{
  "abstract": "Background and Aims RCOA Stage 3 training curriculum stipulates that anaesthetists in training need to learn to be on the simulation training faculty and should participate both in the curriculum and personally in simulation learning. Stage 2 emphasises the importance of simulation in regional anaesthesia and ultrasonography for the ‘Personal’ training of resident doctors. Generative model-based simulation (AI- generated), CT guided simulation and ultrasonography simulation are three techniques to help teach regional anaesthesia. Virtual three-dimensional animation models also help detail relevant Sono-anatomy. Technology-driven teaching modalities prevent patients bearing the burden of initial learning curve for trainees. VR leads to improvements in clinical performance sustained after 1 months of training. A previous audit demonstrated USG VR will enhance teaching and competency attainment.Methods In this audit, we will test and trial a modern virtual reality teaching platform that encompasses the above 3 teaching modalities to augment and develop the training of resident anaesthetists in regional anaesthesia at GEH. ARIRA offers Virtual reality, offer transformative learning experiences in regional anaesthesia. These tools create dynamic, interactive environments that can enhance traditional teaching methods. https://www.arira.co.uk/challenge-page/ultrasound-guided-regional-anaesthesia was chosen for VR as free pilot for training available. All regional anaesthetists sent a survey questionnaire for the VR platform. Survey responses and participant ratings on platform utility, visual qualities and potential benefits were recorded.Results All 32 Respondents found the VR Platform useful. Glide-View feature was favoured by 23%, 3D Probe Positioning Needling chosen by 22% respondents and USG Sliding probe control was preferred for 21% of respondents .Respondents deemed VR provides Experiential, hands-on learning and immersive learning enhancing patient safety. Platform was rated as accessible, visually engaging and diverse by majority of respondents.Conclusions Augmented reality modelling helps enhance Sono anatomy and simulation-based learning in ultrasonography. ARIRA as a teaching model will help comply with the standards set out by RCOA Stage 3.Abstract EP068 Figure 1Participants in surveyAbstract EP068 Figure 2Qualities of VR platformAbstract EP068 Figure 3Contents found the most useful for training",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesiology, George Eliot Hospital Nuneaton, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Vikas Gulia"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Anaesthesiology, George Eliot Hospital Nuneaton, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Kausik Dasgupta"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Leshanth Uthayanan"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Arul James"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "George Eliot Hospital, Warwick, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Syrita Misir"
    }
  ],
  "title": "EP068 Immersive technology in regional anaesthesia – an objective evaluation of VR USG anaesthetists training platform https://www.arira.co.uk/",
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}