Template:TissueDB Material Layout/doc

This is the Materials Layout template documentation for TissueDB. It is part of the TissueDB project.

New Pages Should Use Material Layout

New materials pages should use {{TissueDB Material Layout}}. This template provides the standard structure for all material pages in TissueDB.

Parameter	Description	Source
lead_paragraph	Introductory paragraph describing the material and its clinical relevance	Playbook (Jan 2026)
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)

Parameter	Description	Source
hero_image	Filename only, no "File:" prefix (e.g., `Agar_powder_simulation.jpg`)	Platform (Sophivorus)
hero_image_size	Display width (default: 350px)	Platform (Sophivorus)
hero_image_alt	Alt text for accessibility	Convention
hero_image_caption	Caption text below image	Convention
hero_image_license	License attribution line (displayed as small text below image)	Convention

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)
troubleshooting	Common problems and solutions when working with this material	Playbook (Jan 2026)
clinical_context	Explanation of why this material matters for simulation training	Playbook (Jan 2026)
overview	Brief material description for the "At a Glance" collapsed section	Playbook (Jan 2026)
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)
safety	Safety warnings and handling precautions	Playbook (Jan 2026)
related_materials	Links and descriptions of related TissueDB materials	Convention

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
shelf_life_rows	Temp Range, Humidity, Surface Reuse, Shelf Life, Spoilage	Playbook (Jan 2026)
license_plate_rows	Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Cold chain, Altitude, Cost, Shelf storage	Convention
license_plate_notes	Prose notes explaining conditional entries in the License Plate table	Convention

Parameter	Description
keywords	Comma-separated keywords for search
description	Short page description for search results

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.