Our pediatric trauma training platform PeTIT VR has been featured in an in-depth article published in Canadian Healthcare Technology. The piece highlights how PeTIT VR is expanding access to essential education for nurses, doctors, and first responders on treating critically injured children.
Developed by our team at i3 Simulations and researchers at McGill University, PeTIT VR leverages virtual reality technology to provide realistic scenario training anytime, anywhere. Trainees simply need VR goggles and the PeTIT software to step into simulations where they can master medical techniques and protocols.
But what truly sets PeTIT apart is its groundbreaking focus on communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. As the article describes, PeTIT connects multiple learners together in the same simulated environment to rehearse trauma management as an interdisciplinary unit. The platform analyses each scenario to provide feedback on technical excellence as well as critical “soft skills” like speaking up, acknowledging requests, and coordinating care.
As pediatric surgery expert Dr. Dan Poenaru explains, deficiencies in these areas are where most errors occur in real-world trauma situations. We developed PeTIT VR specifically to address this unmet need in medical education through collaborative VR training.
We’re grateful the article showcases PeTIT’s immense potential to transform pediatric trauma competencies for nurses, physicians, and first responders everywhere. As we continue refining this inventive platform, we hope to illustrate the power of immersive VR solutions to enhance clinical skills, fill educational gaps, and strengthen our invaluable medical workforce.
