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The Virtual Medical Environments Laboratory investigates and adapts leading edge computer technology for medical training through simulation. Formerly part of the Surgical Simulation Laboratory, the VME Lab is active in developing new technology to meet the training objectives of the National Capital Area Medical Simulation Center. Since its inception in April 1999, the VME Lab has developed three surgical procedure trainers that are world firsts: pericardiocentesis, diagnostic peritoneal lavage, and cricothyroidotomy. VME Lab has also conducted the first Advanced Trauma Life Support® course using only simulators. The VME Lab maintains a 3-wall CAVE that permit medical teams to rehearse in simulated combat and civilian disaster settings. Research into immersive virtual environments is also being conducted in the same space. Plans are in place for expanding this space into a 1,000 sq. ft. Wide Area Virtual Environment (WAVE).
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