A novel interface for display of physiological data from human patient simulators

Patient Simulators 1.0 is a novel display interface that provides an alternative means of showing real-time changes in physiological variables derived from human patient simulators. It is designed for teachers and learners of the sciences for whom showing variables on simulated clinical monitors may be less relevant. It allows import of comma separated data sets, and their display using customisable gauges and trendlines. Data from variables not normally shown on simulated patient monitors, e.g. pH, and data from variables that are not produced during the simulation but can be derived, e.g. stroke volume, can be displayed. It also allows presentation of data produced during simulation sessions carried out elsewhere without the need for proprietary simulation software. This interface may assist in wider adoption of the use of simulated data in teaching the basic science underpinning health and disease.