Surgical Cricothyroidotomy [Unguided]

Surgical Cricothyroidotomy is a VR simulation that guides learners through the emergency procedure of performing a cricothyroidotomy. Users practice identifying the correct anatomy, making the incision, and securing the airway in a safe, controlled virtual environment, preparing them for real-world critical care situations.

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to identify the anatomical landmarks (thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, and cricothyroid membrane) crucial for performing a surgical cricothyroidotomy.
Students will be able to perform the critical steps of a surgical cricothyroidotomy, including palpation, incision, and airway insertion, using the virtual surgical tools.
Students will be able to sequence the complete surgical cricothyroidotomy procedure accurately, from initial anatomical identification to securing the airway, in an emergency setting.

Suggested activities

Surgical Cricothyroidotomy Quiz

Pre-assessment

OpenSurgical Cricothyroidotomy Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Surgical Cricothyroidotomy Discussion

Post-assessment

OpenSurgical Cricothyroidotomy Discussion (opens in a new tab)

Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

Group sessions

SimGenie acts as a built-in lab assistant. A learner who gets stuck can ask for a hint by voice, and it adapts its guidance to what they are doing in the scene.

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