SIMVANA Anesthesia Controls

Quick Start Video

If you are new to VR or SIMVANA Anesthesia, watch this quick start video.

Menu Interactions

To interact with the Main Menu, point your controller at the menu. Squeeze the Trigger button on the controller to activate the laser. When you want to click an item in the menu, squeeze the Trigger button on the controller to click the item under the laser.

Locomotion

There are two types of locomotion in SIMVANA Anesthesia. You can toggle between them using the Settings page in the main menu.

Sliding Mode

Tilt the left thumbstick in any direction to smoothly glide across the ground. This provides fine control but may cause motion sickness in sensitive users.

Teleport Mode

Tilt the left thumbstick to project a holographic ring. Release the thumbstick to instantly teleport to that location. This mode is more comfortable for those prone to motion sickness.

Turning

Use the right thumbstick. Tilt right to rotate right, tilt left to rotate left.

Gripping Objects

To interact or hold objects in SIMVANA, you will use the grip interaction. To grip an object:

1. Reach for the object

Move your virtual hand into the object. A blue outline will appear around the object when you place your hand inside it.

2. Squeeze the grip button

Press and hold the Grip button on the side of your controller. While held down, you will continue to grip the object.

3. Interact with the gripped object

While the object is held you can interact with it. If you are holding a switch or dial, try moving or twisting your hand to interact with the component. If you are holding a moveable object you can pick it up move it around.

4. Release the object

Let go of the grip button on the side of your controller when you want to let go of the object.

Squeezing Objects

Certain components, like the **breathing bag, syringes** or **low-pressure test bulb**, require squeezing. To squeeze these objects:

1. Grip the object 

Grip the object using the interaction described above

2. Squeeze

Use the trigger button on the front of the controller to squeeze the object. The depth of your trigger press determines how much squeezing force you apply to the object.

Tapping Screens

Components like the Patient Monitor, Ventilation Monitor, and Pause Menu require you to tap to interact. To interact with these screens:

1. Make a pointing gesture

Squeeze the grip button on the controller to make your virtual hand form a pointing gesture

2. Tap the screen

Move your index finger into the screen to interact. It is similar to tapping a phone or iPad.

Accessing the Pause Menu

To access the pause menu while in a scenario, press the menu button on the left controller. When pressed, the pause menu will appear. Use the tapping interaction from above to interact with the menu.