Dr. Gallagher uses a sophisticated medical mannequin to train residency students how to treat patients in emergency situations. The mannequin exhibits most of the physiological properties of a real patient such as respiration, heart beat and blood pressure. Injuries can be simulated and medication administered to the mannequin. These highly realistic situations lead to a high degree of student learning and retention. Students also work with actors to simulate emotional situations and doctor patient interactions. Rare situations that are unlikely to occur in practice can be simulated. In addition, events that unfold slowly in the real world can be compressed and repeated to give the students multiple experiences or replays. In part two of the interview Dr. Gallagher provides a tour of the facility and the equipment used to create a multi-station simulation exercise that students rotate through.
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