Harvey mannequin
Harvey Mannequin
The Harvey Mannequin (pronounced: HAR-vee man-uh-kin) is a technologically advanced medical training tool used in the field of medical education. It is named after Dr. William Harvey, a 17th-century English physician who made significant contributions to the understanding of blood circulation.
Etymology
The term "Harvey" is derived from the name of Dr. William Harvey. The term "mannequin" is of French origin, from the word "mannequin," which means a model or dummy used for displaying clothes. In the context of medical education, a mannequin is a life-sized anatomical human model used for teaching and practice.
Description
The Harvey Mannequin is a full-sized, cardiology patient simulator that realistically simulates nearly any cardiac disease at the touch of a button. It is used to teach all levels of medical personnel, from medical students to experienced clinicians, about the subtleties of heart sounds, murmurs, and other cardiac phenomena.
Related Terms
- Medical Simulation: A branch of medical education that uses simulators, like the Harvey Mannequin, to train healthcare professionals.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Patient Simulator: A type of medical training tool that mimics human physiology to provide a realistic patient scenario for training purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Harvey mannequin
- Wikipedia's article - Harvey mannequin
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