday, 10am - 6pm EST