Pursuit of perfection: John Hopkins All Children's Hospital trains with simulation, 3D technology

Inside John Hopkins All Children's Hospital's simulation center

Get a look inside John Hopkins All Children's Hospital's simulation center.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - When it comes to health care and treating patients, preparation is key.

It’s why hospital staff at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg frequently trains in a simulated environment to prepare for high-risk, rare, or complex medical situations.

The Center for Medical Simulation and Innovative Education is designed to give doctors and nurses learning experiences in a truly immersive atmosphere but with mock patients.

With the technology available, manikins can be programmed to respond to the clinician in a variety of ways. This helps to reduce critical errors and provides patients with a safer healthcare experience, according to Dr. Ladonna Bingham, SIM Center Medical Director.

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Additionally, a medical-grade 3D printer may be used by surgeons to take images of bodily organs. 

This gives doctors a better view of what they will see in the operating room and improves patient outcomes.

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