Employing VR to Provide Neonatal Esuscitation Training

The first few weeks of life are tenuous, especially if the infant is born prematurely. In many cases, preterm newborns require additional care, including neonatal resuscitation. Neonatal resuscitation is a series of steps that aim to help infants breathe independently and maximize their chance of survival. Performing these steps requires specialized training, and according to a recent study, this training can be provided through virtual reality.VR technologies utilize computer modeling and 3D simulations to transport users to different places even though their physical location does not change. These technologies are increasingly used in healthcare for pain management, mental healthcare and physician therapy, among other use cases. For instance, earlier this year, Cedars-Sinai investigators announced that they had created a VR app that offers conversational therapy in relaxing virtual environments.