Paediatric Critical Care · VR Medical Simulation

PD
AARNA

VR Paediatric Acute Peritoneal Dialysis Simulator — Made in India

India's first VR-based PD simulator — built specifically for paediatric anatomy, not adapted from adult models

12 immersive clinical scenarios — covering full PD workflow from catheter insertion to complication management

Performance-calibrated with objective assessments — trainee progress tracked automatically, replay unlimited times

Aligned with NMC simulation guidelines — designed for medical colleges, residency programs, and district hospitals

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PD Aarna VR Simulator — NICU Environment

Live VR Simulation Environment

🥽 Meta Quest Compatible

🇮🇳 Made in India

🏥 NICU / PICU Ready

📋 NMC Aligned

PD Aarna Training Workflow

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Wear VR Headset

Trainee puts on Meta Quest headset and enters the virtual paediatric ICU environment

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Select Clinical Scenario

Choose from 12 scenarios — AKI, catheter placement, PD orders, dialysate management

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Perform Procedure

Use VR controllers with tactile feedback to practice the full PD procedure step by step

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Get Objective Report

Receive performance-calibrated assessment scores with areas to improve — repeat anytime

The Clinical Need

A Growing Crisis,
Too Few Trained Hands

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is one of the most common and life-threatening conditions in paediatric critical care. Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) is the primary treatment modality — yet trained clinicians are critically scarce, especially outside metro centres. PD Aarna bridges this gap by bringing hospital-grade simulation to every medical institution across India.

Critically Ill Children

develop Acute Kidney Injury

Critically Ill Newborns

affected by AKI in NICUs

Units With PD Access

NICU, PICU & Paediatric Nephrology only

VR Training Scenarios

across all PD procedures & complications

Why Existing Simulators Fall Short

The Present Problem

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Adult Torso Design — Wrong Anatomy

All current PD simulators are designed for adult torsos in vertical alignment. Training on these fundamentally misrepresents paediatric anatomy and negatively affects the learning process for child-specific procedures.

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High Cost Due to Imports

Existing simulators are imported, making them prohibitively expensive for most Indian medical colleges, district hospitals, and rural health centres — leaving the majority of trainees without any simulation access at all.

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Rising AKI, Shrinking Skilled Workforce

The incidence of AKI in paediatric patients is increasing every year, but the number of clinicians trained in performing peritoneal dialysis has not kept pace — creating a dangerous gap in critical care capability.

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Missing Key Clinical Elements

Present simulators do not teach the critical elements required for managing a child on PD — such as planning PD orders, managing fill/dwell cycles, adjusting dialysate, or identifying and responding to complications in real time.

The Technology

How PD Aarna Works

PD Aarna uses immersive VR technology to replicate the full paediatric ICU environment — from the patient on the table to every instrument in the room. Trainees learn by doing, not observing.

Immersive VR Environment

Trainee wears a Meta Quest VR headset and enters a fully rendered paediatric ICU. The simulation replicates real clinical conditions — lighting, instruments, patient anatomy, and team interactions.

Tactile Procedural Training

VR controllers provide a tactile component that simulates the physical feel of catheter placement, fluid management, and procedural steps — bridging the gap between theory and real-world skill.

12 Clinical Scenarios

Twelve distinct scenarios guide learners through the entire PD workflow — from identifying indications and contraindications to managing fill volume, dwell time, cycle count, and acute complications.

Objective Performance Assessment

Every session is performance-calibrated and generates an objective assessment report. Trainees can review their performance, identify weaknesses, and repeat any scenario as many times as needed.

Product Features

What Makes PD Aarna Different

Made in India — Cost Effective

PD Aarna is indigenously developed, making it far more affordable than imported simulators. Designed to be accessible for government hospitals, private medical colleges, and rural health training centres across India.

Paediatric-Specific Anatomy

Unlike generic adult simulators, PD Aarna is purpose-built around paediatric patient anatomy in the correct clinical position — ensuring trainees develop accurate procedural muscle memory from day one.

Self-Paced Learning

Learners progress at their own pace without scheduling conflicts, instructor availability, or live patient risk. The simulator is available whenever the trainee is ready — day or night, in any location.

Zero Risk to Real Patients

The immersive VR environment situates the trainee in realistic clinical conditions without placing any real patient in danger. Mistakes become learning moments — not medical incidents.

Portable & Easy to Deploy

The entire simulator runs on a Meta Quest headset — no large physical mannequin, no dedicated simulation room required. Carry it in a bag. Set it up in minutes. Train anywhere.

Unlimited Replay Sessions

There is no limit on the number of times a trainee can run through a scenario. Repetition is the foundation of procedural competency — PD Aarna supports it without additional cost per session.

Learning Outcomes

What Trainees Master

Upon completing the PD Aarna course, participants will have hands-on competence across the full clinical scope of paediatric peritoneal dialysis management.

Indications & Contraindications

Accurately identify when peritoneal dialysis is indicated and when it is contraindicated across a range of paediatric clinical presentations — from AKI to electrolyte imbalance.

Full PD Procedure Execution

Perform the complete peritoneal dialysis procedure — catheter insertion, connection, fluid management, and safe disconnection — with correct technique and sterile discipline.

PD Order Planning

Plan and adjust PD orders including fill volume, fill time, dwell time, number of cycles per day, and dialysate composition — tailored to each specific clinical scenario and patient weight.

Complication Identification & Management

Identify complications in real time — including peritonitis, fluid leakage, catheter obstruction, and electrolyte disturbances — and execute appropriate management protocols under simulated pressure.

Why Choose PD Aarna

PD Aarna vs Traditional Simulators

Feature	Traditional Simulators	PD Aarna (VR)
Paediatric-Specific Anatomy	✗ Adult torso only	✓ Built for paediatric patients
Country of Origin	Imported (high cost)	✓ Made in India
Clinical Scenarios	Limited or none	✓ 12 comprehensive scenarios
Complication Management Training	✗ Not covered	✓ Fully integrated
Objective Performance Assessment	✗ Manual/subjective	✓ Automated & calibrated
Portability	Heavy mannequin required	✓ VR headset — carry anywhere
Replay Limit	Wear & tear dependent	✓ Unlimited sessions
Risk to Real Patients	Practice on mannequins only	✓ Zero patient risk, full fidelity

Target Audience

Built For Those Who Need It Most

PD Aarna is designed to reach clinicians and trainees wherever they are — from premier teaching hospitals to district-level health centres managing paediatric emergencies with limited specialist support.

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Residents in Critical Care

Paediatric residents and fellows rotating through NICUs, PICUs, and Paediatric Nephrology Units who need procedural competency in peritoneal dialysis before managing real patients independently.

NICU · PICU · Nephrology

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Medical Students

MBBS and MD students at medical colleges across India, where simulation-based clinical training is now mandated as part of the competency-based curriculum under NMC guidelines.

NMC Guidelines Compliant

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Clinicians in District & Rural Hospitals

Doctors and nurses working in urban health centres, divisional hospitals, and rural facilities where AKI cases arrive but specialist PD expertise is unavailable — PD Aarna trains them to respond confidently.

Urban · Rural · District

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

PD Aarna is compatible with Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 headsets. The system is fully standalone — no PC, no cables, and no dedicated simulation room required. The entire setup is portable and can be operational within minutes.

Yes. PD Aarna is designed in alignment with the National Medical Commission's (NMC) competency-based medical education guidelines, which mandate simulation-based training for clinical procedures at Indian medical colleges. The learning objectives and assessment framework directly map to these requirements.

Each PD Aarna unit (one VR headset) supports individual training sessions. Institutions can procure multiple headsets to run concurrent training sessions — ideal for batch training of residents and medical students in simulation labs.

Yes — one of the key limitations of existing simulators is that they do not teach complication recognition and management. PD Aarna includes dedicated scenarios for identifying and managing peritonitis, catheter obstruction, fluid leakage, and dialysate-related complications, which are critical real-world skills.

Absolutely. PD Aarna is specifically designed to reach beyond metro centres. Its portable VR format means it can be used in district hospitals, divisional health centres, and rural training programmes — exactly where the need for trained PD clinicians is most urgent.

No. PD Aarna supports unlimited replay of all 12 clinical scenarios. Trainees can repeat any scenario as many times as needed to build confidence and achieve competency — at their own pace, without additional cost per session.

Get in Touch

Ready to Train with PD Aarna?

Request a demo, enquire about institutional licensing, or learn how PD Aarna can be integrated into your simulation curriculum. Our team will get back to you within 24 hours.

shakilakulasekaran@medlinerobotics.com

Phone

+91 9445406117

Website

medlinerobotics.com

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🇮🇳 Made in India · NMC Aligned · Startup India Recognised · CDSCO Registered

PDAARNA

A Growing Crisis,Too Few Trained Hands