Save the Baby
The neonatal resuscitation simulation project "Save the Baby" is an innovative endeavor in the field of medical education, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of neonatal resuscitation training through interdisciplinary collaboration.
The project, developed by Hunan University of Information Technology, involves collaboration across multiple disciplines, including medicine and computer science.
Unity Front-end Engineer, User Researcher:
Yatong Zhang
Medical Researcher, Game Designer：
Lietian Yao
Game Artist:
Ya Mai
Web back-end Engineer,
Ziqiang Zhang
Medical Consultant: Students and Faculty of Hunan University of Information Technology
Mentor:
Hua Zhang
Target Audiences:
Medical Practitioner
Platform:
Mac/Windows/Mobile Device
Timeline:
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024
With advancements in medical technology, there is an increasing demand for efficient and accurate training of healthcare professionals in neonatal resuscitation skills. Traditional training methods rely on physical models, which are costly and fail to provide realistic clinical experiences. Therefore, developing a simulator capable of replicating the neonatal resuscitation process is crucial for improving the quality of training for healthcare professionals while reducing costs.
Objective
The primary objective of this project is to develop a neonatal resuscitation simulator based on Unity and C#, capable of simulating processes such as prenatal preparation, neonatal cleaning, and emergency resuscitation for asphyxia. Additionally, the project aims to enhance the simulator's practicality and effectiveness through interdisciplinary collaboration, ultimately achieving its application in medical education and reducing training preparation costs.
Methods
Technical Development
Developed a neonatal asphyxia simulator using Unity and C#, achieving a highly realistic simulation of the neonatal resuscitation process.
Interdisciplinary collaboration
The project was led by three principal researchers from the fields of medicine and computer science, integrating expertise and technologies from various disciplines through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Simulation algorithm
A unique neonatal resuscitation simulation algorithm was developed to ensure the simulator accurately reflects the clinical resuscitation process.
Cost-benefit analysis
The simulator's effectiveness in reducing training preparation costs was assessed through a comparison with traditional physical models.
Results
After the implementation of the project, the following results were achieved:
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Cost Reduction: Compared to traditional physical models, the simulator reduced training preparation costs by 15%.
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Educational Application: The simulator was adopted by two medical schools within four months, demonstrating its effectiveness and practicality in medical education.
Conclusions
The "Save the Baby" project successfully developed a neonatal asphyxia resuscitation simulator that improved the efficiency and quality of medical personnel training while reducing training costs through interdisciplinary collaboration. The implementation of this project demonstrates the immense potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in medical education, driving innovation and improvements in healthcare training.