A titanium heart, a maternity hospital and a life-saving masterclass: useful medical activities in honor of Donor Day

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The RUSSIA EXPO pays special attention to the subject of healthcare. At the site of the Ministry of Health you can learn how the lives of mothers and children are saved even in the most difficult situations, see how artificial organs work, and learn how to administer first aid to victims. 

INTERACTIVESCIENTIFIC PLATFORM "GIVING LIFE: ARTIFICIAL ORGANS ARE A REALITY" 6+

At the interactive display pavilion of the Ministry of Health of Russia "In the Service of Health!" visitors have a unique opportunity to see and touch the first domestic device of auxiliary circulation AVK-N "Sputnik".

The device helps the heart with severe forms of insufficiency to pump blood through the body. Heart failure is one of the most dangerous diseases in which the pumping function of the heart is weakened. A significant step in the development of medicine was the emergence of wearable devices that allow a person to lead a normal life outside the clinic.

Specialists will tell the guests about the history of the "artificial heart", the functionality of the Russian device, the practice of application in national medical research centers, as well as the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

FIRST AIDMASTERCLASSES AT THE VENUE OF THE RUSSIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH 6+

First aid instructors of the Russian Red Cross hold daily masterclasses for all guests of the International RUSSIA EXPO. It will be possible not only to get acquainted with the theory, but also to practice the acquired knowledge on special mannequins under the supervision of experienced instructors.

Participants of the masterclass will learn:

- basic algorithm of first aid;

- first aid to the victim in the absence of consciousness and breathing;

- first aid in case of upper respiratory tract obstruction;

- first aid for severe external bleeding.

INTERACTIVECHILDREN'S CORNER "FUTURE DOCTOR" 0+

Specially for the young guests of the Exposition a unique opportunity to try on the role of a doctor has been arranged. Children get acquainted with medical professions, examine organs on special children's mannequins, learn how to brush their teeth and take care of themselves. And most importantly - they cultivate a sensitive, attentive attitude to a sick person, develop kindness and responsiveness.

Children and parents can expect:

- acquaintance with medical clothing;

- acquaintance with human organs (skeleton model, eye, heart, jaw, etc.);

- acquaintance with objects, development and improvement of fine motor skills (ability to use toy objects - phonendoscope, syringe, etc.);

- introduction to different medical activities and improvement of movement coordination ("examine a patient", "check the patient's eyesight", "take medicine", etc.);

- lessons on the development of mental abilities: long-term memory, different types of perception;

- lessons on the development of self-care skills (ability to put away attributes and toys, to put things in order after the game);

- development of the teamwork skill, the desire to unite for joint play, observance of certain rules in the game and the desire to help people.

INTERACTIVEPLATFORM "MATERNITY HOSPITAL" 18+

Adult guests have a unique opportunity to take part in a masterclass on an advanced full-size birthing simulator, which has precise anatomical features and functions. Under the guidance of experts, you can take a closer look at the birthing process, understand its peculiarities and subtleties, and learn a range of obstetrics skills on realistic anatomical simulators of "mother" and "baby".

GOINGBACKWARDS: THE MUSEUM OF HEALTHY HABITS 6+

In holographic pyramids with a 3D presence effect, guests can learn about healthy and diseased human organs. The objects are three-dimensional and can be viewed from any angle, examining the smallest details. Guests will also learn what affects our health and will be able to watch cartoons about bad habits and much more.

The Ministry of Health venue is open every day except for technical days. You can find out the schedule in the "Events" section.