LifesaverSIM - a game simulator for first aid and tactical medicine
Content
- History of the start-up
- Elements of first aid and tactical medicine
- A tool for self-study and learning the MARCH protocol
- Business model and promotion
LifesaverSIM is an innovative game simulator for training first aid and tactical medicine skills in combat conditions as close to real life as possible. By combining gamification with modern training methods, LifesaverSIM allows you to hone important skills in a safe environment where every decision counts.
Created by Ukrainian specialists specifically for the Defence Forces, it will also be useful for anyone who lives or works in a war zone and wants to learn how to effectively provide first aid and save lives.
History of the start-up
The history of LifesaverSIM is a journey full of challenges, bold ideas and invaluable experience. Our team has gone through the creation of various startups in the field of service IT, game development, and now in the field of defence tech. We have experienced both successes and painful defeats, but this path has only made us stronger. Despite the difficulties, we have stayed together, united by a common goal - to create projects that make a real difference.
Our professional experience covers a wide range of projects: from mobile games to console and PlayStation titles. We have worked on both entertainment games and serious games that have educational and practical value.
For example, in collaboration with American doctors, we have created an innovative project to diagnose concussions using gaming technology. We also have experience in developing various simulators that help hone skills in an interactive environment.
The idea for LifesaverSIM was born out of real-life experience and an urgent need. Maksym, one of our team members, voluntarily mobilised and started serving in a tactical medicine unit. He saw with his own eyes the problem of insufficient training of the military to provide first aid in extreme conditions.
When we came back to the team with this idea, we discussed it, validated the problem and realised that we could create an effective, affordable and easy-to-use tool for tactical medicine training.
Our research has shown that there are virtually no mobile solutions for tactical medicine training on the market. Existing tools are mostly based on VR/AR technologies or passive training methods. The former are expensive, difficult to implement, and require special equipment, while the latter do not meet modern requirements for effective training and often do not engage the user properly.
"We don't hold a gun or fight, but we have the knowledge and experience that can save lives,"
says Olesya, a member of our team. "Using our skills, we create a product for our military to enable them to learn how to save the most valuable thing - life".
This is how LifesaverSIM was born - a project that combines our technological knowledge, gamification, and the desire to make the world safer for those who protect us.
Elements of first aid and tactical medicine
Tactical medicine and first aid is not just a set of protocols, but a system of knowledge and skills that helps you act quickly, efficiently and confidently in the most difficult conditions.
The LifesaverSIM is designed to teach users basic and advanced medical training elements that are needed both on the battlefield and in civilian life. Thanks to its interactive approach to training, the simulator allows you to not only memorise the theory, but also practice it in practice - through scenarios close to real-life situations.
In this section, we will look at the key elements of first aid and tactical medicine that will form the basis for developing critical skills in an emergency.
A tool for self-study and learning the MARCH protocol
LifesaverSIM is an effective self-study tool created in accordance with the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Committee (TCCC) guidelines and NATO standards for the ASM course. The simulator allows you to practice critical battlefield care skills through training missions that simulate real-life combat scenarios.
In LifesaverSIM, users are trained to work according to the MARCH protocol, which includes the following steps:
- Massive Hemorrhage: control dangerous bleeding, apply tourniquets, tamponade wounds and use pressure bandages.
- Airway: restoring airway patency, identifying and removing obstructions.
- Respiration: assessment of chest injuries, application of occlusive tapes and barping to prevent tension pneumothorax.
- Circulation: recognising signs of shock, controlling non-critical bleeding and maintaining the stability of the casualty.
- Hypothermia: prevent hypothermia and prepare for evacuation.
Soon, LifesaverSIM will be supplemented with new modules for deeper training, including:
- Training programmes for Combat Lifesavers (CLS) and Combat Medics (CMC).
- First aid courses for civilians: Stop the Bleed, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support.
Thanks to these features, LifesaverSIM helps you not only learn the theory, but also practice life-saving skills.
Business model and promotion
LifesaverSIM has an ambitious development strategy focused on three key areas: B2G (business-to-government), B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer). In each of them, the team implements separate approaches to ensure efficient growth and maximum impact on the audience.
In the B2C area, the focus is on launching civilian courses, which are currently being actively developed. They will allow us to attract a wide audience that wants to learn first aid skills in emergency situations.
In the B2G sector, the team is working on creating new military courses tailored to the needs of the army and security services. In parallel, the B2B sector is also developing, where LifesaverSIM offers solutions for training centres, staff training organisations and corporate clients.
The business model is based on a freemium approach: the basic content in the app is available for free, allowing users to get acquainted with the functionality. For extended access to premium courses, a subscription is required. At the same time, Ukrainian users have two options: sign up for a paid subscription or verify themselves through the Diia app and get free access to premium content.
The marketing strategy in Ukraine is based on the creation and development of a community united by the topic of tactical medicine. During the closed beta testing, the team actively interacted with users, collecting feedback and suggestions to improve the product.
Social media, in particular the Telegram channel and Instagram page, played a special role in promoting LifesaverSIM, where a loyal audience of combat medics, instructors and military personnel is being formed. An active community not only helps with feedback, but also effectively disseminates information about the app.
Media support and cooperation with tactical medicine instructors who use the simulator in their training sessions were important elements of the public release. This enhances the credibility of the product among the professional audience.
In preparation for the international market, the team is focusing its efforts on B2G and B2B, working directly with NATO military institutions and other international organisations.
LifesaverSIM has already attracted interest from the UN, and in August the team presented the product at one of the organisation's workshops. This approach opens up new opportunities for global scaling of the project and integration into the training systems of military and civilian specialists in different countries.
Conclusion
The main goal of LifesaverSIM is to provide both military and civilians with an effective tool for acquiring vital skills that can save lives in critical situations. We want every user, regardless of experience or training, to have the opportunity to learn how to act quickly, confidently and effectively under stress.
Our team is working to turn LifesaverSIM into a comprehensive tactical medicine and first aid training platform. We plan to expand the functionality, create new training modules for different levels of training, integrate modern protocols and adapt the course for an international audience.
We are confident that LifesaverSIM will be an important step towards creating a culture of pre-medical training, where everyone will know how to act in an emergency to save the most precious thing - life.
