Dräger and VirtualiSurg’s SimLabsXR Set to Revolutionize Global ICU Training with Immersive VR breakthrough
Paris, France – December 2025 – In response to the urgent global challenge of sepsis—a leading cause of death worldwide responsible for approximately 11 million deaths annually and affecting an estimated 49 million people each year—VirtualiSurg and Dräger are preparing the international launch of SimLabsXR, a next‑generation virtual reality (VR) simulator designed to transform intensive care unit (ICU) training. The platform provides multidisciplinary healthcare teams with an unprecedented, hands‑on environment for team‑based critical care education.
Addressing the Global Sepsis Training Gap
Sepsis results from a dysregulated host response to infection, often leading to organ failure and death. Effective management requires speed, coordination, and precise clinical judgment. Yet access to traditional simulation training remains limited due to high costs, logistical constraints, and restricted availability.
A New Standard for ICU Simulation
SimLabsXR addresses these challenges by offering a dynamic, multi‑user VR environment that accurately models critical care physiology and real‑world hospital pressures—delivering highly realistic patient scenarios without the expense or limitations of conventional mannequin‑based simulation.
Clinically Validated Physiology in a Virtual ICU
Built on a clinically validated physiology engine, SimLabsXR responds in real time to learners’ decisions, enabling teams to practice triage, emergency response, and interprofessional collaboration in a safe, immersive setting.
Designed for Team-Based, High-Pressure Decision-Making
Instructors can adapt scenario progression, observe sessions remotely, and conduct structured debriefings to promote reflection and long‑term skill retention. Its modular architecture and continuous updates ensure the platform evolves alongside clinical practice and scales seamlessly across educational institutions and healthcare systems worldwide.
“SimLabsXR represents a breakthrough in critical care education,” said Seana Martin, Executive Vice President at VirtualiSurg. “By recreating the pressure and unpredictability of the ICU in a virtual environment, we enable clinicians to safely and repeatedly practice high‑stakes decision‑making—before they ever face it in real patient care.”
Proven Impact and Global Adoption
Already implemented in five countries, SimLabsXR is transforming ICU training by integrating technical, relational, and emotional learning dimensions. Post‑session evaluations demonstrate strong learner engagement and high perceived educational value, underscoring the platform’s potential to democratize access to essential critical care training worldwide.
“Healthcare demands speed, clarity, and teamwork,” added Ms. Martin. “SimLabsXR empowers clinical teams to respond effectively to sepsis and other life‑threatening conditions, ensuring they are prepared for the real‑world pressures of intensive care.”
Shaping the Future of Critical Care Education
Poised to reshape critical care education globally, SimLabsXR offers a flexible, cost‑effective, and immersive approach to lifesaving clinical training—complementing, and in some cases replacing, traditional simulation methods.
Dräger Virtuo SimLabsXR simulation of adult in sepsis in the ICU
Dräger Virtuo SimLabsXR simulation of adult undergoing anesthesia in the OR
About Dräger
Dräger. Technology for Life.
Dräger is a leading international medical and safety technology company. Its products protect, support, and save lives. Founded in Lübeck, Germany, in 1889, Dräger generated global sales of approximately EUR 3 billion in 2022. The company is represented in more than 190 countries and employs over 14,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.draeger.com.
About VirtualiSurg
Founded in Paris, France, in 2017, VirtualiSurg is a global leader in immersive simulation for medical and surgical training. Its mission is to improve patient outcomes by redefining knowledge sharing and technical mastery at scale. The company operates internationally, with offices in Paris, Montreal, São Paulo, Singapore, and Tokyo. For more information, visit www.virtualisurg.com.
