New simulators to be used as training aid for medical staff

Tuesday, 16 August 2016 00:00

Medical staff on the Isle of Man who are responsible for the care of new born babies and young children are being given more interactive training.

Two life-like patient simulators have been purchased following a $45,000 donation from the US based Dr Scholl Foundation:

The interactive manikins are used by training staff to replicate real life clinical scenarios in a bid to give the medical professionals a more realistic experience.

Doctor Vijay Angusamy is the clinical lead for medical simulation - he says it enables a variety of situations to be carried out:

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