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Pregnancy Simulator

Hi-Tech Dummy Helps Anesthesiologists Train New Doctors

January 1, 2003

Anesthesiologists have developed a human patient simulator to train their students on the special challenges of operating on a pregnant woman. Sensors linked to computers help the simulator react to different diagnosis and treatments. The simulator even responds to drugs with the help of a barcoded drug and scanner.


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