This is the Materials Layout template documentation for TissueDB. It is part of the TissueDB project.
New materials pages should use {{TissueDB Material Layout}}. This template provides the standard structure for all material pages in TissueDB.
| Parameter |
Description |
Source
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| lead_paragraph |
Introductory paragraph describing the material and its clinical relevance |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| tissues_rows |
HTML table rows (<tr><td>...</td></tr>). Columns: Tissue, Visual, Tactile, Simulator, Notes. Tissue column must link to TissueDB/Tissues/. Visual and Tactile use only Yes / Partial / No. |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| Parameter |
Description |
Source
|
| hero_image |
Filename only, no "File:" prefix (e.g., Agar_powder_simulation.jpg) |
Platform (Sophivorus)
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| hero_image_size |
Display width (default: 350px) |
Platform (Sophivorus)
|
| hero_image_alt |
Alt text for accessibility |
Convention
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| hero_image_caption |
Caption text below image |
Convention
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| hero_image_license |
License attribution line (displayed as small text below image) |
Convention
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| Parameter |
Description |
Source
|
| simulation_requirements |
4-domain fidelity description (Visual, Tactile, Functional, Feedback). Only Visual and Tactile are actively scored; Functional and Feedback are placeholders for future use. |
Dr. Mohr / Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| troubleshooting |
Common problems and solutions when working with this material |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| clinical_context |
Explanation of why this material matters for simulation training |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| overview |
Brief material description for the "At a Glance" collapsed section |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| synonyms_text |
Alternative names and trade names for the material |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
|
| processing |
How to prepare the material for use in simulation |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| safety |
Safety warnings and handling precautions |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| related_materials |
Links and descriptions of related TissueDB materials |
Convention
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These parameters accept HTML table rows (<tr><td>...</td></tr> format).
| Parameter |
Columns |
Source
|
| alternatives_rows |
Alternative, Best For, Trade-offs |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
|
| used_in_simulators_rows |
Simulator, Purpose, Notes |
Convention
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| shelf_life_rows |
Temp Range, Humidity, Surface Reuse, Shelf Life, Spoilage |
Playbook (Jan 2026)
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| license_plate_rows |
Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Cold chain, Altitude, Cost, Shelf storage |
Convention
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| license_plate_notes |
Prose notes explaining conditional entries in the License Plate table |
Convention
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| Parameter |
Description
|
| keywords |
Comma-separated keywords for search
|
| description |
Short page description for search results
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- Material names are generic, not brand-specific. Use "Silicone Rubber" not "Dow Corning Silicone." Brand information belongs in the page body only.
- All table rows must use HTML format. Use
<tr><td>...</td></tr>, not wikitext pipe syntax. Wiki links work inside <td> cells without escaping.
- Tips/Notes column uses the Dr. Mohr pattern: "[What to do] because [why it matters clinically]." Example: "Store in airtight container because exposure to air causes crystallization, which blocks simulation accuracy."
- Visual/Tactile columns use only three values: Yes, Partial, No. Do not create rating scales or numeric scores. Explain partial matches in the Notes column.
- Hero image should show the material in clinical simulation context. Images must be CC-BY-SA 4.0 licensed. Wikimedia Commons is the preferred source.
- Materials pages are demand-driven: create only when referenced by a simulator page. Do not create stub materials pages without a simulator needing them.
- No internal codes on published pages. Remove all codes before publishing. Write rules in plain English.
- References section is built into the template. Place
<ref> tags inline within any text parameter. The template renders <references /> automatically.
- Simulation Requirements uses prose format. Describe Visual and Tactile fidelity characteristics. Do not use rating scales or numeric scores. Leave empty if not yet assessed by Dr. Mohr.
