Virtual Reality Training for ECMO Circuit Checks

The intervention is a virtual reality simulation of an ECMO system, whereby the user is guided through the steps of how to perform an 11 step ECMO circuit check, and specific indicators of abnormal functioning are highlighted. The simulation is produced in Unreal Engine 4.23, and it simulates a virtual ICU and a virtual patient.

This intervention is a seven minute narrated high definition video in which a two certified perfusionist describe how to perform the identical eleven step circuit check on a primed Cardiohelp circuit, what to look for in terms of pathology or abnormal function, and . Participants will view the clip once on a laptop with headphones in a quiet room and may ask questions or receive clarification from the study coordinator, and this will be demonstrated on the physical ECMO machine and/or circuit present. The video conveys the checklist at reduced speed and explaining the purpose of each step and has been reviewed by the expert panel for accuracy and completeness.