Fresenius Medical Care launches "Augmented Reality" for training on Kidney Replacement Therapy device
- For the first time,
Fresenius Medical Care develops and utilizes "Augmented Reality" (AR) to train medical staff in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) - The new training application for ICU staff combines digital learning elements with real-life training on the Fresenius Medical Care Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy system
- This learning experience reinforces initial training, a supplement to support new staff amidst the high fluctuation of specialists in intensive care nursing
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"We have a dedicated focus on leveraging advanced technology to develop and provide the most innovative technologies, engineered to facilitate and simplify the learning process. Our innovative solution is designed to ensure that nursing staff, particularly those in Intensive Care Units, are equipped with the knowledge needed to provide high-quality and exceptional patient care," says Dr. Katarzyna Mazur-Hofsäß, member of the Management
The AR glasses allow for self-guided, on-demand education for critical care professionals. For example, users train how to set up the machine, how to activate the citrate pump or how to handle several system components through the AR training. The AR glasses provide access to the Augmented Reality learning program Ready4 multiFiltratePRO AR, which
The AR training application, Ready4 multiFiltratePRO AR, will be launched in select markets as early as Q2 2024 and subsequently made available to further countries in the company's
Nursing shortages in the ICU, in particular high staff turnover rates and staff taking on new tasks at short notice, are a significant concern in hospitals and healthcare systems worldwide. This training approach aims to address the challenges the industry is currently facing and to support the increasing demand for flexible, high-quality ongoing education to reinforce basic training.
Ready4 multiFiltratePRO AR has been specifically developed for use with the multiFiltratePRO,
To learn more about the Ready4 multiFiltratePRO AR, please visit https://www.freseniusmedicalcare.com/en/ready4-multifiltratepro-ar.
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