Desarrollo de un Simulador de Signos Vitales para entrenamiento Médico

Diego Hernández Cabrera; Miguel Ángel Basurto Pensado; Héctor Miguel Buenabad Arias; Antonio Isaías  Martínez Santos; Andrés Blanco Ortega

doi:10.17488/RMIB.46.SI-TAIH.1524

Authors

Diego Hernández Cabrera Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas (CIICAp - UAEM) https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4100-3677
Miguel Ángel Basurto Pensado Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas (CIICAp-UAEM) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8164-649X
Héctor Miguel Buenabad Arias Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas (CIICAp-UAEM) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9786-2018
Antonio Isaías Martínez Santos Centro de Investigación en Ingeniería y Ciencias Aplicadas (CIICAp-UAEM) https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2155-8552
Andrés Blanco Ortega Centro Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico (CENIDET) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0088-6863

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17488/RMIB.46.SI-TAIH.1524

Keywords:

simulation, training, vital signs

Abstract

This work presents the design and development of a vital signs simulator for medical training, based on LabVIEW,
which emulates key physiological variables (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and
oxygen saturation) to practice their real-time interpretation. The program features an adjustable interface with two
modes: manual, where the user modifies parameters according to training needs, and preloaded, which simulates
anomalies such as tachycardia or hypoxemia with a single button. Its operator-user architecture differentiates the
interfaces, optimizing system management for the operator and the learning experience for the user. Initial tests
with nursing students showed notable improvements in anomaly identification, though without formal statistical
validation. This simulator prioritizes the simulation of clinical scenarios. However, its reliance on predefined or manual
configurations limits its adaptability to unanticipated situations. This tool enhances the training of students and
healthcare professionals in monitoring vital signs in controlled environments.

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