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20080227073 | Methods and Apparatus for Autonomous Casualty Simulation - Method and apparatus to provide simulation of a human casualty. In one embodiment an autonomous casualty simulator includes a processing module having a scenario progression controller and a physiological modeling system to receive sensor input and to control effectors. The autonomous casualty simulator can be contained in a nominal human mannequin form. | 09-18-2008 |
20080233549 | BODY ANATOMIE VISUAL AID GARMENTS - One embodiment of the apparatus includes clothing depicting a selected body anatomy so that when the clothing is associated with the body to be massaged the clothing presents the location of the body system of interest. Such clothing preferably forms a visual aid that is associated with a body to be massaged that shows (a) the location of a muscle system (with or without labels) perhaps including a split view overlaying muscles and underlying muscles, (b) a skeletal system depicting bony landmarks and origin, insertion and function of attached muscles, (c) a lymphatic system showing circulation paths, (d) the nine regions and quadrants of a human body, and (e) the location of organs and acupressure points including chakras. Such a visual aid would preferably be useful for allowing a student to better comprehend the meaning of terms such as medial, lateral, prone, and supine and the locations of body “landmarks.” | 09-25-2008 |
20080241807 | Apparatuses and Methods for Simulating Microlaryngeal Surgery - Apparatus for simulating microlaryngeal surgery. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a larynx model that emulates an actual larynx, the larynx model including an inner passage that includes a vocal fold model support that emulates a portion of an actual vocal fold, and a vocal fold model that emulates tissues of an actual vocal fold, the vocal fold model being adapted to be received by the vocal fold model support of the larynx model. | 10-02-2008 |
20080286735 | System and a Method for Simulating a Manual Interventional Operation by a User in a Medical Procedure - The present invention deals with a system ( | 11-20-2008 |
20080293028 | Breathing Manikin - A medical training manikin ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080299529 | Training Model for the Endoscopic Investigation and Treatment of Hollow Organs - A training model for endoscopic investigation and the treatment of hollow organs. The training model includes a chamber intended for accommodating the hollow organ with a chamber wall, at least one inlet fastened in the chamber wall with a coupling device to which the hollow organ can be coupled for the introduction of an endoscope through the inlet into the hollow organ, a connection in the chamber wall to which can be coupled a suction pump for the generation of a negative pressure in the chamber and a moulding in the chamber comprising a cavity into which the coupling device opens out and which is adapted to an outer contour of the hollow organ and into which the hollow organ can be inserted. The generation of a negative pressure allows the hollow organ to be widened in accordance with natural conditions. | 12-04-2008 |
20080318194 | KIT FOR TEACHING THE COMPOSITION OF BLOOD - A kit for fabricating various visual models is used to teach students about blood, blood pathology, and the quantitative concepts associated with blood pathology. The kit includes various sized containers that hold colored beads that resemble red blood cells and the various types of white blood cells. | 12-25-2008 |
20090029333 | BODY PART MODEL WITH PULLOUT TABS - A body part model for a model body part of a human or other animal. The model includes a pullout tab. A base portion has one or more slots therein to accept the pullout tab with the pullout tab having a major surface thereon to display indicia that relate to the model body part. | 01-29-2009 |
20090061405 | DOLL WITH REVOLVING ABDOMINAL CHAMBER TO SIMULATE PREGNANCY - An abdominal torso element for a doll incorporates a receiving cavity with a first rotational element mounted in the torso element having an enlarged abdominal surface representing a pregnant abdomen and incorporating an associated fetal cavity. The first rotational element is positionable in a first closed position with the enlarged abdominal surface exterior to the torso element simulating pregnancy and a second open position with the enlarged abdominal surface received in the receiving cavity. A second rotational element is nested within the first rotational element and has an outer surface representing a non-pregnant abdomen. The second rotational element is positionable in a first open position and a second closed position with the non-pregnant abdominal surface exposed simulating a non-pregnant condition. A fetus/baby model is removably received within the fetal cavity and can be viewed and removed/inserted with the first and second rotational elements in the open position. | 03-05-2009 |
20090068627 | MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGICAL SIMULATOR INCLUDING A CONDUCTIVE ELASTOMER LAYER - Conductive elastomeric circuits are used in various simulated physiological structures such as tissues and organs, enabling feedback to be provided indicating whether a simulated task is being performed correctly. For example, a surgical trainer has a simulated human tissue structure made of an elastomeric composition, at least one reinforcing layer of a fibrous material, and at least one flexible electrical circuit. The surgical trainer preferably includes multiple areas for practicing surgical skills, each with evaluation circuits for providing feedback regarding that skill. Conductive elastomers are also incorporated into other types of medical training simulators, to similarly provide feedback. In another embodiment, a simulated organ has a conductive elastomeric circuit in the periphery of the simulated organ, enabling feedback to be provided to evaluate whether a person is properly manipulating the organ in response to a manual applied pressure. | 03-12-2009 |
20090075244 | Models and Methods of Using Same for Testing Medical Devices - Disclosed herein are synthetic anatomical models that are designed to enable simulated use testing by medical device companies, medical device designers, individual inventors, or any other entity interested in the performance of medical devices. These models are unique in possessing a level of complexity that allows them to be substituted for either a live animal, an animal cadaver, or a human cadaver in the testing of these devices. These models are further characterized by a similarity of geometry, individual component physical properties, and component-to-component interfacial properties with the appropriate target tissue and anatomy. | 03-19-2009 |
20090081627 | Dynamic Human Model - A dynamic human model is jointed and movable and provides an aid for understanding, studying, and mastering the structure of the human body. In one embodiment, the dynamic human model includes a skeleton model having a plurality of bone elements coupled together by articulating joints, and muscles attachable to the bone elements. The muscles are flexible for contracting and stretching. At least one of the muscles has one or more optical elements incorporated therein for generating a first color when the muscle is contracted and a second color when the muscle is stretched. | 03-26-2009 |
20090098521 | TISSUE MIMICKING PHANTOM - A tissue mimicking phantom is disclosed, in which the tissue-mimicking phantom comprises: at least an upper gelatin layer, each configured with at least a sunken area; at least a lower gelatin layer, each disposed beneath the at least one upper gelatin layer while being configured with at least a microchannel network having blood-mimicking fluid flowing therein; and at least a micro-heater. By the use of the sunken area of the at least one upper gelatin layer to simulate shapes and depths of different trauma wounds, the healing of anyone of the trauma wounds can be accessed clinically through a physical properties test while subjecting the trauma wound under different negative pressures and different dressings. | 04-16-2009 |
20090098522 | System for Simulation and Teaching Medical Care - The present invention is a system and method for simulating portable medical diagnostic instrument where an instructor interface is configured to communicate simulated medical information to simulated portable medical diagnostic instrument for teaching purposes to allow a trainee to read the simulated information on the simulated medical diagnostic instrument in a simulated real life environment. | 04-16-2009 |
20090197231 | Toilet training using absorbent article packaging - Presented is packaging for supplying disposable personal care products to a caregiver and for enhancing toilet training of a child, the packaging including a storage bin having a storage bin bottom and a reclosable cover and defining an interior space; a plurality of disposable personal care products disposed in the interior space; and an informational item adapted to teach the caregiver to use the storage bin to enhance toilet training. Also presented is a method for toilet training a subject, the method including providing a storage bin having a storage bin bottom and a reclosable cover and defining an interior space, wherein a plurality of disposable personal care products disposed in the interior space; and instructing a caregiver to incorporate use of the storage bin into toilet training. | 08-06-2009 |
20090208915 | CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEM - A system for medical training includes an anatomical simulator modeled after at least a portion of a body, the simulator including at least one external surface, and at least one cavity in fluidic communication with the external surface via a cavity. The system further includes at least one internal sensor positioned at an internal location of the anatomical simulator, the internal sensor positioned to receive an internal input based on forces applied from within the cavity, at least one external sensor positioned at an external location of the anatomical simulator and to receive an external input based on forces applied to the external surface, and a feedback display system in communication with the sensors to simultaneously record external sensor readings from the at least one external sensor and internal sensor readings from the at least one internal sensor and at least one time measurement device. | 08-20-2009 |
20090215016 | Device for the determination of parameters particularly for therapeutic compression means on limbs - A device for the determination of parameters, particularly for therapeutic compression measures on limbs ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090263775 | Systems and Methods for Surgical Simulation and Training - A surgical simulation and training platform can mimic human physiology to the extent possible, while enabling dynamic pathology and complication introduction to facilitate training and evaluation needs. The platform can include a subject body having an outer surface and defining at least one cavity, with a capture mechanism configured to receive an instrument and mounted to a robotic positioning assembly within the cavity. The system can further include one or more sensors configured to determine the position of at least one instrument or provide data for determining the position, and a processor. The processor can receive data indicating a position of at least one instrument relative to the cavity in a subject body and provide a command to the robotic positioning assembly to adjust the position of the capture mechanism to encounter and engage the instrument during surgical simulation. | 10-22-2009 |
20090305213 | SIMULATIONSVORRICHTUNG ZUM SIMULIEREN VON EINDRINGVORGANGEN - The invention relates to a simulation device for simulating penetration processes, carried out by a needle- or pin-like instrument or tool, the simulation device comprising: a handle ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090317781 | MEDICAL INSTRUCTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method, system, method of doing business, and computer program product for providing instruction and device training. More particularly, the invention provides information and training around medical, veterinary and anatomical procedures. The procedures are presented as a multimedia interactive platform to provide improved instruction and training. | 12-24-2009 |
20100003657 | MEDICAL TRAINING APPARATUS - A medical training apparatus comprising an instrument holder with a medical instrument, a model patient body simulating a patient subject to medical treatment or examination, and an examination table on which the model patient body is placed. The medical training apparatus comprises a posture detection means for detecting the posture of the examination table, a medical instrument status detection means for detecting the working status of the medical instrument, an examination receiving status detection means for detecting the situation of the model patient body in medical treatment or examination, and a model patient body driving means housed in the model patient body. The model patient body driving means changes the facial or body expression of the model patient body, depending on combination of at least one of the posture detection signal output from the posture detection means and the medical instrument status detection signal output from the medical instrument status detection means, and the examination receiving status detection signal output from the examination receiving status detection means. | 01-07-2010 |
20100015590 | Guiding and reminding device for determining the appropriate injection site, particularly for regularly performed medication injections and/or taking blood for testing - A device for determining appropriate injection or testing sites. At least two movable adjacent plates are each provided with holes arranged in a certain system that can be brought in coincidence. A date carrier plate has numbers corresponding to the days of a month arranged in a certain system. A time carrier plate has numbers corresponding to the various times, mostly the hours, or parts of a day. After moving the plates a coincidence of holes in each determines the appropriate date and corresponding time for the optimal needle insertion point for the given date and time. Site determination signs defining a more exact needle insertion point on the various body parts are also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
20100041005 | Tissue-mimicking phantom for prostate cancer brachytherapy - A phantom for prostate cancer brachytherapy has a prostate tissue phantom shaped like a real prostate gland, a perineal tissue phantom surrounding the prostate tissue phantom, a skin tissue phantom separating the perineal tissue phantom from an outside environment, and an enclosure. The prostate tissue phantom is a polyvinyl alcohol cryogel (PVA-C) having undergone 3-5 freeze-thaw cycles and having 10-20% w/w PVA in a solvent (e.g. water), 4-8% w/w oil and an amount of acoustic scattering particles to ultrasonically distinguish the prostate-tissue phantom from its surroundings. The perineal tissue phantom is a PVA-C having undergone 1-2 freeze-thaw cycles and having 10-20% w/w PVA in a solvent, 4-8% w/w oil and an amount of acoustic scattering particles to ultrasonically distinguish the perineal tissue phantom from its surroundings. The skin tissue phantom is a PVA-C having undergone at least 6 freeze-thaw cycles and having 15-25% w/w PVA in a solvent. The phantom mimics the imaging and mechanical properties of the prostate and surrounding tissues, providing a realistic phantom for prostate cancer brachytherapy. | 02-18-2010 |
20100047751 | PHANTOM - A phantom comprises at least one first means for generating at least one dipole and at least one second means for actuating the first means in a non-electrical manner. | 02-25-2010 |
20100120006 | Dynamic Minimally Invasive Training and Testing Environments - The disclosed invention contemplates a device and method related to training medical personnel (i.e., for example, surgeons) to perform endoscopic procedures. The disclosed technology solves two problems currently present in the art of using surgical simulators. The first improvement provides a dynamic training program, rather than a program that is the same for every training run. In one embodiment, the device provides a target array that can change position in three dimensions during the training session. In one embodiment, the target array can also change position at various velocities. Consequently, the present invention provides improved discrimination between evaluating innate skill of hand-eye coordination versus surgical skill. | 05-13-2010 |
20100129781 | Electrical bronze acupuncture statue apparatus - The invention discloses the electrical bronze acupuncture statue apparatus that comprises the electrical elements, the sensors and the embedded system. The invention simulates the acupuncture points for practicing the traditional Chinese medicine treatment and provides the virtual results. | 05-27-2010 |
20100167249 | Surgical training simulator having augmented reality - A surgical training device includes a body form, an optical tracking system within the body form, and a camera configured to be optically tracked and to obtain images of at least one surgical instrument located within the body form. The surgical training device further includes a computer configured to receive signals from the optical tracking system, and a display operatively coupled to the computer and operative to display the images of at least one surgical instrument and a virtual background, the virtual background depicting a portion of a body cavity, the virtual background displayed from a perspective of the camera configured to be optically tracked. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167250 | Surgical training simulator having multiple tracking systems - A surgical training device, includes a body form, at least two cameras configured to obtain image data of at least one implement located within the body form, and a magnetic tracking system operative to transmit signals, the signals corresponding to position and alignment information of the at least one implement. The surgical training device also includes a computer configured to receive the image data from the at least two cameras, receive the signals from the magnetic tracking system, and generate position and alignment data of the at least one implement from the image data and the signals. A display is operatively coupled to the computer and operative to display at least one image of the at least one implement and a virtual background, the virtual background depicting a portion of a body cavity. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167251 | HUMAN TORSO PHANTOM FOR IMAGING OF HEART WITH REALISTIC MODES OF CARDIAC AND RESPIRATORY MOTION - A human torso phantom and its construction, wherein the phantom mimics respiratory and cardiac cycles in a human allowing acquisition of medical imaging data under conditions simulating patient cardiac and respiratory motion. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167252 | Method and Apparatus for Illumination and Recording of Internal Cavity of Medical Simulator and Integrating Simulation Data - A method and apparatus for illuminating and recording an internal cavity of a medical simulator and integrating simulator data is disclosed. An apparatus for illuminating and recording an internal cavity of a medical simulator and integrating simulator data comprising: at least one light source configured for illuminating the internal cavity with light outside of the visible spectrum during an operator session, at least one video camera having a field of vision including at least part of the internal cavity for video recording an operator session; and a synchronizing system receiving and storing the at least one video recording of the at least one video camera and the at least one data output of the medical simulator. | 07-01-2010 |
20100178644 | INTERACTIVE SIMULATION OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - A simulator simulates interaction between a surgical tool and biological tissue, providing real time visual and/or haptic feedback. The simulator receives tool input device information representative of a user's movement of a physical tool. The simulator simulates, based on the tool input device information, an interaction between the simulated tool and simulated biological tissue. The simulator uses multiple computational threads, some of which provide their calculations to interrelated threads for use. The simulator displays a visual representation of the simulated interaction between the simulated tool and the simulated biological tissue and provides haptic feedback to the user. The threads may operate asynchronously and have different spatial and/or temporal resolutions. Threads may be selectively activated and deactivated. Threads may move their spatial coverage. | 07-15-2010 |
20100203489 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING INJECTION REMINDERS VIA STUFFED DOLL - The present invention provides for a system and method for keeping injection reminders via stuffed doll. A stuffed doll is configured to receive a plurality of needles and a plurality of markers on the entirety of its body. The needles' locations on the stuffed doll may represent reminders of injection sites on the patient's body. The needles may represent past, current, or future injection sites, or any combination thereof. The needles may further comprise different distinctive qualities, such as thickness and changeable day of the week indicators or colors, allowing the needles to represent different injection types or times. Each needle may still further include blank labels on which a patient can record details pertinent to the specific injection instance. The markers' locations on the stuffed doll may represent reminders of future injection sites on the patient's body. The markers may further comprise different distinctive qualities and include blank labels as described with the needles above. | 08-12-2010 |
20100216105 | Surgical Simulation Device and Assembly - A system for simulating a surgical procedure that includes a housing covering an anatomical model. The model is made up of simulated tissue supported on a base assembly that allows pivoting and rotation of the simulated tissue. The simulated tissue includes a portion that represents soft tissue, such as dermal tissue, muscle, connective tissue and the like, and a portion that represents hard tissue, such as osseous tissue. The housing includes apertures through which a surgical instrument may be inserted for simulating a procedure on the simulated tissue. Cannulas may be set within the apertures. | 08-26-2010 |
20100273135 | System for Displaying and Interacting With Palpatable Feature - A training aid for of a medical procedure where a substance is injected under the skin is disclosed that provides a user with the sensation of “pushing” the substance under the skin to smooth out raised areas. The training apparatus includes an artificial skin area with a raised feature protruding there from that is provided by cam-driven lifters positioned under the artificial skin area. The raised feature simulates the injected substance and may be touched and manipulated by the user. | 10-28-2010 |
20100279263 | Polysomnography Training Apparatus - A patient simulator for training a person on performing a polysomnography includes a mannequin representing a torso and head of a human body made of a rigid material with a skin layer on the surface of the mannequin. The skin layer being made of an artificial skin material simulating the electrical conductivity and electrical impedance of human skin. The patient simulator further includes a signal generator for generating electrical signals simulating biophysiological activity. A plurality of emitter electrodes positioned underneath the skin layer and connected to the signal generator to receive the electrical signals, and transmit the electrical signals through the skin layer. A controller is connected to the signal generator to control the signal generator to generate the electrical signals. | 11-04-2010 |
20100291523 | MANIKIN WITH COOLING PLATE - Manikin for the training of medical personnel and the like, comprising electrical circuitry for sensing of input parameters and controlling of output parameters. The manikin comprises a plate comprising metal, for the conduction of heat generated by said electrical circuitry, away from said circuitry. The said plate serves as a structural part, as it is connected, directly or indirectly, to at least one of the group consisting of thighs, pelvis, neck (head), and arms. Furthermore, the plate constitutes at least a part of a Faraday cage surrounding a manikin main board. | 11-18-2010 |
20100330545 | INTELLIGENT TISSUE MIMICKING ULTRASONIC PHANTOM AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - An intelligent tissue mimicking ultrasonic phantom, which is a temperature-sensitive polymer gel having the following acoustic properties and other physical characteristics: acoustic velocity: 1500-1550 m/s; acoustic impedance: (1.50−1.60)×10 | 12-30-2010 |
20110045450 | Systems and Methods for Evaluating Medication Delivery from a Delivery Apparatus Using a Model Face and Airway - The present application is directed to systems and methods for evaluating medication delivery from a delivery apparatus using a model face and airway. Generally, a model face and airway may include a simulated bone structure; a simulated trachea defining an air passageway; simulated soft tissue positioned over a least a portion of the simulated bone structure; and a simulated epidermal skin layer surrounding at least one side of the simulated soft tissue. The simulated soft tissue and the simulated epidermal skin layer define at least one of a nasal cavity and a mouth cavity in communication with the air passageway of the simulated trachea. | 02-24-2011 |
20110053132 | BREAST IMPLANT TEACHING MODEL - A model or mannequin is provided for use in the field of medicine to teach anatomic body structure and demonstrate surgical procedures and techniques. The teaching model is designed as a life size replica of a female torso. The model is designed to be an anatomically correct replica including a torso portion with a fabric chest wall, symmetrical pectoralis major muscle layers that are secured to the chest wall and symmetrical breast tissue layers that are secured over the pectoralis muscle layers. Currently available breast implants are utilized by the educator to demonstrate the placement of the implants in various pockets. If necessary the breast tissue, and muscle layers can be elevated to reveal the deeper tissue layers. | 03-03-2011 |
20110076659 | ELECTRONIC PHANTOM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLING A PHANTOM FOR A QUANTITATIVE ULTRASOUND DEVICE - An electronic phantom and method for electronically controlling a phantom for a quantitative ultrasound device are provided. The electronic phantom includes a housing, a first transducer element within the housing configured to receive an ultrasonic signal from a quantitative ultrasound device and a second transducer element within the housing connected to the first transducer element. The second transducer element is configured to transmit a modified ultrasonic sound wave to the quantitative ultrasound device based on the received ultrasonic signal. The first and second transducer elements are positioned in a back to back configuration within the housing. | 03-31-2011 |
20110081636 | Dual gender cancer teaching kit - This product is a dual gender teaching kit (The Kit) for breast and testicular cancer examination, comprising of a soft silicone material with artificial cancerous nodules and an accompanying compact disk containing automated examination instructions. The female cancer sample will contain multiple sized acrylic nodules embedded within the silicone body. The male cancer sample will contain an acrylic testicle with an abscessed deformity as well as a small sized acrylic nodule. The silicone samples will be attached to a base and packaged within a heavyweight paper sleeve which will also house an instructional compact disk for both the breast and testicular self-examination. | 04-07-2011 |
20110091854 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEIZURE SIMULATION IN HEALTH TRAINING MANNEQUIN - Configurations for simulation of motions or movement in a health training mannequin for teaching purposes are disclosed. A seizure simulation apparatus is configured to be housed separately from but interfaced with a health training mannequin to induce oscillatory motion symptomatic of a neurological seizure or similar disorder in the mannequin. In one embodiment a system comprises a motion inducer comprising a housing, an interface structure, and an actuator, wherein the interface structure is coupled to the actuator, movable relative to the housing, and configured to interface with a portion of a health training mannequin to induce oscillatory motion in at least one portion of the health training mannequin. In another embodiment a method comprises interfacing a portion of a health training mannequin with an interface structure, the interface structure being coupled to an actuator and movable relative to a housing coupled to the actuator, the housing not being housed within a portion of the health training mannequin. Various hardware configurations are presented. | 04-21-2011 |
20110091855 | PELVIC SURGERY TRAINING MODEL - A male or female human pelvic model for teaching, practicing, or evaluating proficiency in physical examination, medical or surgical techniques, or procedures involving the pelvis are disclosed. The pelvic model can include replaceable pelvic skeletal frame and normal, pathological, or other modules providing 3D anatomical representations of various body components, such as skin, organs, muscles, vessels, connective tissues, ligaments, tendons, or nerves. The pelvic model can include portions that can retain pressurized fluid, such as to mimic a body organ, cavity, or vessel that retains fluid, so that leakage can occur, such as upon unintended cutting or puncture. A rotating open-top pelvic region structure can permit viewing or video capture during the simulated procedure. | 04-21-2011 |
20110097696 | ARTICULATED KNEE FOR ARTHROSCOPY SIMULATION - The present disclosure relates to an articulated knee for arthroscopy simulation that allows true-to-life training. The articulated knee includes an articulation mechanism provided with a framework for coupling to a simulator, and angular and lateral articulation means, traction means and means for quantifying these movements, as well as means that allow force feedback, not only in the movements achieved along each of the axes of rotation and traction of the knee but also the movements achieved by the rods connected to the haptic devices, which are introduced through the entry portals, simulating the surgical instrument. | 04-28-2011 |
20110117530 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SIMULATING PHYSICAL OBJECT INCISIONS, DEFORMATIONS AND INTERACTIONS THEREWITH - A method of simulating a formation of an incision or a deformation in a physical object. The method comprises spatially simulating a physical object in a simulation space using a volumetric arrangement of a plurality of prismatic elements, each the prismatic element having at least one adjustable parameter simulating a physical property of a respective segment of the physical object, measuring a movement of at least one simulation tool in the simulation space, selecting at least one of the plurality of prismatic elements according to the measurement, adjusting at least one adjustable parameter of at least one selected prismatic element according to the measurement, and spatially simulating an incision or deformation formed in the physical object in response to the movement using the adjusted volumetric arrangement. | 05-19-2011 |
20110200976 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IN VITRO TESTING FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - Apparatus for simulating a female vagina includes a pressure chamber, a vaginal model disposed in a pressure chamber and means to deliver liquid into the vaginal model. The pressure chamber includes an interior, first means to provide fluid pressure to the pressure chamber, and second means to provide localized fluid pressure within the pressure chamber. The vaginal model includes a wall that (1) defines a vaginal lumen extending inwardly from a vaginal opening associated with a bore through an exterior surface of the pressure chamber to vaginal fornices adjacent a cervical port; (2) has an outer surface comprising an anterior vaginal surface and a posterior vaginal surface; and (3) has at least one passage for providing a fluid to the cervical port. Methods for using this apparatus are also disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
20110207102 | Interactive Education System for Teaching Patient Care - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include at least one simulated finger that is configured to interface with a pulse oximeter to simulate an oxygen saturation of the patient simulator. In some instances, the simulated finger is further configured to interface with the pulse oximeter to simulate a pulse rate of the patient simulator. In some embodiments, the simulated finger may be calibrated to accurately interface with a particular pulse oximeter. Methods of utilizing the patient simulator systems, including the simulated finger for interfacing with a pulse oximeter, are also provided. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207103 | ULTRASOUND PHANTOM MODELS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect a polysiloxane mixture for simulating human biological tissue, especially human breast tissue, is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a biological tissue ultrasound phantom is disclosed. In another aspect, a human breast tissue models are disclosed. In some instances, the human breast tissue model includes at least one simulated pathological structure that simulates such pathologies as a cyst, a medullary carcinoma, a ductal carcinoma, an infiltrating scirrhus carcinoma, a lobular carcinoma, and a fibroadenoma. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207104 | BREAST TISSUE MODELS, MATERIALS, AND METHODS - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect a polysiloxane mixture for simulating human biological tissue, especially human breast tissue, is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a biological tissue phantom is disclosed. In another aspect, a human breast tissue models are disclosed. In one instances, the human breast tissue model comprises a simulated breast tissue comprising a mixture of a silicone foam and a silicone oil and a simulated skin layer covering the simulated breast tissue, where the simulated breast tissue and the simulated skin layer are sized and shaped to mimic a natural human breast. In some instances, the human breast tissue model includes at least one simulated pathological structure that simulates such pathologies as a cyst, a medullary carcinoma, a ductal carcinoma, an infiltrating scirrhus carcinoma, a lobular carcinoma, and a fibroadenoma. | 08-25-2011 |
20110223573 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE MEDICAL SIMULATOR INTEGRATION - A method and apparatus for multiple medical simulator integration provides multiple medical simulators and simultaneously receives at least one electronic data source input from each medical simulator into a common digital memory buffer in a time stamped manner for at least a given training event. Each electronic data source input is a data record throughout the event of a simulated parameter of the training simulator or a physical parameter of the training simulator. The common memory buffer allows independent, simultaneous, synchronized, user controlled playback of the individual inputs received within the memory buffer in any number of user defined configurations. | 09-15-2011 |
20110236868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION OF A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing computerized simulations of image-guided procedures. The method may comprise receiving medical image data of a specific patient. A patient-specific digital image-based model of an anatomical structure of the specific patient may be generated based on the medical image data. A computerized simulation of an image-guided procedure may be performed using the digital image-based model. Medical image data, the image-based model and a simulated medical tool model may be simultaneously displayed. | 09-29-2011 |
20110287398 | DEMONSTRATION MANNEQUIN FOR SIMULATING CATHETER MALPOSITION - A demonstration mannequin for simulating insertion of a catheter or other medical device into the body of a patient is disclosed. The mannequin is useful for training clinicians in the placement of a catheter into the patient's vasculature and includes the ability to provide a malposition scenario in which the catheter is deviated from an intended path within the vasculature, resulting in a simulated malposition thereof. In one embodiment, the mannequin comprises a torso body portion and a simulated vasculature disposed within the body. The simulated vasculature is accessible by a medical device, such as a catheter, which can be advanced within the simulated vasculature. The mannequin further includes at least one diversion element that selectively obstructs a portion of the simulated vasculature to block advancement of a distal end of the catheter along an intended path and instead causes diversion of the catheter, thus simulating a catheter malposition scenario. | 11-24-2011 |
20110306025 | Ultrasound Training and Testing System with Multi-Modality Transducer Tracking - An apparatus and a method reproduce a diagnostic or interventional procedure that is performed by medical personnel using ultrasound imaging. A simulator of ultrasound imaging is used for purposes such as training medical professionals, evaluating their competence in performing ultrasound-related procedures, and maintaining, refreshing, or updating those skills over time. | 12-15-2011 |
20120015337 | SIMULATED TISSUE, BODY LUMENS AND BODY WALL AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An artificial body wall is disclosed herein. The artificial body wall may include a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is substantially formed of a silicone rubber and includes at least one of an artificial epidermis-dermis layer or an artificial subcutaneous layer. The second layer extends along and below the first layer and is substantially formed of a silicone rubber. The second layer includes at least one of an artificial fascia layer or an artificial muscle layer. At least one of the first layer or second layer may be vascularized. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015338 | Active Cutaneous Technology - Active cutaneous technology to emulate the cutaneous characteristics of skin in medical training and other applications. Skin color changes are implemented with paint-on, electrically tunable, reflecting material that can conform to a mold, such as a manikin body or consumer product, and will enable the device to simulate skin. For example, skin colors associated with bruises, blue skin or cyanosis, redness from carbon monoxide poisoning or over radiation, and yellow skin from jaundice. Skin texture changes (e.g., goosebumps, rashes, and poxes) are established using tunable topological polymer films that grow in predetermined directions. Hair-raising, or piloerections, are accomplished with polymer-MEMS with varying thermal expansion coefficients on either side of a hair fiber due to ansiotropic molecular alignment. These technologies are integrated, addressable and programmable through a control system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120028231 | BIOLOGICAL MODEL FOR TRAINING AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF BIOLOGICAL MODEL FOR TRAINING - Disclosed is a biological model for training which is in a tubular shape having an inner cavity, has a narrowing or closing portion at a mid portion of the tube, and is provided with a artificial lesion member simulating a lesion occurring in a tubular tissue. In this biological model for training, the artificial lesion member includes, at least in a portion thereof, a plastic and deformable material. The biological model for training is used in expansion training for implementing expansion. As the plastic and deformable material, a material including, as the main component, at least one member selected from among a silicone clay, a resin clay and an oil clay can be specifically used. Such a material is preferred because of ensuring the maintenance of a expanded state in the expansion training. | 02-02-2012 |
20120034587 | PHSYSIOLOGICAL SIMULATOR FOR USE AS A BRACHIAL PLEXUS NERVE BLOCK TRAINER - Conductive elastomeric circuits representing three brachial plexus nerve bundles and sheaths that surround each nerve bundle are embedded in a neck tissue portion of a simulated physiological structure for use in training and evaluating a user in performing a brachial plexus nerve block procedure. An electrically conductive probe is provided for the user to insert within a neck tissue structure and to attempt to contact a sheath, but not the nerve bundle within the sheath of a desired nerve bundle. The probe is electrically coupled to a voltage source. A simulated nerve stimulator is connected to the conductive elastomeric circuits (electrically insulated from each other) and detects when the probe contacts a nerve or sheath, producing an output signal. The output signal is input to a computer that displays a simulated ultrasound image hi-lighting a nerve and/or sheath that has been contacted by the probe, for evaluating the user's performance. | 02-09-2012 |
20120040322 | PHANTOM, PARTICULARLY FOR USE IN MR- OR PET-BASED IMAGING METHODS - A phantom, particularly for use in MR- or PET-based imaging methods, includes a hollow base body that delimits an interior volume, wherein the interior volume is subdivided into at least two volume portions by at least one separation element, and wherein the separation element or a section thereof consists of foam. | 02-16-2012 |
20120077169 | TRACHEAL INTUBATION TRAINING MODEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRACHEAL INTUBATION TRAINING MODEL - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a tracheal intubation training model with which training for securing airway by inserting an airway control device into the pharyngoesophagus can be effectively carried out. In a method for manufacturing a tracheal intubation training model for airway control training being carried out using an airway control device, an airway pharyngoesophageal area portion simulating a human airway pharyngoesophageal area which includes a pharyngoesophagus being formed in the tracheal intubation training model, the method includes: a first step where at least the pharyngoesophagus is inflated by applying an inflating pressure to the airway pharyngoesophageal area of a human body subject; a second step where the airway pharyngoesophageal area including the inflated pharyngoesophagus is imaged using an X-ray CT apparatus thus obtaining the three dimensional structure of the airway pharyngoesophageal area; and a third step where the airway pharyngoesophageal area portion is manufactured using the imaged three dimensional structure of the airway pharyngoesophageal area. | 03-29-2012 |
20120100517 | Real-time, interactive, three-dimensional virtual surgery system and method thereof - A real-time, interactive, three-dimensional (3D) virtual surgical system including a 3D scene having a timeline and a plurality of artist-rendered 3D objects each representing a human anatomical structure and a plurality of 3D objects each representing a medical device or a medical instrument. Each object includes a number of definable properties each associated with a location on the timeline. A timeline controller generates camera controller commands, generates and sends time commands to select locations on the timeline, and generates and sends play or pause commands to the 3D scene. A camera controller generates camera position commands for any camera position. A camera is responsive to the camera position commands and is configured to read the 3D scene and generate and send views to an output device to create a real-time, interactive, 3D virtual surgical procedure having views for any camera position. | 04-26-2012 |
20120164615 | TRAINING SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A MEDICAL COMPRESSION PRODUCT, AND A DEVICE AND PROGRAM FOR USE THEREWITH - A system for training a practitioner to apply a medical compression product (“MCP”) may include an artificial limb having a geometry representative of a limb of a patient and a plurality of sensors disposed on the artificial limb. The artificial limb may be adapted for the practitioner to apply an MCP (e.g., a bandage) thereto, and the training system may be configured to provide feedback information to the practitioner regarding the application of the MCP. The feedback information may include quantitative information, such as: numerical values representing the pressure applied by the MCP to the limb at various locations; target pressure values; and numerical differences between the target and applied pressure values. The feedback information may also include qualitative information, such as: color coded pressure maps, and text and/or audio signals. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164616 | Exercise Mode For Small Intestine Endoscope - It is possible to provide a small intestine endoscope training simulator ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120189997 | FLEXIBLE AND RIGID ENDOSCOPIC TRAINING DEVICE (FRED) - An anatomically realistic model for training minimally invasive procedures. The model includes an outer shell resembling the appropriate animal or human being with openings for accessing the interior cavity of the shell. Modules within the interior cavity are operably connected to the openings to permit external access to the modules. The modules comprise different mechanical components configured to represent an organ or anatomical feature. Spacers within the interior cavity provide structure and maintain placement of the modules and sufficiently realistic tactile feedback during an endoscopic procedure. | 07-26-2012 |
20120202179 | Laparoscopic Surgery Simulator - A surgical simulation system for demonstrating a laparoscopic surgical instrument includes a frame defining an internal cavity for supporting an object simulative of human tissue. A wall is coupled to the frame and obstructs a view of the cavity from a surgical vantage point. The wall is constructed of three adjacent layers including an outer layer simulative of skin tissue coupled to the frame by a first fastener, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer simulative of abdominal tissue. The inner layer is coupled to the intermediate layer by a second fastener such that the inner layer is removable from the intermediate layer independently of the outer layer. At least one aperture is defined through the wall to provide entry of the endoscopic surgical instrument into the cavity. A camera captures images from within the cavity transmits the images to a monitor visible from the surgical vantage point. | 08-09-2012 |
20120214144 | Lung Compliance Simulation System and Associated Methods - A patient simulator system for teaching patient care is provided. The system includes a patient simulator. The patient simulator includes a patient body comprising one or more simulated body portions. The one or more simulated body portions include a lung compliance simulation system in some instances. In that regard, the lung compliance system is configured to be used with an external ventilator, including positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and assisted-control ventilation. In some instances, the lung compliance system includes a lung compartment, a simulated lung positioned within the lung compartment, where the lung compartment defines an available volume for the simulated lung to expand into and where the available volume for the simulated lung to expand into is adjustable to control a compliance of the simulated lung. | 08-23-2012 |
20120264097 | ANATOMICAL MODEL - A breast torso model is provided for patient and physician education. | 10-18-2012 |
20120270197 | PHYSIOLOGY SIMULATION GARMENT, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Physiology simulation garments, systems including physiology simulation garments, and methods of using the same are described herein. | 10-25-2012 |
20120276509 | SYSTEM OF PREOPERATIVE PLANNING AND PROVISION OF PATIENT-SPECIFIC SURGICAL AIDS - A method for assisting a user with surgical implementation of a preoperative plan includes generating a physical native tissue model of a native patient tissue. The physical native tissue model includes at least one primary patient tissue area including a surface of interest, at least one secondary patient tissue area including no surfaces of interest, and a base surface for engaging a supporting structure. The physical native tissue model, as generated, includes at least one information feature providing clinically useful information to the user. The information feature is substantially separated from the surface of interest. An apparatus for assisting a user with surgical implementation of a preoperative plan is also provided. | 11-01-2012 |
20120282583 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A HYBRID SIMULATION OF A MEDICAL PROCEDURE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a method of performing a simulation of a medical procedure. A physical model of an anatomical structure and of a medical tool may be provided. 3D digital models of the anatomical structure and medical tool may be provided. A location parameter related to a location of the physical medical tool with respect to the physical model of the anatomical structure may be received. The 3D models of the anatomical structure and medical tool may be manipulated according to the location parameter. | 11-08-2012 |
20120288839 | SURGICAL SIMULATION MODEL AND METHODS OF PRACTICING SURGICAL PROCEDURES USING THE SAME - A surgical training simulation anatomical model for demonstrating, practicing, or evaluating a human lung surgical procedure is provided. The model includes a plurality of segments coupled together to form a skeletal frame representative of a portion of a human anatomy. The skeletal frame encloses at least a first component and a second component. The first component is representative of a patient's heart. A second component is representative of a patient's lung. The first component includes a plurality of hollow channels that extend at least partially through the second component for channeling pressurized fluid there through to simulate the behavior of a patient's heart and cardiopulmonary system during a surgical procedure of the patient's lung. The channels are oriented in a closed loop and include a plurality of nodes defined therein that are positioned to simulate lymph nodes in the patient. | 11-15-2012 |
20120301857 | INJECTION TRAINING DUMMY - An injection training dummy, including a) a three-dimensional shell member which can be penetrated by an injection needle, and b) a closure member detachably interconnected with the shell member, wherein c) the shell member and the closure member constitute a chamber into which liquid can be injected through the injection needle, and d) the shell member and the closure member are designed such that they do not absorb the liquid. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301858 | INJECTION SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is an injection simulation system and method. The system includes a syringe comprising an injection needle, a haptic unit which measures an insertion angle and insertion depth of the injection needle, and which comprises a motor unit that is driven by a haptic force corresponding to the measured insertion angle and insertion depth. The system also includes a control unit which calculates the haptic force corresponding to the insertion angle and the insertion depth, and transmits the calculated haptic force to the motor unit of the haptic unit. | 11-29-2012 |
20120322040 | SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME EDUCATIONAL DOLL - A doll for educating caregivers about Shaken Baby Syndrome comprises a head portion, a body, and may comprise transparent skin. The head portion may have a simulated brain disposed therein. The head portion is floppably connected to the body. The doll may further comprise a first chamber and a second chamber containing simulated blood, the simulated blood being visible in the first chamber after acceleration experienced during a shaking episode, but otherwise being concealed from view in the second chamber. A plurality of acceleration sensors may be disposed within the doll to detect acceleration experienced during a shaking episode, and the plurality of acceleration sensors may trigger warnings to the caregiver when portions of the doll experience acceleration sufficient to endanger an infant. | 12-20-2012 |
20130059279 | Teaching Prop - The present invention relates to teaching props for use in clinical education. | 03-07-2013 |
20130071827 | INTERACTIVE AND EDUCATIONAL VISION INTERFACES - User interfaces facilitate user interaction with virtual representations of anatomical structures that are displayed on computing systems. The user interfaces demonstrably reflect relative impacts on the anatomical structures based on corresponding conditions and treatments. | 03-21-2013 |
20130101973 | SIMULATED TISSUE STRUCTURE FOR SURGICAL TRAINING - A simulated tissue structure for practicing surgical techniques is provided. In particular, a realistic organ model or tissue portion for practicing the removal of a tumor or other undesired tissue followed by suturing a remnant defect as part of the same surgical procedure is provided. The simulated tissue structure includes an artificial tumor disposed between layers of elastomeric material and mounted on a simulated organ wall or tissue portion. The simulated tissue structure is modular and interchangeable. At least one of the layers includes a mesh reinforcement. A defect comprising two juxtapositioned surfaces defining a gap between the surfaces is created in the simulated tissue structure and the trainee practices tumor removal and closure of the gap by suturing in a laparoscopic environment. | 04-25-2013 |
20130157240 | ADVANCED SURGICAL SIMULATION - A system for training a clinician in energy-based surgical techniques that advantageously does not require the simulated tissue to be electrically conductive is provided. The simulated tissue comprises at least two materials. A heat generator is configured in the shape of a medical instrument typically encountered in energy-based surgical procedures such as electrosurgery or electrocautery. The instrument delivers sufficient heat to melt at least one of the materials in order to simulate energy-based surgical techniques such as excising target material. The at least two materials are configured in the simulated tissue such that their relative thermoplasticity defines a predetermined surgical pathway of a desired clinical outcome. | 06-20-2013 |
20130224711 | INFANT SIMULATOR - An infant simulator comprising a mannequin having a temperature sensor effective for sensing the environmental temperatures to which the mannequin is exposed, and a means effective for recording the sensed temperature. | 08-29-2013 |
20130288215 | METHODS FOR USING VIRTUAL PATIENT MEDICAL DATA IN EDUCATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT - Systems, methods and apparatuses for generating and using representations of individual or aggregate human medical data. | 10-31-2013 |
20130288216 | Simulant with Vascular Element Mechanically Responsive to a Tourniquet - A medical simulant applicable to training personnel in the treatment of a traumatic injury is presented. The simulant replicates the appearance of a body part and is mechanically responsive to externally applied pressure so as to mimic the response of a vascular element when a tourniquet or the like is applied to the body part. The simulant includes a compressible body, a structure, a compressible tube, and a pair of plates. The compressible body replicates an arm, a leg, or another body region. The structure replicates an injury, either penetrating or non-penetrating, and is disposed along the compressible body. The compressible tube replicates a vascular element. The plates are separately disposed within the compressible body about the compressible tube. The plates are configured to deform the compressible tube so as to interrupt flow of a liquid simulating blood therein when a compressive force is applied onto the compressible body by a tourniquet or the like. | 10-31-2013 |
20130288217 | SURGICAL SIMULATION DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY - A system for simulating a surgical procedure, which includes a housing covering an anatomical model. The model is made up of simulated tissue supported on a base assembly that allows pivoting and rotation of the simulated tissue. The simulated tissue includes a portion that represents soft tissue, such as dermal tissue, muscle, connective tissue and the like, and a portion that represents hard tissue, such as osseous tissue. The housing includes apertures through which a surgical instrument may be inserted for simulating a procedure on the simulated tissue. Cannulas may be set within the apertures. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295541 | TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE DELIVERY DEPLOYMENT SIMULATOR - An apparatus for simulation of an anatomical structure may include a left ventricle component having an inlet port configured to receive fluid flow therethrough, an aortic arch component having an outlet port configured to receive fluid flow therethrough, an aortic annulus component attached to and disposed between the left ventricle component and the aortic arch component, and an introducer configured to receive an elongated catheter assembly therethrough. The aortic annulus component may have an inner surface including simulated stenotic nodules. The introducer may be in fluid communication with at least one of the left ventricle component and the aortic arch component. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302771 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MUSCLE AND FASCIAL PIECES - A plurality of muscle pieces includes individual muscle pieces that correspond to individual muscles in the human body. Each muscle piece may be attached to a skeleton model of the human body at a location of the muscle to which the muscle piece corresponds. Each muscle piece may be separately attached to the skeleton model. The muscle pieces may be attached to the skeleton model in one or more layers on the skeleton model. The muscle pieces may be both attached to and removed from the skeleton model during use. | 11-14-2013 |
20130337424 | SPLIT IMAGE SHOE INDICATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system and method for indicating which shoe goes upon which foot. The system includes a pair of shoes and a single image that is easily discernible by children and those with diminished capacities. The image is split into a left portion and a right portion. The image is one that children who may lack certain cognitive abilities are able to easily form the two pieces of the image into a single image, like a puzzle. The left portion of the image is placed on the left shoe and the right portion of the image is placed on the right shoe. This can be accomplished by printing the split image directly on the soles of the shoes or shoe sole inserts themselves. This provides the advantage of indicating which shoe is the left shoe and which shoe is the right shoe. | 12-19-2013 |
20140004494 | UNIVERSAL AED TRAINING ADAPTER | 01-02-2014 |
20140038152 | MEDICAL VISUALIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A system for generating a patient report of a medical consultation by a health care professional using a terminal, the method comprising the steps of, via said terminal receiving patient information data; prompting data entry of said patient condition via a graphical user interface (GUI) associated with said terminal; presenting on said GUI at least one image of the human anatomy associated with said entered patient condition; manipulating said at least one image; presenting on said GUI treatment options; storing on a computer readable medium said patient information data, said at least one image, said treatment options in a database structure; and providing said patient information data, said at least one image, said treatment options to said patient or a third party. | 02-06-2014 |
20140051048 | OSTOMY LEARNING ASSEMBLIES, KITS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - An ostomy learning assembly generally includes a body attachment device, and an artificial stoma couplable to the body attachment device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051049 | ANATOMICAL MODEL AND METHOD FOR SURGICAL TRAINING - Implementations relate to anatomical models and surgical training. In some implementations, an anatomical training model includes a base portion and a top portion that form a hollow space between the base portion and top portion. A plurality of holes are positioned in the top portion. The model includes a plurality of cannula supports, where each cannula support is aligned with one or more corresponding holes in the top portion. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051050 | REMOVABLE TENSION-PNEUMOTHORAX-SIMULATOR CARTRIDGE FOR USE WITH A PATIENT SIMULATING MANNEQUIN - Removable tension-pneumothorax-simulator cartridge for use with a patient simulating mannequin, comprising a rigid body having a hollow cavity therein, the body having two openings in fluid communication with the cavity, the cavity being shaped and dimensioned so as to be capable of receiving therein through the first opening a 14-gauge 3.25 inch needle; the first opening having an associated first-opening closure releasably secured to the body and airtightly sealing the first-opening and including a first material pierceable by the needle when treating a simulation of a tension pneumothorax in the patient simulating mannequin, the first material being self-sealing such that when the needle is withdrawn the first material self-seals, the body being constructed of a second material not pierceable by the needle; the second opening being structured and dimensioned to releasably engage cooperable structure on the mannequin such that when the cartridge is inserted into the mannequin, the cooperable structure on the mannequin engages and airtightly seals the second opening and provides a channel in fluid communication with the cavity of the body for allowing for the entry of a pressured gas into the cavity for use in the simulation of the tension pneumothorax. | 02-20-2014 |
20140065589 | HEALTHCARE TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. | 03-06-2014 |
20140099619 | MODEL FOR PRACTICING CUTTING - A model for practicing surgical procedures which involve the cutting of skin and or tendons. A covering representing skin is stretched around a frame. A band can be added which represents tendons or ligaments. An elongated rod assists in maintaining the position of the covering and the band. Once the covering and band is cut, a new covering and new band can be placed on the frame. | 04-10-2014 |
20140106327 | INTRA-ORAL ANATOMY TRAINING DEVICE - Disclosed herein are typodont models and dental mannequins that provide a highly accurate representation of the human or non-human animal oral anatomy. The model embodiments disclosed herein provide life-like materials and various features of the oral cavity not found in typical typodont models. Additionally, the typodont models disclosed herein simulate many challenging conditions that arise in dental procedures when performed on live subjects such as, for example, clouding of instruments including minors used to view the interior portion of the oral cavity, oral fluid interfering with the work area, and other real-life interferences and complications. The ability to mimic the oral cavity with as much accuracy as possible is beneficial to the dental field for both practitioners as well as patients. | 04-17-2014 |
20140120509 | Swallowing Simulation Apparatus and Method - To provide a swallowing simulation apparatus that facilitates approximate reproduction of an actual phenomenon of swallowing. | 05-01-2014 |
20140134587 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR TRAINING FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS INVOLVING BODY PARTS WITH CONCEALED ANATOMY - The present invention is a medical training simulation apparatus for training of medical professionals in medical examinations involving body parts with concealed geometry. The apparatus may comprise a physical model of a body part having an opening and structure that simulates the concealed geometry of a body part and may receive an inserted medical tool. A video display may be disposed within the structure of the apparatus to display at least one image of a physical defect or medical condition for the body part. The at least one image may e be alterable such that its appearance simulates the appearance of the defect or medical condition within the concealed geometry when viewed using the medical tool in relation to an applicable human or animal subject patient. The training apparatus is operable for one or more simulations for training a trainee in a medical examination or procedure for a body part in accordance with a training method. | 05-15-2014 |
20140141398 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND PROCEDURE SIMULATION AND TRAINING - A healthcare simulation system includes a mannequin with active physiological characteristics, a display monitor adapted for displaying physiological parameters and a computer for controlling the mannequin and the monitor. A healthcare simulation method includes the steps of programming the computer with healthcare scenarios, operating active characteristics of the mannequin and dynamically displaying physiological parameters corresponding to patient vital signs. Alternative aspects of the invention include tools, such as computers and other equipment, for obtaining and displaying information and for interconnecting and interfacing participants, subjects and controllers in training systems and methods. Glucometer simulation and training are also disclosed. | 05-22-2014 |
20140162232 | INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION TRAINING MODEL - A buttocks intramuscular injection training model is provided. The buttocks intramuscular injection training model includes a hip model having a similar shape to a human hip; injection modules inserted into both sides of the hip model and each being configured to comprise electrode layers to detect a needle and a muscle layer into which injection liquid is injected; a controller connected to the electrode layers to detect a location of the needle; and an input and output device wired or wireless connected to the controller for bidirectional communication with the controller and configured to visibly output the location of the needle. | 06-12-2014 |
20140170623 | CATARACT SURGICAL TRAINER - The invention could be a surgical cataract trainer and a process for constructing same comprising an artificial surgical practice media formed from malleable material and two polymer sheets; a holder comprising of a base and a column with two ends, the base attaches to one end while the other end is open and is shaped to receive at least a portion of the artificial surgical practice media; a retaining ring; wherein one polymer sheet is stretched over the open end to support the malleable material within the open end as the other polymer sheet drapes over the malleable material, the one polymer sheet and the column to sandwich the malleable material between the two polymer sheets, the ring receives the two polymer sheets together with an outside of the column to make the polymer sheets taunt relative to the open end. | 06-19-2014 |
20140212861 | EDUCATIONAL SUTURING APPARATUS - An educational suturing apparatus is presented. The educational suturing apparatus may include a support layer and an imitation skin layer. The support layer may include an insert protruding from the support layer. An inner surface of the imitation skin layer may fit over the insert. The imitation skin layer may be made of an elastomer so that an incision may be cut and sutured back together. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212862 | Medical Simulators With Energy Harvesting Power Supplies - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are provided. In some implementations, the devices, systems, and methods are not dependent on external power supplies or internal batteries. A patient simulator is provided that includes a simulated patient body portion; and an electric-harvesting system positioned within the simulated patient body portion. The electric-harvesting system converts mechanical energy applied to the simulated patient body portion into electric energy for use by one or more components of the simulated body portion. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212863 | Pregnant Abdominal System and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - Simulated pregnant abdominal systems and associated devices, systems, and methods are provided. The pregnant abdominal systems allow an interactive scenario simulating a routine gestation palpation of a fetal baby, the performance of an external cephalic version as well as the Leopold's Maneuvers. Further, the pregnant abdominal systems can be used as a platform to physically hear the fetus heartbeat using stethoscope, Doppler Instrument, or a Pre-Natal Monitor. Further, in some implementations the fetus can be visualized using standard ultrasound systems. | 07-31-2014 |
20140220530 | Human Surrogate Neck Model - A human surrogate neck model includes a spinal neck region containing cervical vertebrae. A biosimulant intervertebral material is inserted between the cervical vertebrae. The spinal neck region is surrounded by a first silicone material mixed with a polymeric cross-linking inhibitor. One or more elastic tension bands are anchored to a top interface and a bottom interface of the neck model. A second silicone material mixed with a polymeric cross-linking inhibitor is applied to surround the spinal neck region and the first silicone material and to embed the tension bands. One or more of the elastic tension bands and/or a concentration ratio of the first silicone material or second silicone material to the polymeric cross-linking inhibitor can be adjusted for variable test conditions to closely simulate or mimic the static and dynamic characteristics of a human neck in various scenarios. | 08-07-2014 |
20140272870 | RESPONSIVE MODEL WITH SENSORS - A flexible responsive model has a major surface and a sensor attached to and aligned with the major surface of the responsive model. The sensor may have piezoelectric body, such as an elastic body containing conductive nanotubes homogeneously distributed therein to form a conductive path and at least two electrodes in electrical connection with the conductive path. Models of organs, physical structures that are the subject of medical procedures are particularly useful in methods used in training personnel and evaluating medical techniques and medical personnel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272871 | PHYSICAL-VIRTUAL PATIENT BED SYSTEM - A patient simulation system for healthcare training is provided. The system includes one or more interchangeable shells comprising a physical anatomical model of at least a portion of a patient's body, the shell adapted to be illuminated from behind to provide one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; a support system adapted to receive the shells via a mounting system, wherein the system comprises one or more image units adapted to render the one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; one or more interface devices located about the patient shells to receive input and provide output; and one or more computing units in communication with the image units and interface devices, the computing units adapted to provide an interactive simulation for healthcare training. | 09-18-2014 |
20140308643 | Ultrasound Phantom Models, Materials, and Methods - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect a polysiloxane mixture for simulating human biological tissue, especially human breast tissue, is disclosed. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a biological tissue ultrasound phantom is disclosed. In another aspect, a human breast tissue models are disclosed. In some instances, the human breast tissue model includes at least one simulated pathological structure that simulates such pathologies as a cyst, a medullary carcinoma, a ductal carcinoma, an infiltrating scirrhus carcinoma, a lobular carcinoma, and a fibroadenoma. | 10-16-2014 |
20140329215 | CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SYSTEM - A system for medical training includes an anatomical simulator modeled after at least a portion of a body, the simulator including at least one external surface, and at least one cavity in fluidic communication with the external surface via a cavity. The system further includes at least one internal sensor positioned at an internal location of the anatomical simulator, the internal sensor positioned to receive an internal input based on forces applied from within the cavity, at least one external sensor positioned at an external location of the anatomical simulator and to receive an external input based on forces applied to the external surface, and a feedback display system in communication with the sensors to simultaneously record external sensor readings from the at least one external sensor and internal sensor readings from the at least one internal sensor and at least one time measurement device. | 11-06-2014 |
20140342333 | Electronic Healthcare Education System and Method - A healthcare education software, which is executed by an electronic healthcare education system, incorporates a medical content authoring software platform with a medical authoring interface, a medical training, simulation, and evaluation software platform with a virtual patient examination simulator and an interactive prediction table, and a computerized medical causal concept diagram construction and evaluation software platform with corresponding interfaces for training of medical students and other healthcare professionals. Preferably, the healthcare education software is connected to a robust medical information database that contains a wealth of physiological simulation animation files, evidence-based patient diagnostic information, and other pertinent medical information, which can be readily imported and utilized by a healthcare education content creator in creating and updating medical training contents via the medial authoring interface. The healthcare education software may be executed on a CPU and a memory unit of a computer system, a portable device, or another electronic device. | 11-20-2014 |
20140349264 | FOLDABLE MEDICAL SIMULATION SYSTEM - A system for simulating an image-guided medical procedure on a computerized anatomy is provided. The system includes a foldable base having two portions connected by a hinged connector, each portion of the foldable base is provided with one or more docking stations. The system further includes two or more working units, each connectable to any one of the docking stations. Each working unit comprises a chamber capable of receiving an operation tool, a diameter sensor to detect diameter information related to the operational tool and a tracking unit configured to detect tracking information related to the operational tool. | 11-27-2014 |
20140363801 | MEDICAL TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EMPLOYING - A medical training method includes generating an image of a first level of anatomical structures, displaying the image in a correct registration in a first display area on the surface of a portion of a simulated body, detecting a user input associated with the portion of the simulated body, and responsive to said detecting, generating and displaying at least one visual image in a correct registration in the first display area. A system for carrying out such method is also provided. | 12-11-2014 |
20140370475 | SIMULATION SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL TRAINING - A three-dimensional radiological image of a living being is acquired and an anatomical feature of interest therein is identified. A three-dimensional print of the feature is created; the print has haptic characteristics that are similar to those of the anatomical feature of interest. The print is incorporated into a model upon which a medical student can simulate a surgical operation. | 12-18-2014 |
20140377730 | METHOD OF MEASURING ABDOMINAL THRUSTS FOR CLINICAL USE AND TRAINING - A method and system for determining the adequacy of abdominal thrusts applied to choking victims during performance of the Heimlich maneuver | 12-25-2014 |
20150010892 | System and Method for Maintenance of Competence - A medical training system is disclosed comprising a medical simulation management module, a student record database having a plurality of records relating to training of students, wherein the student record database is connectable to the medical simulation management module, at least one medical training module executable on a training device and comprising scenarios for the training of the students; and a data entry device for entry of student training data to the student record database, the student training data being indicative of performance of the students on using the at least one medical training module. | 01-08-2015 |
20150044655 | DRUG SIMULANT RECOGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF EMPLOYING - A system for identifying a drug simulant includes an electronic sensing system structured to measure the value of an inherent property of the drug simulant; a processing unit in electrical communication with the electronic sensing system; and a memory unit in communication with the processing unit, the memory unit having a look-up table including a range of values of the inherent property of a given fluid and corresponding names of simulated drugs associated with each value. The processor is structured to identify a name of the simulated drug corresponding to the drug simulant by receiving signals indicative of the value of the measured inherent property from the sensing system and comparing the value to the look-up table in the memory. | 02-12-2015 |
20150044656 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE NANOTUBE COMPOSITE SENSOR FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION - A sensor and method of sensing dimensional changes, stress changes or pressure changes on a substrate uses a sensor in the following manner. Temporarily and non-destructively attach a piezoresistant sensor to a surface. The piezoresistant sensor has an electrically conductive elastic body having at least one pair of opposed ends, and the elastic body contains conductive nanotubes homogeneously distributed therein. The elastic body has at least one surface with two opposed ends and electrodes at each of the opposed ends. A current is passed through the elastic body between the two electrodes. The current passing through the elastic body is sensed (e.g., a voltmeter). A mechanical step is performed with or on the substrate, and the sensor measures changes in the current between the electrodes, indicating strain or pressure on the sensor. | 02-12-2015 |
20150086955 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING SURGICAL TECHNIQUES - A system for assessing performance of a procedure comprises a tissue model or a tool comprising assessment indicators applied thereto, one or more image-capturing devices for capturing one or more assessment images of the assessment indicators while or after a user performs the medical procedure, and a processor configured to analyze the assessment indicators in the one or more assessment images and provide feedback to the user. A system can also comprise a tissue model, one or more image-capturing devices each configured to capture one or more images of the tissue model, and a processor configured to analyze the one or more images from the one or more image-capturing devices to determine a deformation of the tissue model and determine a force exerted on the tissue model based on the determined deformation of the tissue model. | 03-26-2015 |
20150086956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CO-REGISTRATION AND NAVIGATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND AND ALTERNATIVE RADIOGRAPHIC DATA SETS - A co-registration and navigations system in which 3D and/or 2D ultrasound images are displayed alongside virtual images of a patient and/or CT or MRI scans, or other similar imaging techniques used in the medical field. | 03-26-2015 |
20150086957 | ADJUSTABLE FRICTION JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY - An adjustable friction joint assembly for a crash test dummy includes a first joint member for connection to a first member of the crash test dummy and a second joint member for connection to a second member of the crash test dummy. The adjustable friction joint assembly also includes a shaft operatively connected to the first joint member and the second joint member to allow rotation therebetween. The adjustable friction joint assembly further includes an adjustable friction assembly operatively connected to the shaft and operatively cooperating with the first joint member and the second joint member to adjust a friction tightness of the joint assembly. | 03-26-2015 |
20150086958 | MEDICAL TREATMENT SIMULATION DEVICES - Medical treatment simulation devices are disclosed. One medical treatment simulation device is configured to be secured to a subject and to cover at least a portion of a torso of the subject. The medical treatment simulation device includes a base member, a movable member, and at least one sensor. The movable member is movably coupled to the base member. The movable member is biased to be in a predetermined position relative to the base member. The sensor is configured to detect a movement of the movable member relative to the base member. | 03-26-2015 |
20150093734 | SURGICAL ASSISTANCE USING PHYSICAL MODEL OF PATIENT TISSUE - A method for assisting with a surgical procedure upon a native patient tissue using a physical model of the native patient tissue includes providing a three-dimensional physical model of a patient tissue. At least one surgical action is performed upon the physical model. The at least one surgical action performed upon the physical model is recorded. A planned surgical itinerary including the at least one recorded action performed upon the physical model is produced. The surgical actions of the planned surgical itinerary are performed upon at least one of the native patient tissue and a three-dimensional physical model of a patient tissue. Adherence of the performed surgical actions to the planned surgical itinerary is monitored. | 04-02-2015 |
20150132732 | ADVANCED SURGICAL SIMULATION - A system for training a clinician in energy-based surgical techniques that advantageously does not require the simulated tissue to be electrically conductive is provided. The simulated tissue comprises at least two materials. A heat generator is configured in the shape of a medical instrument typically encountered in energy-based surgical procedures such as electrosurgery or electrocautery. The instrument delivers sufficient heat to melt at least one of the materials in order to simulate energy-based surgical techniques such as excising target material. The at least two materials are configured in the simulated tissue such that their relative thermoplasticity defines a predetermined surgical pathway of a desired clinical outcome. | 05-14-2015 |
20150140538 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTENDED SPECTRUM ULTRASOUND TRAINING USING ANIMATE AND INANIMATE TRAINING OBJECTS - A system and method for extended spectrum ultrasound training using tags placed on animate and/or inanimate objects. The system combines the use of tags, a reader, and a 3-DOF motion tracker to train a user in finding image windows and optimal image views in an ultrasound simulation environment. | 05-21-2015 |
20150317917 | DUMMY OBJECT WITH EXTREMETIES WHICH UTILISE THE MASS INERTIA THEREOF TO REPLICATE A NATURAL MOVEMENT PROCESS - A dummy object is described which is particularly suitable for a functional testing of driver assistance systems for vehicles. The dummy object comprises a torso, at least one extremity representing an arm or a leg, wherein the extremity includes a proximal extremity portion mounted in an articulated manner at the torso and a distal extremity portion mounted in an articulated manner at the proximal extremity portion, and at least one drive which is arranged in the torso and is designed to move the proximal extremity portion relative to the torso. The proximal extremity portion can be moved in such a manner that a movement of the distal extremity portion, which is correlated with the movement of the proximal extremity portion, can be created by utilizing the mass inertia of the associated distal extremity portion. | 11-05-2015 |
20150325150 | Magnetic Defibrillator Training Pad - A defibrillator training system having a magnetic training pad connectable to a torso dummy. The magnetic connection between the training pad and the torso dummy allows the defibrillator training pads to be re-used by being magnetically attached and detached to and from the torso dummy without requiring replacement pads. | 11-12-2015 |
20150325151 | Medical Simulation System and Method with Configurable Anatomy Model Manufacturing - Simulation systems and methods may enable medical training. A manufacturing unit may receive data from a configuration unit indicating identification and manufacturing parameters for an anatomy model. A data processing unit may receive data from the configuration unit identifying the anatomy model, and data from a calibration unit indicating a position and/or orientation of a position and orientation sensor relative to the anatomy model. The data processing unit may also receive data from the position and orientation sensor indicating a position and/or orientation of the anatomy model. The data processing unit may generate a virtual image using the data from the position and orientation sensor, the data from the calibration unit, and the data from the configuration unit. The data processing unit may render the virtual image to a display. | 11-12-2015 |
20150348444 | Surgical Simulation Device and Assembly - A system for simulating a surgical procedure, which includes a housing covering an anatomical model. The model is made up of simulated tissue supported on a base assembly that allows pivoting and rotation of the simulated tissue. The simulated tissue includes a portion that represents soft tissue, such as dermal tissue, muscle, connective tissue and the like, and a portion that represents hard tissue, such as osseous tissue. The housing includes apertures through which a surgical instrument may be inserted for simulating a procedure on the simulated tissue. Cannulas may be set within the apertures. | 12-03-2015 |
20150356890 | VIRTUAL NEONATAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC TRAINING SYSTEM - A neonatal echocardiography training apparatus including (i) a computer; (ii) a life-sized doll mannequin; (iii) a magnetic tracking system including (a) a control module connected to the computer; (b) a magnetic pulse wave generator positioned behind the mannequin and connected to the control module; (c) a sensor-fitted transducer configured to detect magnetic pulse waves from the generator and connected to the control module; and wherein the control module reads data from the generator and transducer and transmits the data to the computer. A method of displaying continuous video clips obtained from slicing of multiple 4D echocardiographic image volumes and 2D video clips activated from the coordinates of specific slices of 4D volumes is described. These echocardiographic images are displayed when a trainee positions the transducer on the desired cardiac acoustic window on the mannequin. | 12-10-2015 |
20150379882 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOTION TRACKING DURING SIMULATION OF CLINICAL EMERGENCY SETTINGS - An apparatus for motion tracking during a simulation of a clinical emergency setting includes a camera configured to capture a clinical emergency training area used for the simulation, a wearable microphone associated with a participant in the simulation, a wearable identifier associated with the participant, and a computer system interoperably coupled to the camera and the microphone and configured to capture data received during the simulation from the camera and data received during the simulation from the wearable microphone, process the data received from the camera and the data received from the wearable microphone, present visual traces indicative of position of the participant on a map of the clinical emergency training area as a function of time, and present audio derived from the wearable microphone in synchronization with the presented visual traces. | 12-31-2015 |
20150379901 | PHYSICAL-VIRTUAL PATIENT BED SYSTEM - A patient simulation system for healthcare training is provided. The system includes one or more interchangeable shells comprising a physical anatomical model of at least a portion of a patient's body, the shell adapted to be illuminated from behind to provide one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; a support system adapted to receive the shells via a mounting system, wherein the system comprises one or more image units adapted to render the one or more dynamic images viewable on the outer surface of the shells; one or more interface devices located about the patient shells to receive input and provide output; and one or more computing units in communication with the image units and interface devices, the computing units adapted to provide an interactive simulation for healthcare training. | 12-31-2015 |
20160005338 | HAPTIC DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ABNORMAL LIMB BIOMECHANICS - The system and methods describe relate to the diagnosis and quantification of abnormal limb biomechanics. Different embodiments may be used to train clinicians in better understanding the causality of haptic sensation associated with neurological impairments and abnormal biomechanics during manipulation of a patients' limb. The system and methods may be used as a tool in which clinicians participate in the diagnosis of abnormal biomechanics. In one embodiment, assessment of abnormal biomechanics may be performed remotely. In another embodiment, the system may be used as a test bed for developing novel assessment techniques and targeted interventions. | 01-07-2016 |
20160042655 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING A TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY - Devices for simulating a transportation emergency are disclosed. The devices have a base with a framework of interconnected supports extending therefrom as a skeletal portion of a simulated transportation device and defining a chamber configured to receive a human or a medical-training manikin. Within the chamber a seat for receiving the human or the medical-training manikin is disposed. The framework defines one or more openings representative of access openings into the simulated transportation device such that a first responder in-training can receive instructions on how to assist a victim positioned in the simulated transportation device. The framework also defines one or more open frames representative of structural features of the simulated transportation device that block access to the victim such that realistic training occurs. The device may include one or more props such as a telescoping steering column, a prying simulator, a foot pedal unit, and a side impact bar. | 02-11-2016 |
20160055767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED MEDICAL SIMULATOR - A system and method for providing a medical simulation device that utilizes open software platforms and provides functionality in both software and hardware modules is disclosed. The medical simulation system facilitates plug and play operation with installed hardware and software modules that are automatically recognized by the system for compatibility and the system configures itself according to identification information of the hardware module. | 02-25-2016 |
20160071437 | SIMULATED TISSUE STRUCTURE FOR SURGICAL TRAINING - A simulated tissue structure for practicing surgical techniques is provided. In particular, a realistic organ model or tissue portion for practicing the removal of a tumor or other undesired tissue followed by suturing a remnant defect as part of the same surgical procedure is provided. The simulated tissue structure includes an artificial tumor disposed between layers of elastomeric material and mounted on a simulated organ wall or tissue portion. The simulated tissue structure is modular and interchangeable. At least one of the layers includes a mesh reinforcement. A defect comprising two juxtapositioned surfaces defining a gap between the surfaces is created in the simulated tissue structure and the trainee practices tumor removal and closure of the gap by suturing in a laparoscopic environment. | 03-10-2016 |
20160098943 | HYBRID MEDICAL LAPAROSCOPIC SIMULATOR - The present invention provides a hybrid medical laparoscopic simulator including an ECM, laparoscopic instrument imitators coupled to the ECM, trocar imitators coupled to the ECM, a visualization system coupled to the ECM attained by the presence of a robot-patient, laparoscopic unit imitators coupled to the ECM, and operating room equipment. Each of the laparoscopic instrument imitators is executed in a form of a real instrument, contains a sensor unit, and is separated from at least four trocar imitators installed in an abdominal cavity of the robot-patient, each of the trocar imitators is coupled to a corresponding displacement node of the trocar imitator, and a position of the trocar imitator on an anterior wall of the abdominal cavity of the robot-patient is traced and defined. | 04-07-2016 |
20160111022 | BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING AND MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fluid analysis simulation and training system and method. An embodiment includes an educational monitor that allows desired data and results to be displayed on a simulated glucometer as part of a faculty computer. In this embodiment, a faculty member controls the data displayed depending on the action of the learners. The present invention also discloses a model allowing the opportunity to practice the skill of obtaining a blood sample in a simulated environment. The model includes a simulated finger configured for placement over a manikin or simulated patient's finger and for holding a simulated patient fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the simulated patient fluid includes a predetermined amount of glucose and is configured for testing with a standard glucometer. In another embodiment, the simulated patient fluid is inert, and a faculty member, or instructor, controls the display on a simulated glucometer. | 04-21-2016 |
20160133160 | Rescue Performance Metric - An external defibrillator system, the system comprising: one or more sensors configured to detect one or more parameters associated with performance of CPR; one or more wearable computing devices configured to provide feedback to a user about CPR performed by the user based on the one or more parameters associated with the performed CPR; and an external defibrillator comprising: a memory configured to store instructions; and a processor to execute the instructions to perform an operation comprising: analyzing the one or more parameters to determine a CPR performance metric indicative of an overall performance of the user. | 05-12-2016 |
20160140877 | Human Body Museum and System for Touring Within - The present invention includes a museum system having a structure configured in size, shape and proportion to a human body, a Tour-Ball constructed and arranged to receive at least one person into an interior cavity therein, wherein the travel ball having at least one information display associated therewith, whereby said display is configured to receive location information of said ball, and the museum having devices constructed and arranged to move said ball throughout said museum. | 05-19-2016 |
20160148540 | Device and Method for a Medical Simulator With Anatomically Accurate Inflatable Features - A device is provided for anatomical simulations. The device includes: an anatomical unit; an inflatable anatomical feature embedded within the anatomical unit, the inflatable anatomical feature being capable of anatomical simulations based at least in part on geometry and placement of the inflatable anatomical feature; a pressure generator capable of generating pressure to actuate the inflatable anatomical feature; a feedback sensor capable of providing a feedback based at least in part on the actuation of the inflatable anatomical feature; and a controller unit capable of affecting the pressure generator to adjust the pressure based at least in part on the feedback. | 05-26-2016 |
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