Computerized education system for teaching patient care
First Claim
1. An interactive, computerized education system for teaching patient care, comprising:
- a computer program, for execution on a computer, that displays a selection of modules to assist a user in learning patient care protocols, the modules being selectable by the user for providing different interactive training sessions involving the protocols;
a physiological simulator for receiving simulated patient care activity responsive to the sessions; and
a plurality of different virtual instruments for use with the simulator in performing the patient care activity, the virtual instruments cooperating with corresponding sensors that interface with the computer program for providing feedback to the program regarding the activity during the sessions, such that in providing the feedback, the sensors complete an electrical circuit that confirms proper use of the virtual instruments on the simulator; and
an interface module for interfacing the sensors with the computer program, the module comprising lines each coupled with one of the sensors and a processor coupled with the sensor lines for receiving signals from the sensors and converting the signals to inputs for the computer program.
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Abstract
An interactive, computerized education system for teaching patient care includes an interactive computer program for use with a simulator, such as a manikin, and virtual instruments for performing simulated patient care activity under the direction of the program. The program displays a selection of modules to assist a user in learning patient care protocols, the modules being selectable by the user for providing different interactive training sessions involving the protocols. The virtual instruments are used with the simulator in performing the patient care activity, the virtual instruments cooperating with sensors that interface with the computer program for providing feedback to the program regarding the activity and confirming proper placement and use of the virtual instruments on the simulator.
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17 Claims
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1. An interactive, computerized education system for teaching patient care, comprising:
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a computer program, for execution on a computer, that displays a selection of modules to assist a user in learning patient care protocols, the modules being selectable by the user for providing different interactive training sessions involving the protocols; a physiological simulator for receiving simulated patient care activity responsive to the sessions; and a plurality of different virtual instruments for use with the simulator in performing the patient care activity, the virtual instruments cooperating with corresponding sensors that interface with the computer program for providing feedback to the program regarding the activity during the sessions, such that in providing the feedback, the sensors complete an electrical circuit that confirms proper use of the virtual instruments on the simulator; and an interface module for interfacing the sensors with the computer program, the module comprising lines each coupled with one of the sensors and a processor coupled with the sensor lines for receiving signals from the sensors and converting the signals to inputs for the computer program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An interactive, computerized education system for teaching patient care, comprising:
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a computer program, for execution on a computer, that displays a selection of modules to assist a user in learning patient Care protocols, the modules being selectable by the user for providing different interactive training sessions involving the protocols; a physiological simulator for receiving simulated patient care activity responsive to the sessions; a plurality of different virtual instruments for use with the simulator in performing the patient care activity, the virtual instruments cooperating with one or more sensors that interface with the computer program for providing feedback to the program regarding the activity during the sessions, such that in providing the feedback, the sensors confirm proper use of the virtual instruments on the simulator; and an interface module for interfacing the sensors with the computer program, the interface module comprising lines each coupled with one of the sensors and a processor coupled with the sensor lines for receiving signals from the sensors and converting the signals to inputs for the computer program; wherein each of said virtual instruments is different and is selected from the group consisting of an IV needle, an endotracheal ("ET") tube, an electrocardiogram ("EKG") monitor, a blood pressure ("BP") cuff, a pulse oximeter finger cuff, a temporary external pacer, an automatic external defibrillator ("AED") and manual defibrillators; and wherein said interface module comprises a plurality of ports, wherein each of said ports is different and is selected from the group consisting of an intravenous/endotracheal ("IV/ET") port, a ventilation port, a compression port, an EKG port, a blood pressure, pulse oximeter, heartrate ("BP/OSAT /HEARTRATE") port, a temporary external pacer port, an AED port, and manual defibrillator ports. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. A kit for providing an interactive system for teaching patient care, comprising:
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a computer program, for execution on a computer, that displays a selection of modules to assist a user in learning patient care protocols, the modules being selectable by the user for providing different interactive training sessions involving the protocols; a physiological simulator for receiving simulated patient care activity responsive to the sessions; at least two virtual instruments for use with the simulator in performing the patient care activity, the virtual instruments cooperating with sensors that interface with the computer program for providing feedback to the program regarding the activity during the sessions, such that in providing the feedback, the sensors confirm proper use of the virtual instruments on the simulator; and an interface module for interfacing the sensors with the computer program the interface module comprising lines each coupled with one of the sensors and a processor coupled with the sensor lines for receiving signals from the sensor and converting the signals to inputs for the computer program; wherein the computer program modules comprise at least one teaching module for providing training sessions that display information on techniques for treating victims in accordance with the protocols and at least one testing module for providing training sessions that evaluate the ability of the user to perform the techniques described in the teaching module on the manikin in accordance with the protocols; such that the testing module comprises a menu of selectable scenarios each one of which requires a different treatment protocol to be administered during the course of treating a victim; and
a presentation of a series of events pertaining to a selected scenario, each event including a description of the event accompanied by a plurality of possible treatment choices to be made in response to the event, at least one of which choices is correct according to the treatment protocol for the scenario, such that the user is prompted to enter the correct choice or choices before the next event in the series will be presented;
wherein the event series presentation of the testing module further comprises an indication following the choice entry of whether the entered choice is correct and if not, for displaying an explanation of why the entered choice is not correct. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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