Florida Hospital for Children at Otronicon

Florida Hospital for Children Has Its Gaming Face On as a Major Sponsor at Otronicon

WHAT:       This weekend, video gamers are coming together to explore science, art, technology 
               and careers, and to celebrate Otronicon's fifth year at the Orlando Science Center. Not only
               is this an event where attendees can have fun playing new and classic video games, they
               can also learn about the latest in medical technology, simulation and digital media.

               Florida Hospital for Children is involved again as a sponsor and partner, with an expanded
               area on medical simulation this year. Florida Hospital doctors will be on hand to answer 
               questions and share their knowledge. Interactive, cutting-edge technology will also be
               accessible such as the da Vinci® Robot (uses robotic arms to perform surgical procedures),
               BMI analyzer (measures height and weight to calculate Body Mass Index), Symbionix
               (computerized simulation for Minimally Invasive Surgery that enables real-life scenes and
               movement), Box Trainers (simulators that allow repetitive and deliberate surgical training
               and practice) and Echocardiogram equipment (uses sound waves to produce images of the
               heart, allowing doctors to see how the it is pumping blood and identify abnormalities of
               heart muscles and valves). 

               Come out for a rare opportunity to see how Florida Hospital is breaking new ground in
               surgery, and learn about how the latest and greatest in medical advancements relate to
               gaming technology.

WHEN:      Friday, Jan. 15 & Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 - 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 - 
                     10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE:     Orlando Science Center
                 777 East Princeton Street
                 Orlando 32803

VISUALS:   Interview, photo and video opportunities will be available, including:

• Speak to Florida Hospital physicians about the latest technology and how simulation and gaming can translate into careers in medicine
• See attendees interacting at the Florida Hospital for Children exhibit, as they try "performing surgery" and learn about the various devices

CONTACT:   For more information, call 407.514.2000 or visit www.otronicon.org.

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