Small animal dummy models for training of thoracic or heart compressions (CPR)
Scope of the method
The Method relates to
- Animal health
The Method is situated in
- Education and training
Type of method
- Other
Description
Method keywords
- veterinary medicine
- skillslab training
- dummy
- CPR
Scientific area keywords
- Veterinary education
- clinical training
Method description
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. The veterinarians in training need to learn how to rescuscitate an animal. A first important part of this training process can be performed on dummy models and simulators in the skillslab.
Lab equipment
- Commercial dummies:
- - Critical care Jerry (https://rescuecritters.com/product/critical-care-jerry/)
- - dog model for X-ray positioning (Rhosyn designs) with flexible sternum
- Home-made dummies:
- - stuffed toy cat with skeleton
Method status
- Still in development
- History of use
Pros, cons & Future potential
Advantages
The use of educational animal models in a skillslab offers a number of significant advantages:
- - Reduced use of laboratory animals and reduced discomfort for patients, as procedures can be practised on dummy models and simulators before performing them on a live animal.
- - Teaching of clinical skills in a quiet and safe environment, reducing anxiety and stress for the veterinary student.
- - Complex practical skills can be split into a number of small steps when practising them in the skillslab.
Challenges
- - High cost of models,
- - Clinical training on live animals needed as well,
- - Creating and repairing the home-made models is time consuming for a large group of students.
Modifications
Further optimalisation of home-made models and purchasing available commercial models.
Future & Other applications
Training for lab animal procedures.
Contact person
Annelies DecloedtOrganisations
Ghent University (UGent)Veterinary skillslab
Belgium
