BACKGROUND The death of a simulated patient is controversial. Some educators feel that having a manikin die is prejudicial to learning; others feel it is a way of better preparing students for these situations. Perceived self-efficacy (PSE) reflects a person's perception of their ability to carry out a task. A high PSE is necessary to manage a task efficiently. In this study, we measured the im...

OBJECTIVE The intention of this manikin-based trial was to evaluate whether laypersons are able to operate an I-gel laryngeal mask (I-gel) modified for mouth-to-mask ventilation after receiving brief on-site instruction. SETTING Entrance hall of a university hospital and the city campus of a public technical university, using a protected manikin scenario. METHODS Laypersons were handed a la...

BACKGROUND Self-directed BLS-training, using a personal training manikin with video has been shown to be as effective as instructor-led training. This has not previously been investigated for AED-training. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective, randomized study with a non-inferiority design compared traditional instructor-led training with three DVD-based AED-training methods (2.5min DVD wit...

BACKGROUND New and improved methods of feedback suppression are routinely introduced in hearing aids; however, comparisons of additional gain before feedback (AGBF) values across instruments are complicated by potential variability across subjects and measurement methods. PURPOSE To examine the variability in AGBF values across individual listeners and an acoustic manikin. RESEARCH DESIGN A...

BACKGROUND Correct placement of the left automated external defibrillator (AED) electrode is rarely achieved. AED electrode placement is predominantly illustrated and trained with the rescuer sitting on the right side of the patient. Placement of the AED electrodes from the left side of the patient may result in a better overview of and access to the left lateral side of the thorax. This study ...

background. for several years, educators have criticized the lecture-based approach to teaching and learning. experts have rightly stressed on acquisition of a number of critical skills rather than focusing on lectures. purpose. to compare students’ performance after self-education with vcd and manikin, with thei performance after standard bls training. methods. in this randomized controlled st...

In this paper, the radiation heat exchange coefficient of exposed parts human body is firstly obtained through pre-experiment, which used to separate total output amount manikin. Then manikin under different airflow organizations personal ventilation, mixed ventilation and seat are respectively studied. The value convection face head compared. And variable conditions studied for air temperature...

The growing number of musculoskeletal disorders in industry could be addressed by the use of collaborative robots, which allow the joint manipulation of objects by both a robot and a person. However the efficiency of a collaborative robot regarding the reduction of musculoskeletal disorders risks is highly task-dependent. Yet, even when designing dedicated systems, the ergonomic benefit provide...

A freely available collection of Head-Related Impulse Response (HRIR) measurements is introduced. The impulse responses were acquired in an anechoic chamber using a KEMAR manikin at four different loudspeaker distances – 3m, 2m, 1m and 0.5m – reaching from the far field to the near field. The loudspeaker was positioned at ear height and the manikin was rotated with a high-precision stepper moto...

Introduction: McGrath® MAC videolaryngoscope is a single-handed device designed to facilitate intubation in patients both with normal airway conditions (without any complications) or complications such as cervical spine and/or anatomic abnormalities. Objective: This study aims compare and direct laryngoscope using Macintosh blades learning material simulators for medical personnel (including an...