Episodes

  • Dotting the i's - Top 5 sim information
    Dec 11 2024

    Tony and Lawrence dive into another of their top 5 series where the duo look at their top 5 pieces of sim information needed to ensure sim activity remains top notch.

    As usual the rules of engagement are neither person knows the other person's top 5, so stay tuned to see what they have picked.

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    22 mins
  • Using sim to navigate complexity and uncertainty
    Nov 27 2024

    In this episode Lawrence and Tony are Joined by Dr. Rosie Doy. The trio discuss Rosie's EdD thesis - Messiness and complexity: A case study exploring student parameidcs voayages into navigating uncertainty and look at the parrelells of Rosie's findings and its applicaiton to simulaiton. True to form, messiness rears its ugly head in the episode so stay tuned to find out what happened...

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    42 mins
  • Location, Location, Location. Top 5 Sim Settings
    Nov 13 2024

    In this episode Tony and Lawrence discuss their top 5 settitngs to do simulaiton in. Watch out for the odd curve ball thrown in for good measure...

    What would be your top 5? Let us know...

    #simcast #simulation #podcast

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    22 mins
  • Using moulage to enhance simulation
    Oct 30 2024

    Warning - This episode contains simulated graphic wounds and discussion about trauma that some viewers may find disturbing. 🎃

    In this episode, Lawrence and Tony and joined by Barbara and Olaf Jones who run a moulage and special FX company that specialises in traumatic injury for simulation training and film. The couple tell us about how and why they do the work that they do, brushing shoulders with A list celebrities on hollywood film sets and give us a live demonstration of how to create realistic wounds in under ten minutes. This is a must watch episode for anyone who is interested in upping the visual impact of their simulation activity!

    If you are interested in working with Barbara and Olaf, their contact details are below:

    barbaraajones17@gmail.com

    The list below is some of the moulage materials that have been discussed in this episode:

    - Ben Nye colour wheel (Bruises and abraisions) - https://tinyurl.com/3byeky2d
    - Smiffys FX face paint - https://tinyurl.com/2efk27w2
    - Sculpt Gel Silicone - https://tinyurl.com/4uryh8kx
    - Maekup gloopy runny blood (dark) - https://tinyurl.com/6n9mk8f7
    - Ben Nye thick blood - https://tinyurl.com/55ed6s9m
    - Mouldlife's arterial blood - https://tinyurl.com/yeyukupr

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    44 mins
  • SimCast - Live from Association of Anaesthesia Associates annual conference
    Oct 16 2024

    n this episode, Lawrence and Tony are live at the Associate of Anaesthesia Associates annual conference at the Norwich assembly house. The conference was a two-day event that comprised of practical workshops on day 1 and a series of keynote presentations and updates on day 2.

    The conference was attended by over 60 delegates from across the country most of whom are either Anaesthesia Associates (AA) or trainee AA's. In the episode we learn more about the role of the AA in the modern healthcare landscape and interview some of the speakers and presenters who were at the conference.

    #SimCast #Simulation #Podcast #SimTechLive

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The commercial side of simulation
    Oct 2 2024

    In this episode, Lawrence and Tony are joined by Wendy McCracken and Jamie Stuart of Elevate health care. In the episode the group dispel some myths and talk about how influential the commerical side of simulation is on shaping the future of simulation based education.

    #SimCast #Simulation #podcast

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    47 mins
  • A learners guide to sim (part 3) - The debrief
    Sep 18 2024

    This is part 3 of a 3 part series deisnged to prepare learners who are new to Simulation Based Education (SBE)

    By the end of the episode you should be able to:
    - Describe the three phases of SBE delivery
    - Describe the purpose of the debrief
    - To consider what to think about as a learner in the debrief

    References:

    Rudolph, J.W., Simon, R., Rivard, P., Dufresne, R.L. and Raemer, D.B., 2007. Debriefing with good judgment: combining rigorous feedback with genuine inquiry. Anesthesiology clinics, 25(2), pp.361-376.

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    19 mins
  • A Learners guide to sim (part 2) - Simulation activity
    Sep 4 2024

    This is part 2 of a 3 part series deisnged to prepare learners who are new to Simulation Based Education (SBE)

    By the end of the episode you should be able to:
    - Describe the three phases of SBE delivery
    - To conisder what to think about during the activity phase
    - To recall expectations of learners particpating in simulaiton

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    16 mins