SimBioSys: ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (CD-ROM for Windows) [CD-ROM]

Inc. Critical Concepts (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 1890404055 | ISBN-13: 978-1890404055 | Edition: 1st

Learn or review Advanced Cardiac Life Support with SimBioSys ACLS. SimBioSys ACLS is a true simulator so you are not constrained to follow a predefined treatment path. Do the right procedures, do the wrong procedures, do procedures out of order; learn from your mistakes. Additionally, two modes are offered: practice and test. Use the "Where Am I" help page if you are reviewing or just learning the protocols. Advice is available at the press of a button. SimBioSys ACLS tabulates a score for each case on how well you followed the A.H.A. guidelines and indicates where points were added or deducted. In addition, a log book records every move you make. Both the scoresheet and log book can be printed. SimBioSys ACLS has 55 cases including ventricular fibrillation, asystole, ventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, pulseless electrical activity, bradycardia including 2nd & 3rd degree heart blocks, and hypotension / shock / pulmonary edema. System Requirements- PC only. Windows 3.x or Windows 95, Pentium, 16 MB RAM, 15 MB hard disk space, CD-ROM drive

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About the Author

Critical Concepts is a software company dedicated to development of simulations for medicine and science. CCI was founded in 1991 by a group of medical scientists, academic instructors, and computer programmers to fill a need in medical curricula in developing computerized models of the human body for use in medical education. The SimBioSys (Simulations of Biological Systems) programs set a new standard for interactive learning. The SimBioSys software packages are flight simulators for health professionals and students; they simulate the physiological functions of the human body, allowing practice of skills on a realistic patient. The heart of each product is the SimBioSys engine which is a real-time physiology simulator. The SimBioSys engine has over 1000 physiological parameters. The underlying models include a heart, lungs, and kidneys; these are coupled to a vascular system and peripheral organs, all of which are coordinated by the central nervous system. SimBioSys models the way a real patient's physiology responds to real interactions.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Critical Concepts, Incorporated; 1st edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890404055
• ISBN-13: 978-1890404055
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,717,893 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great practice without life and death pressure!, June 16, 2001

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Robert (Boynton Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SimBioSys: ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (CD-ROM for Windows) (CD-ROM)

I used this program during my medical training. It provided realistice "codes" and allowed valuable practice in running them. You race against the clock to save the patient but luckily if you make a mistake here the consequences are only virtually fatal. Allows practice with real ACLS protocols and gives feedback and hints if these are deviated from. Neat graphics. Enables you to order labs, EKGs, etc...I wish this program was available when I was in med school. Ideal for med students, residents, physicians, and paramedics.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great instruction on ACLS GUIDELINES., September 27, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: SimBioSys: ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (CD-ROM for Windows) (CD-ROM)

I have been a ACLS provider for 17-years, and let me tell you.
This CD-ROM program is the best purchase I have ever made. Its fun, I have learned an incredible amount of ACLS protocols and the best part is there is NO pressure. The graphics are wonderful, you will really get wrapped up in the scenarios. I truely felt like I was treating real patients!