Author Archives: mobilesim
GP Sim
Simon Wilson, a Melbourne GP, has created a new blog relating his experiences with mobile simulation in and around his GP practice. He’s taken lo-fi sim to the next level! Take a look here
Royal Berkshire In-Situ Sim Program
Andrew Jacques, an old colleague of the mobilesim team, has set up an in-situ sim program at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Andrew has shared their first few scenarios – with a promise of more to come! See our scenarios … Continue reading
MET Team Simulation
The team at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne are developing a Sim Program for their in-house Medical Emergency Team. In the spirit of FOAMed, they are sharing their scenarios. Click here for the first instalments – and look out for … Continue reading
Free Sim Moulage Book
Check out this group of FOAMEd Simmers! They have a Facebook page you can join where you can download a free on-line moulage book. I had no idea you can simulate so many types of poo.
FOAMed Simulation Scenarios
In the spirit of FOAMed, there are now loads of free simulation scenarios out there for your inspiration. Here’s a few of the best offerings: The Oxford Deanery Scenarios (multiple specialities) The Sim Tech EM Sim Cases Royal College of … Continue reading
Two minute training
Here’s an idea – give out role cards to everyone before a sim scenario listing the tasks you want them to achieve in the first two minutes of a crisis….then see how much more efficiently the team performs compared to … Continue reading
Making a fluid drainage system for your manikin
This allows drugs and fluids to be given in real time which enhances realism dramatically. A leak-proof central line / PA catheter can be made using a RIC (rapid infusion catheter): A leak-proof IV cannula can be made with Comfeel dressings: … Continue reading
Increasing buy-in to your Sim program
A few random tips to keep the interest up: Make it interdisciplinary Do everything you can to increase realism Have blood making parties Publish your data – even if it’s just on posters around the unit Make videos and use … Continue reading