FORT BRAGG, NC – A soldier lies bleeding on the ground with several injuries. Nurses rush onto the scene and in an effort to save his life, they begin pulling supplies from their medical kits. Fortunately, on this day the scenario is not real, but the lessons learned by it will be an invaluable tool they will carry with them throughout their careers.
“You wear a headset and hold controllers that track your hand movements”, describes Medical Simulator Operations Specialist, Don-Emeil Watson. “The simulation throws different casualty scenarios at you, like gunshot wounds, explosions, or even a mass casualty situation. You need to assess the situation, communicate with your virtual team, and provide life-saving medical aid using virtual tools and equipment that mimic real life.”
TC3, or Tactical Combat Casualty Care, represents established clinical protocols for managing combat injuries. VR training programs leverage these guidelines to create realistic battlefield simulations for medical personnel. The VR applications enhance learning by providing real-time patient progress data, enabled by motion tracking technology…