TracheoCare Training
VR training that prepares healthcare professionals to perform tracheostomy care with confidence and precision.
OneBonsai created a VR TracheoCare training module that allows medical staff to safely practice tracheostomy procedures and emergency responses in lifelike scenarios. The solution improves confidence, retention, and patient safety by turning high-risk training into an immersive, repeatable experience.
Challenge
Training Medical Staff in Critical Tracheostomy Care
Solution
Immersive VR TracheoCare Training
Approach
Combining Medical Expertise with Simulation Technology
Outcome
Safer, More Confident Medical Professionals
Challenge
Tracheostomy care is one of the most sensitive and high-risk procedures performed in clinical environments. Nurses and healthcare staff must be able to respond quickly and effectively when complications occur, as delays or mistakes can put patients’ lives at risk. Traditional training methods, such as classroom lessons, written manuals, or mannequin-based practice, provided some exposure but often lacked the realism and stress needed to prepare staff for real emergencies. Mannequins could not simulate dynamic patient reactions, nor could they replicate the urgency and complexity of an actual clinical environment. As a result, many healthcare workers entered high-pressure situations without enough confidence or hands-on practice, creating a training gap and anxiety for the medical professionals while performing this activity.
“Mannequin training lacked the realism and stress needed to prepare staff for real tracheostomy care.”
Solution
OneBonsai designed a VR training system that places healthcare staff in realistic scenarios where they must perform tracheostomy care and manage complications. The simulation allows trainees to practice routine care as well as emergency interventions, such as clearing obstructions or stabilizing patients under duress. VR controllers are used to replicate medical tools and procedures, giving staff the opportunity to build muscle memory and familiarity with correct techniques. The immersive environment recreates the stress and unpredictability of real clinical situations, providing a safe yet impactful space for repeated practice.
Approach
The VR training was developed in close collaboration with medical experts to ensure it adhered to best practices and clinical protocols. Scenarios were built to cover both common and rare complications, giving trainees exposure to situations they might not otherwise encounter during their education. The system includes real-time feedback and performance tracking, allowing participants to learn from mistakes and continuously improve. Portable and easy to deploy, the training could be implemented directly in hospitals or training centers without requiring heavy infrastructure. This combination of clinical expertise, immersive technology, and accessibility created a tool that could enhance both individual skill-building and organizational training programs.
“I feel much more confident handling emergency tracheostomy care after practicing in VR.”
Outcome
The VR TracheoCare training significantly boosted staff confidence and preparedness for high-risk tracheostomy procedures. Nurses reported that the immersive experience helped them better handle the stress of real emergencies, while instructors observed improved performance and knowledge retention compared to traditional training methods. By enabling safe, repeatable practice of critical procedures, the program reduced the training gap between classroom learning and real-world application. For healthcare institutions, this meant safer patient outcomes, a higher standard of care, and a scalable training solution that could be deployed across departments. The project demonstrated how VR can transform specialized medical training, turning high-risk procedures into safer, more controlled learning experiences.
TracheoCare Training
TracheoCare Training
TracheoCare Training
“It’s an invaluable tool to improve staff skills and allow them to retrain at their own pace.”
