МОДЕЛЬ УДАЛЯЕМОГО ЗУБА

Изобретение относится к медицинским, в частности к стоматологическим, моделям, предназначенным для моделирования процессов, происходящих в коронке удаляемого зуба при наложении и фиксации щипцов. Модель удаляемого зуба содержит срез зуба, выполненный из оптически чувствительного материала, и источник поляризованного света, установленный перпендикулярно плоскости среза, на срезе нанесены градуировочные линии. Предложенная модель удаляемого зуба обеспечивает обучение практическим навыкам удаления зубов без разрушения коронки зуба и визуальный контроль за выполнением операции. Использование модели позволяет воспроизводить различные варианты патологических процессов в зубочелюстном сегменте, а также производить оценку конструкций существующих и разрабатываемых инструментов для удаления зубов. 4 ил.

ДЕМОНСТРАЦИОННАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Изобретение используется при демонстрации внешних и внутренних органов человека. Технический результат состоит в повышении демонстрационных возможностей. Модель содержит элементы, воспроизводящие внешние и внутренние органы человека и генератор ультрафиолетового излучения с фильтрами. Скелет с суставными шарнирами и элементами, воспроизводящими внутренние органы, выполнены из флуоресцирующих оптически прозрачных полимеров. Мышечная система и пленка, имитирующая кожный покров, выполнены из флуоресцирующих оптически прозрачных полимеров, обладающих вязкоупругими свойствами, и соответствующих по эластичности эластичности живой мышцы и кожного покрова. При освещении модели в определенном диапазоне спектра генератором начинают светиться определенные части модели. Другие части остаются светопрозрачными. Для этого в различные части модели добавлены различные люминофорные группы. 4 ил.

АНАТОМИЧЕСКАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ВНУТРЕННИХ ПОЛЫХ ОРГАНОВ

Полезная модель относится к наглядным пособиям, а именно к анатомическим моделям в натуральную величину, например таких внутренних полых органов, как сосудистое русло, желудочно-кишечный тракт и др. Сущность заключается в том, что анатомическая модель выполняется в виде слепка из пенополиуретана. Не высокая стоимость, быстрое отвердение, простота и удобство в обращении, а также способность к дополнительному увеличению объема в процессе отвердевания пенополиуретана позволяют снизить себестоимость анатомических моделей и повысить их наглядность, за счет повышения точности слепка.

Баллистический имитатор торса для определения ударостойкости бронежилета

Полезная модель относится к устройствам для испытания средств индивидуальной защиты человека, в частности к баллистическим испытательным стендам, предназначенным для оценки защитных свойств бронежилета при воздействии высокоскоростных поражающих элементов, вторичных низкоскоростных осколков (фрагментов) и воздушной ударной волны взрыва боеприпаса. Баллистический имитатор торса для определения ударостойкости бронежилета, включающий горизонтально расположенную и заполненную жидкостью цилиндрическую емкость с размещенной с фронтальной стороны мембраной и расположенный в емкости датчик давления с центром на линии удара. Устройство содержит два датчика ускорения и датчик давления, расположенные на оси симметрии цилиндрической емкости, при этом первый датчик ускорения размещен на внутренней стороне мембраны, а второй датчик ускорения размещен снаружи тыльной поверхности цилиндрической емкости, кроме того, датчик давления расположен в интервале от центра емкости до ее тыльной поверхности. Технический ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ ВИСОЧНОЙ КОСТИ ПРИ ПРОВЕДЕНИИ ДИССЕКЦИИ

Полезная модель относится к медицине и ветеринарии, а именно к медицинской технике, к устройствам для фиксации препаратов при проведении анатомической диссекции. Полезная модель может быть использована при проведении анатомических исследований и обучении хирургов-оториноларингологов. Устройство для фиксации височной кости при проведении диссекции состоит из емкости, винтовых зажимов с подвижными наконечниками для крепления височной кости и основания. Устройство отличается тем, что винтовые зажимы с наконечниками для крепления височной кости расположены на металлическом кольце. Металлическое кольцо шарнирно закреплено на основании. К основанию прикрепляется емкость при помощи байонетного соединения.

Функциональная модель гортани человека

Полезная модель относится к анатомическим моделям, изготовленным при помощи 3D печати, и может быть использована в высших и средних медицинских образовательных организациях, а также на кафедрах биологического профиля, в образовательных целях. Функциональная модель гортани имеет подвижное сочленение между перстневидным и черпаловидным хрящами, выполнена из полимерных материалов, используемых для 3D печати, разборная, соответствует точным анатомическим характеристикам гортани здорового человека. Разборные элементы модели представлены щитовидным хрящом с подъязычной костью и надгортанником, перстневидным хрящом с начальным участком трахеи, правым и левым черпаловидными хрящами. В местах естественного сочленения хрящей вмонтированы магниты различной полярности, позволяющие смещать отдельные части модели, не нарушая целостности конструкции в сборе, имитируя движения в местах естественной подвижности органа. С помощью демонстрации функциональной модели гортани повышено качество обучения, скорость ...

Способ препарирования миокарда предсердий

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к анатомии человека. Заполняют предсердия текучей способной затвердевать массой. После ее затвердевания сердце на 24-48 часов погружают в 30% водный раствор изопропилового спирта, промывают в проточной воде, высушивают при комнатной температуре в течение 1-2 часов. С наружной поверхности предсердий при помощи скальпеля и пинцета удаляют эпикард и подэпикардиальную клетчатку. Сердце помещают на 24-48 часов в 50% водный раствор изопропилового спирта, промывают в проточной воде, высушивают при комнатной температуре в течение 1-2 часов. Препарируют мышечные слои и пучки миокарда предсердий. Соединительную ткань из пространств между слоями и пучками миокарда удаляют пинцетом. Сердце помещают на 24-48 часов в 70% водный раствор изопропилового спирта, промывают в проточной воде, высушивают на воздухе до испарения воды с поверхности препарата. Способ позволяет получить высокоинформативный анатомический препарат миокарда предсердий, характеризующийся наличием ...

СПОСОБ ИЗОЛИРОВАННОЙ ЛЕВОСТОРОННЕЙ ДОЛЕВОЙ УМБИЛИКО-КАВАЛЬНОЙ ПЕРФУЗИИ ПЕЧЕНИ В ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТЕ

Изобретение относится к области медицины, в частности к хирургии, онкологии, трансплантологии. Для изолированной левосторонней долевой умбилико-кавальной перфузии печени в эксперименте проводят изоляцию порто-кавального кровотока левой доли печени и ее перфузию фармпрепаратом. Для чего в эксперименте выполняют канюлирование пупочной вены и нижней полой вены, герметизируют сосудистые образования, формируют перфузионный контур и проводят перфузию с исключением утечки перфузата в правую долю печени. Способ позволяет усовершенствовать прежние и предложить новые методики комбинированного лечения множественных моно- и билобарных поражений печени, а также создать основу для разработки новых трансплантационных «ех vivo» технологий в абдоминальной хирургии. 3 ил., 2 пр.

Способ изготовления анатомического препарата предсердного комплекса сердца

Изобретение относится к нормальной анатомии человека, может быть использовано в патологической анатомии, сравнительной анатомии человека и животных, анатомии животных. Сердце, заранее выделенное из эвисцерированного комплекса органов, промывают в проточной воде, затем отсекают от сердца аорту и легочный ствол над их клапанами. Препарируют поперечный синус перикарда. Для этого рассекают эпикард в месте его перехода с передних стенок предсердий на аорту, после этого механическим путем удаляют подэпикардиальную клетчатку до места соединения передних стенок предсердий и задней стенки корня аорты с фиброзным скелетом сердца, а именно с передними частями правого и левого фиброзных колец и правым фиброзным треугольником. Затем рассекают эпикард над венечной бороздой, препарируют венечную борозду сердца на всем ее протяжении до полной визуализации мест соединения латеральной и задней стенок обоих предсердий с фиброзным скелетом сердца. После этого перфорируют место соединения самого латерального ...

Способ приготовления гидроколлоидной массы для наливки сосудистой системы при морфологических исследованиях

Изобретение относится к области медицины, биологии и может применяться для приготовления гидроколлоидной массы для наливки сосудистой системы при морфологических исследованиях. Способ включает смешивание 15 г массы «Гелин» с 75 мл дистиллированной воды. Затем смесь подогревают в водяной бане до полного растворения, раствор фильтруют через фильтровальную бумагу и смешивают с 10 мл туши, поддерживают температуру смеси в пределах +40±2°C, после чего осуществляют проверку отсутствия в растворе хлопьевидной взвеси. Использование изобретения позволяет повысить качество цветной массы для наливки сосудистой системы и упростить ее приготовление.

ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ И РАЗВИТИЯ НАВЫКОВ НАЛОЖЕНИЯ ЖГУТА И СПОСОБ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ

Тренажер для обучения и развития навыков наложения жгута и способ использования относится к области медицинской техники и используется для обучения и выработки практических навыков наложения жгута. Тренажер включает манометр, корпус цилиндрической формы, на внешней поверхности которого выполнена выемка со сквозным отверстием, воздушную камеру, установленную в выемку корпуса, соединенную с манометром. В частном случае исполнения длина окружности тренажера по внешнему контуру имеет размер от 200 до 800 мм. Воздушная камера может быть цельной кольцевой или состоять из нескольких соединенных камер. Камера выполнена из эластичного материала, способного к многократному растяжению и восстановлению, при этом в накаченном состоянии материал удерживает камеру от выпирания за пределы корпуса, а при наложении жгута предотвращает выпирание по бокам. Способ включает создание начального давления в камере при помощи нагнетателя в диапазоне от 100 до 140 мм рт. ст., наложение жгута со сдавливанием камеры ...

Способ изготовления органокомплекса гортани и щитовидной железы человека

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к нормальной и топографической анатомии, и может быть использовано для изготовления органокомплекса гортани и щитовидной железы человека. Производят последовательное обезжиривание, подсушивание и экспозицию. Органокомплекс препарируют путем удаления кожи, подкожной клетчатки, поверхностной фасции, поверхностного и глубокого листков собственной фасции, париетального листка внутришейной фасции и периорганной клетчатки. Отпрепарированный органокомплекс помещают для обезжиривания на 5 суток при комнатной температуре в состав А, состоящий из равных частей ацетона и бензина, причем объем состава А должен превышать объем органокомплекса в 5 раз. После чего органокомплекс подсушивают и экспонируют в составе Б, состоящем из 3/5 частей уайт-спирита и 2/5 бесцветного силикона при температуре 40 градусов в течение 2 суток, объем состава Б - более объема органокомплекса в 2 раза. Затем после подсушивания, путем подвешивания органокомплекса, при комнатной температуре ...

Устройство для определения оптимальных компоновок ортопедического гексапода, применяемого для разработки движений при контрактурах коленного сустава и способ его использования.

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. Искусственная модель конечности включает модели бедренной и большеберцовой костей, шарнирно соединенных между собой с образованием модели коленного сустава. Модель конечности дополнительно включает расположенные на соответствующих моделях бедренной и большеберцовой костей модель мягких тканей бедра и модель мягких тканей голени, каждая из которых разделена на восемь уровней, согласно методу унифицированного обозначения чрескостного остеосинтеза. Модель имеет индивидуальные параметры конечности пациента, включающие, по меньшей мере, длины бедра и голени, а также длины окружностей бедра и голени по меньшей мере в трех частях для каждой. Способ определения оптимальных компоновок ортопедического гексапода, применяемого для разработки движений при контрактурах коленного сустава, осуществляемый на вышеуказанной модели посредством ортопедического гексапода, включающего набор статических модулей, мобильных модулей, телескопических стоек и чрескостных элементов ...

ТРЕНАЖЕР

Изобретение относится к обучающим устройствам, а именно для подготовки животноводов - чесальщиков пуха. Цель изобретения - приблизить процесс обучения на тренажере к естественному процессу при ческе пуха коз. Поставленная цель достигается тем, что тренажер, состоящий из объемной модели животного (козы) с датчиками контроля технических и технологических параметров, блока питания, программного устройства с блоками управления и контроля, блока сравнения, сумматора, многоканального блока выбора программы обучения, блока информации, дополнительно имеет датчики контроля положений объекта, которые установлены в трособарабанном приводе фиксатора задних конечностей и под планкой (опорой передних конечностей). Правильность вхождения активной части зубьев в шерстный покров объекта воздействия, контроль развиваемого усилия исполнителем (чесальщиком) обеспечиваются инерционными и тензометрическими датчиками, установленными на зубьях и в основании гребня, также регулируемым электромеханическим сцепным ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ТЕХНИКЕ ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ СТОМАТОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКИХ ОПЕРАЦИЙ

Изобретение используется в медицинской технике для обучения медицинского персонала, специализирующегося в хирургической стоматологии. Устройство содержит модель головы, закрепленную на штативе. Модель включает имитаторы челюстей, выполненные из жесткого изоляционного материала и покрытые мягким эластичным изоляционным покрытием. В имитаторах челюстей выполнены желобовидные углубления по ходу зубных рядов, в них установлены имитаторы зубов с возможностью фиксации. Согласно изобретению в устройство введены имитаторы целевых и ложных пунктов анестезий в виде контактных элементов, размещенных под мягким изоляционным покрытием и соединенных со средствами индикации, и имитаторы флегмон в виде полостей в мягком изоляционном покрытии, заполненных имитатором гнойного эскудата. Модель головы установлена на штативе шарнирно. Имитаторы челюстей соединены между собой шарнирно с возможностью фиксации относительного положения.

МОДЕЛЬ ГОЛОВЫ КОМБИНИРОВАННАЯ

Модель головы для оценки защитных свойств шлемов, выполненная в соответствии с антропометрическими параметрами головы человека, состоящая из верхней съемной части, выполненной из пластичного материала, имеющего заданную энергоемкость деформации единицы объема, закрепленной на жестком основании, имеющим выступ в виде половины эллипсоида, отличающаяся тем, что выступ в виде элипсоида выполнен из пластичного материала, имеющего энергоемкость деформации единицы объема, равную 10-20 Дж.

Способ обучения родовспоможению при физиологических родах в среде виртуальной реальности

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к акушерству и гинекологии. Погружают в виртуальную реальность студента, который по сценарию оказывается в родовой палате, перед ним на акушерском кресле-кровати в литотомическом положении находится пациентка. Студент производит настройку виртуального сценария родов с помощью виртуальной панели настроек, проставляя нормальные значения костного таза роженицы, головки, плечиков и таза плода, расположения плода и плаценты в матке. Далее студент поэтапно проходит сценарий родового процесса в первом, втором, третьем и раннем послеродовом периоде нормальных физиологических родов и осуществляет соответствующие медицинские манипуляции. Способ обеспечивает эффективное и безопасное обучение пользователей. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

Способ приготовления и сохранения просветленных анатомических препаратов

Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно к топографической анатомии. Предлагается способ приготовления и сохранения просветленных анатомических препаратов, включающий препарирование анатомического материала и его фиксацию в 10 об. % растворе нейтрального формалина, согласно изобретению проводят дегидратацию и обезжиривание материала с помощью технического ацетона, объекты толщиной до 10 мм выдерживают в ацетоне трое суток, при этом каждые сутки ацетон заменяют, затем материал просветляют нефтяным ксилолом в течение трех суток с ежедневной сменой ксилола, после чего оставляют в четвертой порции ксилола на 30 суток, а объекты толщиной более 10 мм, целые органы, органокомплексы выдерживают шесть суток в трех порциях ацетона, при этом ацетон заменяют один раз в двое суток, затем материал просветляют нефтяным ксилолом, выдерживая материал шесть суток в трех порциях ксилола, при этом ксилол заменяют один раз в двое суток, после чего оставляют в четвертой порции ксилола на 60 суток, ...

Способ имитации признаков острого расширения желудка и рубца у сельскохозяйственных животных

Учебное пособие по физиологии

Способ имитации признаков закупорки пищевода у сельскохозяйственных животных, в частности у крупного рогатого скота

НАГЛЯДНОЕ НОСОБИЕ ДЛЯ ИЗУЧЕНИЯ СТРОЕНИЯ КЛЕТОК И МИКРООРГАНИЗМОВ

Учебное пособие для демонстрации процесса кровообращения

Наглядное пособие для изучения строения головного мозга

МОДЕЛЬ СРЕДНЕГО УХА ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Technical simulation of the biological muscle principle as a technical muscle. Robot resembling an animal or a human being and having technical muscles. Parts of this robot as prostheses. Further applications of the muscle: as lifting and tensioning device, as muscle motor, for positioning of an object by several muscles, as adjustment means for the range of spring

The technical muscles are a simulation of human and animal muscles. They are designed as network muscles and formed by a flexible container and a net which is not stretchable lengthwise. The container can be filled with a liquid or a gas. As a result it expands and shortens the longitudinal extension of the net. This force is utilised technically. The tubular muscle or multiple (multi)tube muscle is designed as a thin-walled elongate tube which has a tensioning and filling/draining device on both ends. During filling, the wall becomes spherically convex and shortens the stretch length. Application of the technical muscles as prosthetic muscles, lifting/tensioning device, spring tensioner and adjuster, positioner and muscle motor, and as robot. For use, a tensioning and filling valve is required. Control is effected via pressure and drainage lines. These are actuated electronically and by control valves. The electronics comprise sensors, receivers and computers. Simple controls are possible ...

Leisten zum Herstellung von Schuhen nach Kundenwunsch.

Medical simulation system

A computerized educational apparatus (10) and method for simulating medical events is disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises a patient simulator (20) having a plurality of sensors (225) and a plurality of actuators (220); a control device (40) located remotely from the patient simulator (20); a base unit (30) in data contact with the manikin (20) and the control device (40); and one or more medical parameter measurement devices (21, 22, 70) in data contact with the base unit (30). A control device, patient simulator are also claimed individually in addition to methods of setting and detecting changes in medical parameters.

AN EDUCATIONAL AID

... 1,250,059. Educational appliances. ACADEMIC DIMENSION SYSTEMS Inc. 1 May, 1969 [1 May, 1968], No. 22281/69. Heading G5G. [Also in Division B6] An educational aid comprises a plurality of embossed leaves 14, 16, 18 with substantially identical contours 24 so that the leaves can be nested in a stack for storage or formed into a book. As shown, the leaves show the human body 42, 44, each leaf representing a different section to show the physical relationship among the organs or among the components of a given organ such as the heart. One or more of the leaves can be made of transparent material. Alternatively all the leaves may be transparent so that they may be stained or coloured to illustrate differing contours.

Head and neck model

A model of the human head comprises a shell filled with a material having substantially similar physical properties to that of the human head and internal and external instrumentation for the sensing of impacts and/or movement. Optionally the model further comprises an artificial neck which allows resilient movement of the head in relation to the neck in one or more degrees of freedom.

Blunt impact injury model system

The present application is concerned with a system for assessing injury risk or damage to an object in response to a blunt impact, and especially skull fracture risk beneath a helmet 3 in response to a blunt impact e.g. Behind Armour Blunt Trauma (BABT). One embodiment relates to a model comprising a hollow shell that may represent a human skull 1 and having force sensors 2 at or beneath an inner surface of the shell. The force sensors may be mounted on an arm 4 and are moveable to circumscribe at least a part of the inner surface of the shell to record a force in response to a blunt impact to the outer surface of the hollow shell. Another embodiment uses a force sensor on one side of a flat sample to evaluate the sample materials suitability for use in armour.

TEACHING AID

METHOD OF ARTIFICIAL INTRAOCULAR LENS DEVICE FOR PHAKIC TREATMENT OF MYOPIA

A system for simulation training of extra corporeal life support therapies

A system 100 for simulation training of extra corporeal life support therapies such as ECMO and ECPR is disclosed. The system comprises a patient mannequin 212 with torso and head and a plurality of sensors 201-203 configured for sensing pre-determined parameters during the simulation training scenarios. An internal tank reservoir 101 is provided for seamless air free circulation of fluid, an external perfusion simulator 102 configured to fill fluid into the internal tank reservoir 101, a plurality of fluid pumps 104,111 configured to prime the system and create pulsations during simulation of various clinical scenarios. A plurality of silicone mixture moulds embedded on or inside the torso provide for realistic ultrasound guided vessel cannulation.

DUMMY IN PARTICULAR FOR VEHICLE OR VEHICLE ACCESSORY TESTS

... 1453224 Portable containers AUTOMOBILES PEUGEOT and REGIE NATIONALE DES USINES RENAULT 25 Jan 1974 [20 Feb 1973] 3504/74 Heading B8D [Also in Division G5] A portable container, for use as ballast in the testing of motor vehicles and accessories therefor, has the size and shape of the known trunk and is provided with a filling orifice 5 and a draining orifice 7. It is also provided with handles 10. In use, it may be held in position in the vehicle order test by the vehicle's safety belts which are receivable by grooves 11, 12, 13 formed in the front surface of the container.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MODELLING OF BONE STRUCTURES

ANATOMICAL SIMULATOR TO VIDEOSKOPI SURGICAL TRAINING

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON KÖRPERTEILMODELLEN

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MODEL SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER DEFORMATIONS

Patient simulator

Bei einem Patientensimulator (1), insbesondere Frühgeborenen-, Neugeborenen- oder Kindersimulator, umfassend eine Thoraxnachbildung (2), eine Abdomennachbildung (13), einen Stethoskopsimulator (41) und einen Audiogenerator (42) weist die Thoraxnachbildung (2) und die Abdomennachbildung (13) wenigstens zwei Abstandssensoren (43,44,45) auf, die mit einem Stethoskopkopf (46) des Stethoskopsimulators (41) zur Ermittlung der Position des Stethoskopkopfs (46) zusammenwirken, wobei die ermittelten Positionsdaten dem Audiogenerator (42) zuführbar sind, wobei der Audiogenerator (42) einen Speicher für Audiodateien (53) und eine Verarbeitungseinrichtung zum Abmischen der Audiodateien (53) in Abhängigkeit von den Positionsdaten zu einem abgemischten Audiosignal aufweist, das einem Ohrhörer (47) des Stethoskopsimulators (41) zuführbar ist.

PROCEDURE FOR MAKING AVAILABLE BASIN GUIDELINE DATA WITH COMPUTER-AIDED SURGERY

ASPHERIC INTRAOKULARLINSE AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THESE IOL

SYNOVITIS HANDMODELL

A surrogate

Device for training tracheal suctioning

Training device for training tracheal suctioning. The training device includes a tracheal core adapted to be arranged within a tracheal, nasal or oral cavity of a medical training simulator, and coupled to the airways of the simulator and an insert adapted to be inserted into the core, the insert forming a reservoir for simulated mucus.

Method for determining the deployed position of an implantable medical device after expansion in a vascular structure

The invention relates to a method for determining the deployed position of an implant in the form of an expandable medical device, which method, starting from a three-dimensional image of a region of interest comprising the vascular structure, comprises the following steps: determining a central line of the vascular structure, positioning the IMD in an initial position around the central line, simulating the final position of the IMD after deployment, depending on the stresses exerted on the IMD by the walls of the vascular structure, the determination of the central line consisting in placing points in such a way as to minimize a fluid transit time along said points between an inlet point and an outlet point, the transit time being minimized by using a gradient descent algorithm, the simulation of the final position of the IMD taking into account a rate of longitudinal compression intended to be applied to the IMD during the implantation of the latter. Figure 2 ...

A medical training device and method

The present invention relates to a medical training device, preferably being shaped as at least a part of a human or animal skull. The training device comprises at least three elements: an element imitating the skull, an element imitating soft tissue, typically being a brain or a part thereof, and an element imitating a meninge or part thereof, preferably being the dura mater. The invention also relates to a method of training surgeons.

Medical patient simulator

Medical patient simulator

Educational assemblage

Instrumented breast model

DEMONSTRATION DEVICES FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES

Apparatus for measuring application of pressure to an imitation body part

TISSUE ENGINEERED OSTEOCHONDRAL IMPLANT

TOOTH MODEL FOR DENTISTRY PRACTICAL TRAINING

Medical device and procedure simulation and training

A healthcare simulation system including 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 including 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. Additional aspects of the invention include systems and methods for glucometer simulation and training.

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.

Perspiration simulator

HEALTH EDUCATION SYSTEM

Surgical model

METHOD, APPARATUS AND KIT FOR DEMONSTRATING THE USE OF ABSORBENT PRODUCTS

An apparatus is provided for demonstrating an absorbent product. The apparatus includes a torso-shaped manikin on which an absorbent product can be donned. An inlet is positioned on the manikin to receive synthetic urine, a first outlet is positioned on the manikin to correspond to mate anatomy, and a second outlet is positioned on the manikin to correspond to female anatomy. A passageway is positioned in the manikin to direct synthetic urine from the inlet toward the first and second outlets. A method and kit are also provided for demonstrating the absorbent product.

IN-VITRO MEASUREMENT OF CATAMENIAL TAMPON SYSTEMS

An apparatus for testing of medical products such as a feminine hygiene product, is presented. The apparatus includes a body, a pump and a vaginal canal assembly. The body includes an internal chamber and a bottom surface having a bore open to the internal chamber. The pump provides a fluid to the body. In one embodiment, the fluid is a menses simulant. The vaginal canal assembly includes an interior canal accepting the product. The vaginal canal assembly includes a passage providing the fluid to the interior canal. The apparatus includes a pressure regulator controlling pressure exerted on the vaginal canal assembly from a volume of air within the internal chamber. The apparatus includes a stand. The stand includes a retaining device and a locking device. The locking device cooperates with the retaining device to selectively secure the body in at least one of a rotational position and an angular position.

MEDICAL PROCEDURES TRAINING MODEL

A training model for use in training to perform a medical procedure which is invasive of a skull, such as the insertion of an external ventricular drain or the evacuation of a subdural hematoma. The training model may comprise a base component defining a training component receptacle and a training component for mounting in the training component receptacle and comprising a skull section. Alternately, the training model may comprise the skull section or the training component in isolation. The skull section comprises an outer skull layer, a middle skull layer and an inner skull layer. The outer skull layer is constructed of an outer skull material which simulates osseous tissue when penetrated. The middle skull layer is constructed of a middle skull material which simulates marrow tissue when penetrated. The inner skull layer is constructed of an inner skull material which simulates osseous tissue when penetrated.

CIRCULATORY HEART MODEL

A circulatory heart model (30) is disclosed that is geometrically accurate with respect to corresponding anatomical structures (31, 91, 103, 112, 124). The model (30) provides a closed loop for providing flow through the major anatomical structures (31, 91, 103, 112, 124) corresponding to a modeled biological heart. The model (30) provides a means of pumping fluid through a closed loop flow circuit analogous to the circulatory system by gripping the base of the heart model (30) and squeezing with one's hand. The transparent quality of the heart model (30) enables flow visualization including visualization of anatomical valve function through representative valves (53, 60, 69, 80). The model (3) provides high educational, scientific, and/or amusement value in a device that is economical to produce.

OSMOTIC DEVICE FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

An osmotic device for immersion in a physiological fluid, including a semipermeable sheath defining a fully enclosed cavity and being imperforate except for a plurality of pores for permitting the flow of the physiological fluid into the cavity. At least one macromolecule is disposed within the cavity and has a size larger than the pores in the sheath so that the macromolecule is prevented from leaving the cavity when the device is immersed in the physiological fluid, such physiological fluid being caused to flow into the cavity through the pores under the influence of osmotic pressure. The cavity will always contain a molecular concentration greater than the molecular concentration of physiological fluid surrounding the sheath.

INSTRUMENTED BREAST MODEL

An interactive breast model (100) is disclosed for training lay persons and health care providers to perform effective breast examinations and to locate and identify masses in a breast. The model of the invention comprises a silicone breast model (102) equipped with a data acquisition unit (106) having a plurality of sensors (1002) for detecting displacement in the surface (202) of the breast model during an examination and data acquisition modules (1004) for receiving the sensor output data. The data acquisition unit (106) sends the sensor output to a personal computer (108) for analysis and display to the user (1018). Software (1006) executing on the personal computer performs fuzzy logic algorithms to correlate the sensor output data to usable information regarding the time duration of the examination, finger placement of the user, and the level of displacement throughout the examination. This performance data (1030) is displayed to the user.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SIMULATOR

An apparatus that simulates a respiratory system for characterizing particle delivery within lungs by an inhaler within lungs is shown and described. The respiratory system simulator comprises a simulated oral cavity to receive an aerosol, a simulated oropharynx cavity, a simulated lung airway system and a breath simulator. The simulated oral cavity is configured to receive a flow of particles and direct the flow to the simulated oropharynx cavity. The simulated oropharynx cavity is configured to receive a flow from the simulated oral cavity and direct the flow to a simulated trachea cavity. The simulated trachea cavity directs the flow to the simulated lung airway system. The simulated lung airway system comprises a plurality of bronchial airway generations simulating bronchial airway generations of a lung or lungs.

MODEL EYE PRODUCING A SPECKLE PATTERN HAVING A REDUCED BRIGHT-TO-DARK RATIO

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF A USER IN CAPTURING AN IMAGE OF AN ANATOMICAL REGION

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING A SYNTHETIC ANATOMICAL MODEL WITH PREDETERMINED ANATOMIC, BIOMECHANICAL, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

A computing device and a three-dimensional printer are disclosed. Data associated with reference anatomical properties is accessed by the computing device to generate a set of 3D printing files. The 3D printing files are compiled using the computing device to generate a printing model defining an anatomic orientation corresponding to the reference anatomical properties. Printing parameters and materials for the printing model are configured referencing experimentally derived datasets that define predetermined settings for the printing parameters and materials that are suitable for constructing a synthetic anatomical model with properties related to the reference anatomical properties. A synthetic model is printed using the printing parameters and materials as configured. The printing parameters and materials may be modified as desired subsequent to biomechanical testing of the model. Additional synthetic anatomical components may be added to or included with the model during post-processing ...

BOOK CONTAINING MODEL COMPONENTS COMBINABLE TO FORM A THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL

The invention provides a book containing a three dimensional model assembly made from a plurality of model components attached to respective pages in the book. The model can be a human body or anything desired. When the book is closed, the model components combine to form a completely assembled model assembly that is thinner than the book. Thus, the book can lie flat on either its front or back cover on a flat surface. When the book is open, and as a reader turns each page, the model components attached to the respective page separate from the model assembly revealing other components that remain combined to form a partially assembled model assembly. The components can be fixedly or hingedly attached to respective pages with bars, flaps or both. If hingedly attached, the model components can be separated from the model assembly without turning a respective page.

MODULAR PATIENT SIMULATING MANNEQUIN AND METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to a patient-simulating mannequin, which comprises at least one main smart board card. The main smart board card stores simulation scenarios. The patient-simulating mannequin also comprises at least one removable body part module having at least one peripheral smart board card in communication with the main smart board card. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for assembling a patient-simulating mannequin. The method comprises selecting a physiologic model and a simulation scenario. The method then determines removable body parts required to reproduce the physiologic model and run the simulation scenario. Removable body parts required to run the simulation scenario are then selected and connected to at least one main smart board card. Each body part comprises a peripheral smart board card. Then, the content of the main smart board card is updated and the simulation is run.

REGION-GROWING ALGORITHM

A technique for automatically generating a virtual model of a branched structure using as an input a plurality of images taken of the branched structure. The technique employs an algorithm that avoids inaccuracies associated with sub-optimal threshold settings by "patching" holes or leaks created due to the inherent inconsistencies with imaging technology. By "patching" the holes, the algorithm may continue to run using a more sensitive threshold value than ...

SURGICAL TRAINING MODEL FOR LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES

A surgical training device includes a model comprising a simulated tissue portion mounted in selectable tension onto a plurality of posts connected to a base. Each post includes at least one notch configured for retaining the simulated tissue portion. Mounting the simulated tissue portion that is in the form of a sheet in notches of different heights creates an angled installation of simulated tissue upon which surgical techniques such as cutting and suturing can be practiced in a simulated laparoscopic environment. More than one sheet can be mounted and each sheet can be mounted with selectable tension by pulling the sheet more or less as desired onto the posts. One variation includes a simulated tumor disposed between sheets, angled or wobbly posts and textured and imprinted simulated tissue surfaces to provide various levels of dynamism and difficulty for surgical skills training in a laparoscopic environment.

COMPUTER SIMULATION OF LIVE ORGAN

A computer system receives two dimensional slice data of a heart or other organ to be simulated in three dimensions. It also receives chemical composition data of the heart or other organ, and chemical composition data other parts of the body. These data are put in the computer memory. Then a Voxel View or three dimensional volume rendering program forms images of the organ to be studied. For example, with the heart it generates images of the atria and ventricle. Diagnostic data obtained from a patient conveniently with electrical measurement signals including an electrocardiagram, electromyogram, electroencephalogram, and other diagnostic measured electrical signals obtained from a patient are fed into the system and are placed in computer memory. Physiological data of the patient, including the strength, weakness and other parameters of the organ is also considered diagnostic data and is supplied into the system. This can be done manually with a keyboard or mouse, or may be supplied from ...

Medical demonstration object.

Planche à transformations pour démonstrations anatomiques.

Anatomisches Lehrmodell.

Lehr- und Anschauungsmodell für Anatomie

PROCEDURES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE TRUNK AND HEAD PORTION OF ONE FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OF PRACTICE DETERMINED HUMAN ONE DOLL.

Artificial human or animal body or body part for teaching purposes

In the case of this model, the invention provides exchangeable operating areas (1, 2, 3) which are fastened on the rest of the body part by means of a quick-acting closure (4, 5, 6, 7). The operating areas can thus be exchanged again in a simple manner after they have been used for practising purposes or have been destroyed. The invention is extremely well-suited for teaching purposes since life-like operations on a model can be carried out. ...

SKELETON-HURRY FROM PLASTIC AS EXERCISE OBJECT FOR SURGEONS.

Medical demonstration object.

Artificial transparent rabbit ear for intravenous injections or for exercise of different blood removal techniques, has artificial ear artery and ear vein, where ends of artificial ear artery and ear vein are equipped with modified cannulas

The artificial transparent rabbit ear has artificial ear artery and ear vein (2), where ends of the artificial ear artery and ear vein are equipped with modified cannulas (3) as adapter for syringes. An artificial blood circulation is simulated by two syringes and is controlled depending upon application such as injection or blood removal.

Method for reproducible production of defined bone fractures.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur reproduzierbaren Erzeugung von definierten Knochenfrakturen mit begleitenden Weichteilverletzungen in Präparaten, umfassend Knochen und Weichteile, insbesondere in Humanpräparaten. Beim Verfahren wird ein definierter Kraftstoss auf das fixierte Präparat (106) ausgeübt und die Änderung der Länge des Präparats (106) entlang des Kraftrektors auf maximal 80 mm begrenzt. Die mit dem erfindungsgemässen Verfahren erzeugten Präparate, insbesondere Humanpräparate, sind für die Schulung, Aus- und Weiterbildung von medizinischem Personal, für die Entwicklung und Validierung von medizinischen Geräten, Implantaten und Prothesen, für Unfallanalysen und Gutachten anwendbar.

Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zur Erzeugung einer Knochenfraktur.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Erzeugung einer Knochenfraktur an einem Präparat (14) eines menschlichen oder tierischen Knochen aufweisenden Körperteils, bei dem das Präparat (14) an zwei beabstandeten Stellen jeweils mit einer Spannvorrichtung einer Haltevorrichtung verbunden wird, insbesondere mittels am Präparat (14) befestigten Einspannelementen, wobei in der Haltevorrichtung mittels eines bewegten Körpers, insbesondere eines durch Schwerkraftwirkung in der Haltevorrichtung bewegten Körpers, eine Krafteinwirkung auf einen in der Haltevorrichtung linear beweglich gelagerten Schlagstempel ausgeführt wird, mit dem die Krafteinwirkung durch Verlagerung des Schlagstempels in linearer Richtung auf eine der Spannvorrichtungen übertragen wird und hierdurch das Präparat (14) in der Richtung der Beabstandung der Spannvorrichtungen gestaucht wird, wobei zusätzlich zu der die Spannvorrichtung in linearer Richtung erfolgenden Krafteinwirkung wenigstens eine weitere von dieser Richtung ...

МАКЕТ ГОЛОВЫ ДЛЯ МЕДИЦИНСКОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ ХИРУРГОВ И СПОСОБ

Настоящее изобретение относится к устройству для медицинской подготовки, предпочтительно выполненному в форме по меньшей мере части черепа человека или животного. Устройство для медицинской подготовки содержит по меньшей мере три элемента: элемент, имитирующий кость, элемент, имитирующий мягкую ткань, обычно мозг или его часть, и элемент, имитирующий мозговую оболочку или ее часть, предпочтительно пахименинкс. Настоящее изобретение также относится к способу подготовки хирургов.

СПОСОБ ДИАГНОСТИКИ ТОПОГРАФОАНАТОМИЧЕСКОГО РАСПОЛОЖЕНИЯ ПОЧЕЧНЫХ ПИРАМИД ОТНОСИТЕЛЬНО ЧАШЕЧНО-ЛОХАНОЧНОГО КОМПЛЕКСА И БОЛЬШИХ СОСУДОВ ПОЧКИ ЧЕЛОВЕКА

Способ диагностики топографоанатомического расположения почечных пирамид относительно чашечно-лоханочного комплекса и больших сосудов почки человека, при котором по серийным компьютерным томограммам используют трехмерную реконструкцию почки методом воксельного анатомического моделирования, на полученную модель почки накладывают эллипсоидную модель почки с вертикальными меридиональными и горизонтальными параллельными цепями, разделяющие почку по плоскостям, относительно которых определяют место расположения почечных пирамид.

ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ОТРАБОТКИ БАЗОВЫХ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКИХ НАВЫКОВ

Изобретение относится к медицине, в частности хирургии, и может быть использовано для подготовки квалифицированных специалистов в области хирургии. Тренажер для отработки базовых хирургических навыков имеет рабочую поверхность в виде ограниченной вертикальными стенками прямоугольной двухуровневой платформы с основой на угловых ножках, оснащенных вакуумными присосками, верхний уровень платформы наклонен под углом 10° к углубленной части платформы, углубленная часть платформы содержит имитаторы регулируемого тканевого натяжения краев раны в виде двух резиновых жгутов, которые параллельно протянуты в горизонтальной плоскости через боковые стенки платформы на расстоянии друг от друга, и размещенные между ними крюки в виде полуовального кольца, фиксируемого к правой боковой стенке платформы, грибовидного элемента, фиксируемого к левой боковой стенке платформы и стержня, фиксируемого к дну платформы; на скошенной поверхности платформы свободно расположены фиксаторы-«крокодилы», к дистальному ...

ДЕМОНСТРАЦІЙНИЙ ПРИСТРІЙ ДЛЯ МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ЖИВОГО ОРГАНІЗМУ

Винахід стосується демонстраційного пристрою у вигляді живого організму, збільшеного щонайменше у 50 разів у лежачому положенні. Він допомагає пояснити і продемонструвати біологічні процеси і їхні зв’язки, що проходять у живому організмі. Демонстраційний пристрій має зовнішню оболонку. Усередині нього знаходяться функціональні елементи, що репрезентують органи організму, судинні системи, суглоби тощо. Згідно з винаходом, передбачено можливість подорожувати у демонстраційному пристрої і через його функціональні елементи пішки або транспортними засобами.

СПОСОБ СТЕРЕОСКОПИЧЕСКИХ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ БИОМЕДИЦИНСКИХ ОБЪЕКТОВ

Способ стереоскопических изображений биомедицинских объектов включает применение стереоскопических эффектов в биомедицинской отрасли. На основе обработки визуальной биомедицинской информации, полученной из широкого диапазона источников - лучевой диагностики, ультразвуковой диагностики, фотографической информации в эндоскопии, хирургии, стоматологии, анатомии, а также микроскопии, вексельных и векторных трехмерных изображений биомедицинских объектов, по принципу стереосъемки создают стереопару, представленную двумя изображениями одного объекта из двух разных точек, расположенных на некотором расстоянии в горизонтальной плоскости под определенным углом при одинаковых условиях фотосъемки. Проводят моделирование стереофотографического изображения, которое можно просматривать с помощью доступных методов стереоскопии, по большей части с помощью специальных очков с двухцветным фильтром, как цветокодированные (анаглифные) изображения.

DEMONSTRATION DEVICE FOR SIMULATING A LIVING ORGANISM

СПОСІБ ТРИВИМІРНОГО МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ІНДИВІДУАЛЬНООЇ АНАТОМІЇ ВНУТРІШНІХ ОРГАНІВ ТА ПЛАНУВАННЯ ХІРУРГІЧНИХ ОПЕРАЦІЙ НА НИХ

Спосіб тривимірного моделювання індивідуальної анатомії внутрішніх органів та планування оперативного втручання на них включає виконання діагностики внутрішніх органів, комп'ютерну обробку візуальних характеристик внутрішніх органів, одержання тривимірного зображення органів та тканин за допомогою воксельного моделювання, створення тривимірної матриці елементарних одиниць воксельної анатомічної моделі, візуалізацію воксельної анатомічної моделі.

СПОСОБ ОЦЕНКИ РАСПОЛОЖЕНИЯ ОБЪЕМНЫХ ПРОЦЕССОВ ПОЧЕК ОТНОСИТЕЛЬНО СОСУДОВ ВОРОТ ПОЧКИ

Способ оценки расположения объемных процессов почек относительно сосудов ворот почки осуществляют путем оценки серийных компьютерных томограмм с последующей визуализацией почки. Проводят спиральную компьютерную томографию с 3D моделированием перед эндовидеохирургической операцией.

СПОСОБ МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНОГО ГИПОПИТУИТАРИЗМА У СОБАК

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к экспериментальной хирургии. Способ моделирования экспериментального гипопитуитаризма у собак, включает вскрытие черепной коробки и твердой мозговой оболочки на уровне пересечения лобной, теменной и височной кости с ориентиром на зрительные нервы, определение расположения гипофиза, при этом после вскрытия полости черепа и твердой мозговой оболочки, последнюю отслаивают от костей черепа, приподнимают височную долю мозга и зрительные нервы, находят задний край хиазмы и серый бугор, подводят лигатуру к воронке гипофиза, затем лигатуру прижимают так, чтобы выключать портальные вены гипофиза. Способ позволяет сохранить воронку гипофиза, капсулу гипофиза, доли гипофиза и пещеристые синусы.

DEVICE FOR MEDICAL TRAINING AND METHOD

SKULL IMITATIN DEVICE FOR MEDICAL TRAINING SURGEONS AND METHOD

ЛАПАРОСКОПИЧЕСКИЙ ТРЕНАЖЕР

Лапароскопический тренажер содержит торс из непрозрачного материала. Торс разрезан в фронтальной плоскости, прикреплен к деревянному основанию и изнутри максимально отображает форму и размеры реальной брюшной полости человека, имеет соответствующий цвет и блеск, на торсе выполнены отверстия для введения хирургических инструментов и веб-камеры для передачи изображения на монитор персонального компьютера, внутри брюшной полости размещены макеты съемных органов брюшной полости, по размеру и цвету приближенные к реальным органам человека.

System, method, apparatus, and computer program for interactive pre-operative assessment

Тренажер для отработки хирургических навыков

Полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к абдоминальной, сердечно-сосудистой хирургии, травматологии и ортопедии, нейрохирургии, и может быть использована для освоения техники хирургических операций на различных анатомических структурах студентами, интернами, ординаторами, молодыми хирургами. Тренажер отличается наличием к рабочей площадке телескопических ножек, приставки для инструментов, источника освещения на гибкой стойке, на площадке расположен имитатор фрагмента «оперируемого органа», в котором имеется углубление - «рана» с размещенным в нем на фиксаторах-зажимах фрагментом биологической мягкой или костной ткани. Техническим результатом является возможность: осуществлять хирургический доступ к «оперируемому» органу, выполнять оперативный прием на органе в зависимости от учебных задач, отрабатывать навыки работы в глубине операционной раны, моделировать взаимодействие между членами «хирургической бригады». Тренажер позволяет отрабатывать широкий спектр манипуляций и операций. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 170 571 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016114232, 12.04.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.04.2016 28.04.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 12.04.2016 Адрес для переписки: 350063, г. Краснодар, ул. Седина, 4, КубГМУ, проректору по НИР А.Н. Редько (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 85328 U1,10.08.2009. RU 85329 U 1 1 7 0 5 7 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Тренажер для отработки хирургических навыков, содержащий рабочую площадку с зажимами для закрепления на ней фрагмента модели органа, отличающийся наличием к рабочей площадке телескопических ножек, приставки для инструментов, на площадке расположен имитатор фрагмента «оперируемого органа», в котором имеется углубление - «рана» с размещенным в нем на фиксаторах-зажимах фрагментом биологической мягкой или костной ...

Устройство для обучения врачей технике выполнения блокад спинномозговых нервов поясничного отдела

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, в частности, к области нейрохирургии и может быть использована для отработки мануальных навыков пункционных вмешательств на структурах поясничного отдела позвоночника (блокад спинномозговых нервов).Цель полезной модели - обеспечить оптимальные условия для отработки мануальных навыков и создать возможность многократного длительного применения устройства, возможность фиксировать факт попадания пункционной иглой в межпозвоночное отверстие.Цель достигается тем, что устройство для обучения врачей технике выполнения блокад спинномозговых нервов поясничного отдела позвоночника человека содержит анатомический препарат, представляющий собой блок костных и соединительнотканных структур поясничного отдела позвоночника с дуральным мешком и корешками спинномозговых нервов, изготовленный методом полимерного бальзамирования и помещенный в непрозрачную силиконовую оболочку, имитирующую паравертебральные мягкие ткани. К вентральной поверхности медиальной части поперечных отростков позвонков в проекции выхода спинномозговых нервов из межпозвоночных отверстий с помощью винтов фиксированы контактные пластины, являющиеся частью электрической цепи, включающей также аккумулятор, лампу, пункционную иглу, при этом пункционная игла выполнена с возможностью замыкания электрической цепи при выполнении блокады и включения лампы для фиксации факта попадания в межпозвоночное отверстие. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 179 859 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017118854, 30.05.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 28.05.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 28.05.2018 Бюл. № 16 1 7 9 8 5 9 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 115539 U1, 27.04.2012. RU 162716 U1, 27.06.2016. US 7261566 B2, 28.08.2007. US 2012034587 A1, 09.02.2012. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ...

Устройство для формирования, развития и оценки у врача профессиональных навыков проведения пункции эпидурального пространства методом "тугого ползучего инфильтрата" с тестом потери сопротивления

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к анестезиологии. Технический результат - создание технических условий, позволяющих задействовать соматосенсорную, зрительную и слуховую системы при освоении методики. Это достигается тем, что устройство включает линию высокого давления, запирающий электромагнитный клапан, аналоговый датчик изменения давления выпускаемой их шприца жидкости, автономный источник питания и направительный цилиндр. Линия высокого давления соединена с первым логическим блоком, включающим аналого-цифровой преобразователь, содержащий обособленный чип-анализатор с записью кода программного обеспечения на языке С++, и связанный универсальной серийной шиной со вторым логическим блоком, включающим одноплатный компьютер RASPBERRY Pi 2 model b и соединенный через интерфейс HDMI с монитором. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 180 569 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017133943, 28.09.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 18.06.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 18.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 146338 U1, 10.10.2014. RU 168198 U1, 23.01.2017. СN 204204296 U, 11.03.2015. US 2009142741 A1, 04.06.2009. US 2008187896 A1, 07.08.2008. (54) Устройство для формирования, развития и оценки у врача профессиональных навыков проведения пункции эпидурального пространства методом "тугого ползучего инфильтрата" с тестом потери сопротивления (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области Линия высокого давления соединена с первым медицины, а именно к анестезиологии. логическим блоком, включающим аналогоТехнический результат - создание технических цифровой преобразователь, содержащий условий, позволяющих задействовать обособленный чип-анализатор с записью кода соматосенсорную, зрительную и слуховую программного обеспечения на языке С++, и системы при освоении методики. Это достигается связанный ...

Тренажер для обучения технике удаления инородного тела из ротоглотки и гортаноглотки

Тренажер относится к области медицины, а именно к оториноларингологии и предназначен для обучения врачей и среднего медицинского персонала технике удаления инородного тела глотки и гортаноглотки. Полезная модель состоит из тренажера для ЛОРа с прикрепленными на боковые стенки глотки и корень языка кусочками поролона объемом от 1 до 3 см 3 с отрезками проволоки или рыбными костями длиной от 0,5 до 2 см, что позволяет проводить отработку навыков удаления инородных тел глотки и гортаноглотки под контролем мезофарингоскопии и непрямой ларингоскопии. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 183 054 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017138645, 07.11.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 07.09.2018 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 07.11.2017 (45) Опубликовано: 07.09.2018 Бюл. № 25 А1, 30.10.1984. SU 1256081 A1, 07.09.86. (54) ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ТЕХНИКЕ УДАЛЕНИЯ ИНОРОДНОГО ТЕЛА ИЗ РОТОГЛОТКИ И ГОРТАНОГЛОТКИ (57) Реферат: Тренажер относится к области медицины, а поролона объемом от 1 до 3 см3 с отрезками именно к оториноларингологии и предназначен проволоки или рыбными костями длиной от 0,5 для обучения врачей и среднего медицинского до 2 см, что позволяет проводить отработку персонала технике удаления инородного тела навыков удаления инородных тел глотки и глотки и гортаноглотки. Полезная модель состоит гортаноглотки под контролем из тренажера для ЛОРа с прикрепленными на мезофарингоскопии и непрямой ларингоскопии. боковые стенки глотки и корень языка кусочками 2 ил. R U 1 8 3 0 5 4 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 174004 U1, 25.09.17. SU 1121700 Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 664025, г. Иркутск, б-р Гагарина, 72-4, Субботина М.В. 1 8 3 0 5 4 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Иркутский ...

Платформа для тренировки навыков обращения с хирургическим инструментарием

Полезная модель относится к учебным или тренировочным устройствам для освоения техники владения хирургическим инструментарием и тренировки мануальных навыков у студентов и ординаторов. Платформа для тренировки навыков обращения с хирургическим инструментарием включает в себя твердую основу из оргстекла, на которой неподвижно закреплены сигнальная лампочка, счетчик нажатий, срабатывающий при замыкании электрической цепи, кнопка питания, аккумуляторная батарея, сменные блоки под различные учебные задачи с металлическими стержнями и круглыми пазами, изолированными резиновыми вставками, набор медных стержней различной толщины, провод одножильный с зажимом типа «крокодил» на конце, для соединения с рабочим инструментом. При реализации полезной модели обучающийся сможет осваивать выбранный им инструмент, уверенно манипулировать им, тренировать мануальные навыки, точность и техничность работы инструментом, контролировать в процессе обучения количество своих ошибок. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 187 372 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2018.08); G09B 23/30 (2018.08); G09B 23/285 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018140762, 19.11.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.03.2019 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 19.11.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 04.03.2019 Бюл. № 7 106790 U1, 20.07.2011. RU 158398 U1, 27.12.2015. US 2016247418 A1, 25.08.2016. US 2014057236 A1, 27.02.2014. UA 103737 C2, 11.11.2013. (54) Платформа для тренировки навыков обращения с хирургическим инструментарием (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к учебным или различные учебные задачи с металлическими тренировочным устройствам для освоения стержнями и круглыми пазами, изолированными техники владения хирургическим резиновыми вставками, набор медных стержней инструментарием и тренировки мануальных различной толщины, провод одножильный с навыков у студентов и ординаторов. ...

Аппарат для дозирования жевательного усилия

Предлагаемая полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к ортопедической стоматологии. Используется для оптимизации работы зубного техника при воспроизведении (восстановлении) окклюзионных поверхностей зубов, более точного моделирования их рельефа, что ускорит адаптацию пациента к зубным протезам, уменьшит энергозатраты зубного техника. Также устройство может применяться в научной деятельности. Аппарат для дозирования жевательного усилия при моделировании зубных протезов, содержит основание, имеющее форму квадрата, зажим Т-образной формы, две круглые пружины и динамометр со штифтом. Причем основание выполнено из стали и имеет два отверстия для фиксации упомянутых пружин, а также паз сложной формы для установки в него артикулятора. Зажим выполнен из стали и имеет два отверстия для установки упомянутых пружин и еще одно отверстие для установки динамометра, при этом пружины выполнены с возможностью регулирования силы сжатия. Предлагаемая полезная модель решает задачу воспроизведения жевательного усилия (давления) жевательных мышц человека с регулируемым усилием сжатия челюстей, возможностью определения и контролирования силы сжатия челюстей. При работе с полезной моделью можно применять практически любой артикулятор. 6 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 189 852 U1 (51) МПК A61C 11/00 (2006.01) G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61C 11/00 (2018.08); G09B 23/28 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018109845, 20.03.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 06.06.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 06.06.2019 Бюл. № 16 Адрес для переписки: 400131, г. Волгоград, пл. Павших борцов, 1, Волгоградский государственный медицинский университет, научный отдел 1 8 9 8 5 2 U 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2153197 C1, 20.07.2000. RU 2233642 C2, 10.08.2004. RU 17849 U1, 10.05.2001. SU 33638 A1, 31.12.1933. (54) Аппарат для дозирования жевательного ...

Тренажер для освоения мануальных хирургических навыков на мозговом отделе головы в реальной топографо-анатомической среде

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно нейрохирургии и оперативной хирургии, и может использоваться для выработки у обучающихся правильных мануальных хирургических навыков на мозговом отделе головы при выполнении этапов трепанации черепа, а именно разреза кожи, наложении фрезевых отверстий, выпиливании костного лоскута, вскрытии твердой мозговой оболочки и послойного зашивания тканей с костной пластикой, и объективной оценки выполненной трепанации.Предложенная модель содержит имитирующую морфологическую структуру свода черепа, содержащую пневматическую систему обратной связи по давлению, обеспечивающую контроль правильности выполнения манипуляций в реальном времени.Полезная модель служит для повышения эффективности выработки у обучающихся правильных мануальных хирургических навыков на мозговом отделе головы при выполнении этапов трепанации черепа. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 190 669 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019101204, 15.01.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 08.07.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 08.07.2019 Бюл. № 19 Адрес для переписки: 194291, Санкт-Петербург, пр. Просвещения, 45, кв. 367, Назмиев А.И. (73) Патентообладатель(и): Назмиев Азат Ильдусович (RU) 1 9 0 6 6 9 R U 78657 U1, 10.12. 2008. RU 106790 U1, 20.07.2011. US 2018033339 A1, 01.02.2018. WO 2016/119039 A1, 04.08.2016. (54) ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ОСВОЕНИЯ МАНУАЛЬНЫХ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКИХ НАВЫКОВ НА МОЗГОВОМ ОТДЕЛЕ ГОЛОВЫ В РЕАЛЬНОЙ ТОПОГРАФО-АНАТОМИЧЕСКОЙ СРЕДЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области Предложенная модель содержит медицины, а именно нейрохирургии и имитирующую морфологическую структуру свода оперативной хирургии, и может использоваться черепа, содержащую пневматическую систему для выработки у обучающихся правильных обратной связи по давлению, обеспечивающую мануальных хирургических навыков на ...

Индивидуальная модель чашечно-лоханочной системы почки

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно урологии и может использоваться интраоперационно для навигации при выполнении перкутанной нефролитотрипсии, а также в качестве учебного пособия для выработки тактики выполнения перкутанной нефролитотрипсии. Технический результат - возможность визуализации полости чашечно-лоханочной системы почки, что минимизирует риск неправильного выбора доступа при перкутанной нефролитотрипсии, а также увеличивает ее значимость в качестве учебного пособия. Это достигается тем, что полезная модель напечатана на 3D принтере, выполнена из пластика сборно-разборной, состоит из 3 частей, соответствующих трем группам чашечек ЧЛС почки. Каждая часть выполнена цветной и цвет каждой из них отличается друг от друга. Каждая из 3-х частей состоит из двух сборно-разборных компонентов. Все 6 частей индивидуальной модели ЧЛС почки выполнены полыми. Наружная и внутренняя поверхности полезной модели являются копией наружной и внутренней поверхностей ЧЛС почки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 193 069 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019119585, 21.06.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 11.10.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 11.10.2019 Бюл. № 29 (54) ИНДИВИДУАЛЬНАЯ МОДЕЛЬ ЧАШЕЧНО-ЛОХАНОЧНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ ПОЧКИ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области пособия. Это достигается тем, что полезная медицины, а именно урологии и может модель напечатана на 3D принтере, выполнена использоваться интраоперационно для навигации из пластика сборно-разборной, состоит из 3 при выполнении перкутанной нефролитотрипсии, частей, соответствующих трем группам чашечек а также в качестве учебного пособия для ЧЛС почки. Каждая часть выполнена цветной и выработки тактики выполнения перкутанной цвет каждой из них отличается друг от друга. нефролитотрипсии. Технический результат Каждая из 3-х ...

Автоматический аэрозольный пылевой ингалятор для моделирования пылевых заболеваний дыхательных путей

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, а именно к пульмонологии, и может использоваться в качестве прибора для моделирования пылевых заболеваний дыхательных путей, в частности -пневмокониозов.Технической проблемой, на которую направлена данная полезная модель, является создание автоматического ингалятора для мелких животных, который позволяет не только осуществлять ингаляции, минуя контакт с лаборанта с ингалируемым веществом и животными во время манипуляций над ними, но и автоматически регулировать уровень подачи и степень выхода вещества, а так же иметь возможность устанавливать заранее время работы ингалятора и настраивать размер отверстия под индивидуальные морфометрические характеристики шеи животных без лишних комплектующих.Сущность устройства состоит в том, что в автоматическом аэрозольном (пылевом) ингаляторе для моделирования пылевых заболеваний дыхательных путей, включающем герметичную камеру из прозрачного пластика, полость ингаляционной камеры образована из двух частей: первой - в форме прямоугольного параллелепипеда, а второй - правильной усеченной четырехгранной пирамиды, неразъемно соединенных между собой по контуру квадратных оснований, при чем в центре верхнего основания пирамиды, расположенного с краю, выполнено отверстие, закрывающееся регулируемой плоской прямоугольной заслонкой с вырезом в форме острого угла под голову животного, а к нижнему ребру прикреплен столик для фиксации лабораторного животного, при этом на задней стенке камеры, расположенной напротив отверстия, установлен вентилятор, а ингаляционная камера расположена продольно, и установлена на четырех ножках, расположенных по четырем углам под прямоугольным параллелепипедом, в нижнюю стенку которого интегрирована верхняя часть цилиндрического пластикового контейнера, в нижней части которого установлен электродвигатель валом вверх, с расположением на нем металлического жернова в форме ножа, в металлической чаше, при этом верхний торец пластикового контейнера, находящегося внутри ...

Установка для проведения экспериментальных исследований на животных в гипоксических условиях при низких температурах

Полезная модель относится к области медицины, в частности к устройствам для моделирования определенных условий среды в эксперименте, а именно к установке для проведения экспериментальных исследований на животных в гипоксических условиях при низких температурах.Установка для проведения экспериментальных исследований на животных в гипоксических условиях при низких температурах, включающая климатическую камеру, внутри которой расположены клетки для подопытных животных, термодатчик, трубопровод и датчик газоанализатора, снаружи камеры расположена газосмесительная камера, соединенная через ротаметры с воздушным компрессором и баллоном с азотом, а также связанная с климатической камерой через трубопровод, при этом датчики соединены с соответствующими индикаторами, расположенными снаружи климатической камеры, а также климатическая камера оснащена элементами для вентиляции. Ротаметры соединены с газосмесительной камерой через расположенный в ней газосмесительный эжектор, при этом установка дополнительно оснащена холодильной установкой, испаритель которой расположен рядом с клетками для подопытных животных. Климатическая камера оснащена термоизоляцией, которая выполнена из вспененного утеплителя толщиной 45-55 мм на боковых стенках и толщиной 25-35 мм на верхней и задней стенках, при этом на каждой стенке термоизоляция оснащена дополнительным наружным и внутренним слоем из фольгированного утеплителя толщиной 2,5-3,5 мм.Технический результат состоит в обеспечении возможности проведения экспериментальных исследований на животных в гипоксических условиях при низких температурах. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 201 120 U1 (51) МПК A61M 16/00 (2006.01) G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A61M 16/00 (2020.08); G09B 23/28 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020122211, 06.07.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 27.11.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 27.11.2020 Бюл. № 33 ...

Устройство для моделирования термического ожога кожи в эксперименте на мелких лабораторных животных

Полезная модель относится к области экспериментальной биологии, а именно к устройствам для моделирования термического ожога кожи, и может быть использована в экспериментальной фармакологии при исследовании и разработке новых лекарственных средств для лечения ожоговых ран различной степени тяжести. Устройство состоит из основания, корпуса и электронагревательного элемента с выводами для подключения к источнику электропитания, причем на основании установлен штатив с металлическим корпусом в виде усечённого конуса и регулятор длительности световой вспышки, причём штатив снабжен регулятором расстояния между источником светового излучения, а на дне корпуса расположены шесть галогеновых ламп накаливания с общей мощностью светового потока 550 кДж/м2. Устройство снабжено двумя дополнительными фиксирующими устройствами для мышей и крыс в виде прямоугольного короба с крышкой, на которой имеются прямоугольные отверстия, а также регулируемые диафрагмы для установки размера отверстий. На крышке дополнительного фиксирующего устройства для мышей имеются четыре прямоугольных отверстия размером 20х40 мм, которые позволяют моделировать ожог при помощи диафрагмы, а внутри устройства имеются четыре планки для установки фиксирующей пластины, причем под каждой планкой установлена пружина, обеспечивающая плотное прилегание фиксирующей пластины с мышью и к соответствующему прямоугольному отверстию крышки. На крышке дополнительного фиксирующего устройства для крыс имеется одно прямоугольное отверстие размером 122х40 мм и две регулируемые диафрагмы, причем внутри устройства установлена перфорированная платформа с рычагом и четырьмя пружинами, расположенными по углам внутренней стороны платформы, что обеспечивает плотное прилегание перфорированной платформы с наркотизированной крысой к крышке с прямоугольным отверстием. Устройство позволяет быстро моделировать ожог заданной степени тяжести у мелких лабораторных грызунов без отрицательного воздействия на близлежащие органы, а также позволяет ...

Устройство для фиксации периферических нервов конечностей с окружающими их параневральными структурами для морфологического исследования

Полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к морфологии, гистологии, патологической и нормальной анатомии. Она может быть использована для удержания и фиксации анатомического препарата в пространстве. Технический результат полезной модели заключается в обеспечении доступа для взятия материала и проведения дальнейшего морфологического исследования структурных компонентов параневральных оболочек на микроуровне в условиях нормы и патологии.Устройство состоит из корпуса (горизонтальная плоскость, выполненная из полиметилметакрилата), по периметру которого расположены направляющие рейки, фиксирующих элементов (в количестве четырех штук), представляющих собой зубчато-винтовой механизм, расположенный на пластине из нержавеющей стали, прикрепленных к корпусу с помощью интегрированной струбцины. Перемещение фиксирующих элементов, при необходимости, осуществляется по направляющей рейке. Зубчато-винтовой механизм сопряжен с цилиндрическим валом, на который намотан шнур из нейлона. К отрезку шнура подвязан двузубый острый крючок, выполненный из нержавеющей стали. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 204 525 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/30 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/303 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021107877, 24.03.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 28.05.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 28.05.2021 Бюл. № 16 2 0 4 5 2 5 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Курский государственный медицинский университет" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации (RU) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 58765 U1, 27.11.2006. RU 186539 U1, 23.01.2019. RU 78596 U1, 27.11.2008. RU 2051644 C1, 10.01.1996. (54) Устройство для фиксации периферических нервов конечностей с окружающими их параневральными структурами для морфологического исследования (57) Реферат: Полезная ...

Стенд для проведения экспериментов по методике "принудительное плавание"

Полезная модель относится к области экспериментальных исследований на животных, а именно к исследованиям депрессивного состояния мелких лабораторных животных, в частности белых нелинейных крыс, по методике «принудительное плавание». Техническое решение полезной модели заключается в оборудовании лабораторного стенда четырьмя боксами, размещенными над цилиндрами для плавания на горизонтальном каркасе. Каркас выполнен из двух металлических уголков 20×20 мм, зафиксированных к перегородкам и боковым стенкам основания стенда горизонтально на 5 см выше верхнего края плавательных цилиндров. Верхние края передних стенок боксов закреплены на петлях к крышкам боксов, а передние края днищ закреплены на петлях к переднему уголку каркаса. Передние стенки боксов в закрытом положении фиксируются запорными устройствами поворотного типа. Закрытое положение днищ обеспечивается запорными устройствами, фиксирующими задние края днища к заднему уголку каркаса. Запорные устройства днища всех боксов размещены на горизонтальной штанге, расположенной за задним уголком каркаса и оборудованной ручкой, расположенной на боковой стенке основания стенда. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 205 095 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/28 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020141725, 16.12.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 28.06.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 28.06.2021 Бюл. № 19 U 1 2 0 5 0 9 5 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 184787 U1, 08.11.2018. RU 2617206 С2, 21.04.2017. CN 103355193 A, 23.10.2013. CN 103749331 A, 30.04.2014. CN 105070173 A, 18.11.2015. (54) Стенд для проведения экспериментов по методике "принудительное плавание" (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области Верхние края передних стенок боксов закреплены экспериментальных исследований на животных, на петлях к крышкам боксов, а передние края а именно к ...

Денто-модель для обучения и моделирования стоматологического лечения с применением методов дентальной имплантации

Полезная модель относится к стоматологии, а именно к хирургической стоматологии, дентальной имплантации и ортопедическому протезированию с опорой на дентальные имплантаты, и может использоваться как учебное пособие для проведения практических хирургических и ортопедических этапов дентальной имплантации при различных дефектах зубных рядов, может применяться для имитации и моделирования конкретной клинической ситуации, а также использоваться для подготовки к процедуре дентальной имплантации, дальнейшему протезированию с опорой на имплантаты у реального пациента путем проведения всех этапов имплантации и протезирования непосредственно на полезной модели.Техническим результатом полезной модели является воспроизведение конкретной клинической ситуации на денто-модели челюсти, при которой проводится процедура дентальной имплантации для замещения различных дефектов зубных рядов, что может быть использовано для моделирования стоматологического лечения с использованием дентальных имплантатов, а также может служить наглядным и практическим учебным пособием для студентов и ординаторов, врачей-стоматологов.Денто-модель челюсти человека выполнена из пластмассы, полученной путем 3D-печати, и представляет собой цоколь модели (основание) с имитацией альвеолярного отростка челюсти человека с зубами, дефект зубного ряда, при этом в месте дефекта зубного ряда имеется полость, заполненная костной тканью, полученной из челюсти свиньи путем фрезерования и полностью соответствующей по форме к размерам полости в месте дефекта зубного ряда на денто-модели, костная ткань дополнительно закреплена в денто-модели с помощью винтов. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 206 274 U1 (51) МПК G09B 23/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G09B 23/283 (2021.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021111888, 26.04.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 02.09.2021 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное ...

Фантом для исследования сосудов через кости черепа с использованием средств ультразвуковой визуализации

Полезная модель относится к области биомедицинского моделирования, в частности - к фантомам для исследований сосудов мозга, и может использоваться в лабораториях ультразвуковой визуализации для обучения специалистов проведению ультразвуковой диагностики сосудов мозга, эхоконтрастирования, проверки оборудования и создания новых диагностических методик и приборов. Из уровня техники известен фантом для исследования сосудов (патент RU 2611905), взятый в качестве прототипа. Недостатком данного технического решения является то, что в нем используются лишь идеализированные модели сосудов и отсутствует модель костной ткани, необходимая для имитации ультразвукового обследования сосудов головы, которые скрыты за костями черепа. Задачей, на решение которой направлена заявленная полезная модель, является создание фантома для ультразвуковых исследований, характеризующегося реалистичностью используемых моделей сосудов и условий наблюдения при помощи средств ультразвуковой диагностики. Решение данной задачи достигается тем, что предлагаемое устройство, в отличие от прототипа, содержит звукопоглощающий слой, модель костной ткани, крепления для шлангов, крепления для модели сосудов, пазы для креплений, штуцеры, реалистичную фотополимерную модель сосудов, причем звукопоглощающий слой покрывает внутреннюю поверхность резервуара, модель костной ткани располагается внутри резервуара над реалистичной фотополимерной моделью сосудов, реалистичная фотополимерная модель сосудов вставляется в крепления для модели сосудов, крепления для модели сосудов вставляются в пазы, размещенные на стенках внутри резервуара, шланги крепятся к резервуару при помощи креплений для шлангов, шланги соединены с реалистичной фотополимерной моделью сосудов при помощи штуцеров. Техническим результатом, обеспечиваемым приведенной совокупностью признаков, является повышение реалистичности фантома и сокращение времени, затрачиваемого специалистом на освоение методик ультразвуковой диагностики. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19 ...

Устройство моделирования изолированной передней стабилизации позвоночного сегмента на уровне С6-С7 после трехколонного повреждения для измерения и оценки первичной стабильности фиксации нижних шейных позвоночных сегментов

Полезная модель относится к медицине, а именно к травматологии, ортопедии и нейрохирургии, и может быть использована для моделирования изолированной передней стабилизации позвоночного сегмента на уровне С6-С7 после трех колонного повреждения для измерения и оценки первичной стабильности фиксации нижних шейных позвоночных сегментов. Устройство для моделирования изолированной передней стабилизации позвоночного сегмента на уровне С6-С7 после трех колонного повреждения для измерения и оценки первичной стабильности фиксации нижних шейных позвоночных сегментов выполнено сборным, содержащее 3D-модель позвоночного сегмента, оснастку из двух платформ - краниальной и каудальной, на краю краниальной платформы расположен сферический паз, шар для контакта с верхней траверсой стенда испытательной машины. 3D-модель позвоночного сегмента состоит из двух полноразмерных шейных позвонков С6 и С7, выполненных цельнолитыми с платформами трапециевидной формы. По углам платформ расположены отверстия. На задней поверхности платформы полноразмерного шейного позвонка С6, выполнены ребра жесткости, проходящие по всей поверхности платформы. На задней поверхности платформы полноразмерного шейного позвонка С7 выполнены ребра жесткости, проходящие по всей поверхности платформы. На краниальной платформе и каудальной платформе по центральной оси расположено сквозное отверстие. На нижней поверхности краниальной платформы выполнено углубление трапециевидной формы, соответствующее платформе полноразмерного шейного позвонка С6. На нижней поверхности каудальной платформы выполнено углубление трапециевидной формы, соответствующее платформе полноразмерного шейного позвонка С7. На углах упомянутых углублений выполнены сквозные отверстия с возможностью соединения со сквозными отверстиями платформ упомянутых позвонков С6 и С7 для введения через них фиксирующих устройств. На верхней поверхности краниальной платформы выполнены три сферических паза, переходящих из одного в другой. Центры сферических пазов ...

System and related method for instructing practitioners relative to appropriate magnitude of applied pressure for dental procedures

System and method for teaching a dental practitioner an appropriate pressure to apply during a dental procedure. The system includes a dental tool for use in a dental procedure and a substrate including a coating of a removable scratch-off material. The scratch-off material is adhered to the substrate so as to have an adherence strength that is specifically configured so that the scratch-off material coating is removable from the substrate by manipulating the dental tool against the scratch-off material coating upon application of a minimum threshold pressure that is substantially equal to that to be applied during a selected actual dental procedure. In this manner, an inexperienced practitioner is able to learn the appropriate magnitude of pressure to be applied during a procedure (e.g., application and burnishing of a hemostatic composition into bleeding soft tissue) in a non-threatening environment without having to actually work on a live, bleeding patient.

Hemorrhage control simulator

A simulator trains for hemorrhage control using hemostatic agents, tourniquets, and/or other hemorrhage control techniques in a simulator that works with a wide variety of existing human surrogates. The simulator merges a live video feed of the surrogate and trainee's hands (or objects interacting with the surrogate) with a computer-generated visual representation of the wound and hemorrhaging blood to provide an immersive display experience to the trainee without requiring different surrogates for different simulated wounds. The trainee may wear pulse-generating glove(s) that simulate the patient's pulse where the trainee's finger tip contacts the surrogate. A sensorized substrate (e.g., load sensors, haptic output generators) may automatically be moved between the trainee and the surrogate to sense interaction with the surrogate and provide haptic feedback. The substrate may replace the surrogate altogether. The simulator may alternatively simulate events and objects other than wounds and humans.

Artificial eye and method of manufacture

An artificial eye comprises a transparent cup-shaped body member having a substantially concave inner surface and a substantially convex outer surface. The body member includes a pupil portion at the center, a substantially annular iris portion abutting the peripheral edge of the pupil portion for defining a boundary between the pupil portion and the iris portion, and at least one groove formed in the concave inner surface of the iris portion of the body member. The grooves are visible through the iris portion for reflecting light through the body member.

System and Method for Assessing Risk of Glaucoma Onset

A system and method for predicting the onset of glaucoma uses a Finite Element Model (FEM) to obtain a response profile of the Optical Nerve Head (ONH) inside an eye. To do this, the FEM is programmed with data from first and second images of the ONH that are respectively taken at the beginning and the end of an imposed pressure differential (e.g. over a range of about 8 kPa). The FEM is then subjected to a sequence of pressure increments and the resultant profile is compared with empirical data to predict an onset of glaucoma.

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.

System and Method for Improving Acquired Ultrasound-Image Review

A system for creating 3D ultrasound case volumes from 2D scans and aligning the ultrasound case volumes with a virtual representation of a body to create an adapted virtual body that is scaled and accurately reflects the morphology of a particular patient. The system improves a radiologist's or treating physician's ability to examine and interact with a patient's complete ultrasound case volume independent of the patient, the type of ultrasound machine used to acquire the original data, and the original scanning session.

System and method for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training

A method includes: (1) providing a system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; (2) building an operator injecting process by using the system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; (3) digitalizing the operator injecting process by using the system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; (4) comparing the digitalized data and a standard needle-penetration process, and digitally displaying the difference between the digitalized data and standard needle-penetration process through the display unit; (5) calculating the digitalized data of the difference between the digitalized data and the standard needle-penetration process to obtain an analysis result by using the data processing unit of the system for virtual reality simulation of local dental anesthesiological techniques and skills training; and (6) outputting the analysis result and displaying the analysis result on the display unit.

Peripheral Probe with Six Degrees of Freedom Plus Compressive Force Feedback

An enhanced six degree of freedom spatial inertial measuring device capable of measuring translational movement along three orthogonal axes and rotational movement about the same, and in addition, being capable of measuring compression along at least one orthogonal axis. The device serves to provide adequate control for software applications where inertial tracking and compressive force feedback along at least one axis is desired. A probe, which accurately simulates ultrasound imaging, and therefore functions as a teaching tool is one such application.

Surgical training aids and methods of fabrication thereof

The present invention provides surgical training aids formed from hydrogels and adapted to exhibit realistic mechanical properties mimicking those of real organs. Surgical training aids are preferably fabricated by subjecting a concentration of polyvinyl alcohol to freeze-thaw cycles in a mold designed to approximate the shape of an organ, and process parameters are selected to tailor the mechanical properties of the formed hydrogel to those of the organ simulated by the surgical aid. The mechanical properties of the hydrogel forming the surgical training aid may be tailored by incorporating bacterial cellulose and by applying strain during hydrogel formation, thereby producing controlled anisotropy.

Medical Simulation System

A computerized educational apparatus ( 10 ) and method for simulating medical events is disclosed. The apparatus ( 10 ) comprises a patient simulator ( 20 ) having a plurality of sensors ( 225 ) and a plurality of actuators ( 220 ); a control device ( 40 ) located remotely from the patient simulator ( 20 ); a base unit ( 30 ) in data contact with the manikin ( 20 ) and the control device ( 40 ); and one or more medical parameter measurement devices ( 21, 22, 70 ) in data contact with the base unit ( 30 ).

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.

Chest compression training assembly

A chest compression training assembly comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is adapted to be moved towards the lower portion when a compression force is exerted on the upper portion, and to move back to a noncompressed position when the compression force is removed. An upper element is connected to the upper portion and a lower element is connected to the lower portion, wherein the upper and lower elements both contain a magnetic material and are facing each other. At least one of the upper and lower element comprises a magnet. At least one of the upper and lower element is arranged on an element retainer permitting the upper or lower element to move within a predetermined path towards the facing upper or lower element. The upper and lower element are arranged in such way that one may be moved into a certain proximity of the other during a compression movement of the top of the assembly. Magnetic attraction between the upper and lower elements results in acceleration, within said path, of one of the upper and lower elements towards the other when in said proximity, wherein said acceleration results in a collision which produces an audible sound.

Iv training system

The invention provides a pad for training of inserting a catheter or needle into a blood vein, distinctive in that the pad comprises at least one fluid connector and at least one fluid passageway or bore, the fluid connector is fluidly connected to the fluid passageway or bore, the fluid passageway or bore simulates a blood vein and can be inflated by pressurising with a fluid through the at least one connector. Artificial arm and manikin comprising such pad or adapted to have such pad detachably fastened.

Systems And Methods For Projecting Images Onto An Object

In one embodiment, a method for projecting images on a subject includes determining a pose and position of the subject, adjusting a three-dimensional model of an anatomical structure of the subject to match the determined pose and position, and projecting an image of the anatomical structure onto the subject in registration with the actual anatomical structure of the subject to illustrate the location of the structure on or within the subject.

Assessing the Condition of a Joint and Devising Treatment

Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, particularly in a human knee. The methods include converting an image such as an MRI to a three dimensional map of the cartilage. The cartilage map can be correlated to a movement pattern of the joint to assess the effect of movement on cartilage wear. Changes in the thickness of cartilage over time can be determined so that therapies can be provided. Information on thickness of cartilage and curvature of cartilage or subchondral bone can be used to plan therapy. Information on movement pattern can be used to plan therapy. Planning therapy may include generating one or more physical models. 1. A physical model for the treatment of a joint of a patient wherein the physical model comprises a surface including information of a cartilage degeneration pattern of the joint.2. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information is a cartilage thickness of at least a portion of the joint.3. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information is curvature of cartilage of the joint.4. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information includes normal cartilage.5. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information includes damaged or diseased cartilage.6. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information is curvature of subchondral bone of the joint.7. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information represents cartilage of the joint.8. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information represents a cartilage thickness of the joint.9. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information represents a cartilage volume of the joint.10. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information represents a bone surface of the joint underlying the cartilage.11. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information encompasses a limited area within the joint.12. The physical model of claim 1 , wherein the information encompasses the entire joint.13. The physical model ...

Materials Formulations for Human Tissue Simulation

A gel formulation for use as simulated tissue for ballistic testing includes a mixture of gelatin, a glycol, such as ethylene glycol, and water. The gel may be formed in a mold to simulate a body part, such as an organ. A ratio of gelatin to glycol may be varied, depending on the body part to be simulated. An anatomic model may be formed by incorporating simulated organs formed with different gelatin to glycol ratios. 113-. (canceled)14. An anatomic model , comprising:a skeletal component;at least one simulated organ supported on or within said skeletal component, said at least one simulated organ comprising the molded formulation of at least 2 vol. % gelatin, at least 5 vol. % of a glycol, and water; andoptionally, at least one sensing instrument in at least one of said simulated skeletal component and said simulated organ.15. The anatomic model of claim 14 , further comprising claim 14 , simulated muscle tissue surrounding said simulated skeletal components.16. The anatomic model of claim 14 , wherein said simulated muscle tissue comprises 10% to 30% by volume gelatin and from 70% to 90% by volume water.17. A method of making a simulated human tissue claim 14 , comprising:forming a liquid mixture comprising gelatin, a glycol and water; andsetting the mixture to form a molded gel formulation with a shape which simulates a human tissue.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the forming of the mixture includes combining the glycol with a hydrated gelatin which includes at least some of the water.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the hydrated gelatin comprises at least 70 vol. % water.20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the method further includes:forming a first simulated tissue having a first gelatin:glycol ratio; andforming a second simulated tissue having a second gelatin:glycol ratio higher than the first ratio.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the first ratio is at least 0.1:1 and the second ratio is at least 0.15:1.22. The method of claim 17 , wherein the ...

HUMAN PHANTOM TRAINING AID FOR MASTERING MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES AND METHOD FOR MASTERING MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES USING HUMAN PHANTOM TRAINING AID

A method for learning reduction techniques using an anatomical model for training aid is provided. The method for learning the reduction techniques uses the anatomical model for training aid which comprises bone members, the bone members comprising a first bone member and a second bone member, either one of the first bone member or the second bone member being provided with a magnet and the other being provided with a magnet material, and has two connection statuses including a normal connection status where the first bone member and the second bone member are connected in a status similar to a normal connection status of human bones and an abnormal connection status where they are connected in a status different from the normal connection status of human bones. 1. (canceled)2. A method for learning a reduction technique for shoulder joint dislocation using an anatomical model for training aid which comprises hard bone members comprising at least a humerus member , a scapula member , a clavicle member and a thorax member having arrangement relationship similar to human bones ,the humerus member and the scapula member being adjacent to each other,a head of the humerus member being provided with a magnet or a magnetic material while a glenoid fossa of the scapula member being at least partially formed of a magnet, or the head of the humerus member being provided with a magnet while the glenoid fossa of the scapula member being at least partially provided with a magnetic material,the scapula member and the clavicle member being fixed coupled, the clavicle member and the thorax member being movably connected to each other, the scapula member and the thorax member being movably connected to each other or fixed coupled,the anatomical model for training aid having at least two connection statuses including a normal connection status where the humerus member and the scapula member are connected in a status similar to a normal connection relationship of human bones and an ...

PROSTATE BRACHYTHERAPY SIMULATOR

Methods for forming a prostate brachytherapy simulator are provided. A method comprises forming a molded rectum model between tubes secured to a base component of a container. The base component has a first open-bottomed cup that opens to an exterior of the container and a second cup that contains the first open-bottomed cup. The method also comprises forming a molded prostate model from recyclable materials. Additionally, the method comprises placing the prostate model relative to the rectum model. The method also comprises providing a gel-based environment that surrounds the rectum model and the prostate model within a container. 1. A method of forming a prostate brachytherapy simulator , the method comprising:forming a rectum model between tubes secured to a base component of a container, the base component having a first open-bottomed cup that opens to an exterior of the container and a second cup that contains the first open-bottomed cup;forming a prostate model from recyclable materials;placing the prostate model relative to the rectum model;providing a gel-based environment that surrounds the rectum model and the prostate model within a container.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rectum model is positioned within the base component used to form the rectum model.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rectum model is curved.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prostate model is formed from an agar gel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prostate model is formed from recyclable materials.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prostate model is formed from non-toxic materials.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prostate model is formed from a configuration of an agar gel that is designed to minimize streaking.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the prostate model is dipped into latex to create a prostate capsule.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:creating a tube through the prostate model using a coring device; andplacing a urethra model ...

PHYSIOLOGICAL SIMULATOR TOOLKIT AND VIEWER

An interactive simulation tool and viewer is provided where a user can build upon a defined ontology; specify custom displays of dynamic variables; specify custom meshes; edit the topology of a compartmental model to create different scenarios; and create questions that are integrated-with, and based-upon, the simulation. In addition to the authoring portion, the generated simulation scenarios can then be executed and interacted within the viewer. 1. A simulation authoring and viewing system , comprising:an ontology editor module that receives an ontology file and allows a user to create or augment the ontology file and connect concepts in the ontology file to an appropriate relationship type;an attribute module that enables a user to select a node from the ontology file and indicate a visualization attribute and simulation attribute for the node, the visualization attribute comprising a 3D mesh and the simulation attribute comprising a simulation parameter or dynamic system model;a pedagogical parameter module for assigning pedagogical parameters to the concepts and relationships in the ontology file; anda simulation module.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the simulation module executes a simulation created by the ontology editor module claim 1 , attribute module claim 1 , and pedagogical parameter module and enables a user to play claim 1 , pause claim 1 , and reset the simulation.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the relationship type comprises “has a” or “is a” relationship type.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ontology file comprises an ontology associated with human anatomy.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the attribute module comprises an attributes editor for adding and removing attributes of a cardiovascular simulation model.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising a mathematical solver for executing the cardiovascular simulation model.7. A computer-readable storage medium having instructions stored thereon that when executed cause a ...

AUGMENTED REALITY TELE-MENTORING (ART) PLATFORM FOR LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING

Disclosed herein are methods and systems for tele-mentoring, such as for laparoscopic training. In one example, a system includes a mentor environment and a trainee environment wherein the mentor environment is coupled to the trainee environment so that an image of the mentor laparoscopic instruments is superimposed on the trainee laparoscopic instruments allowing a mentor to provide real-time audible and visual guidance to a trainee. The mentor environment can include a training laparoscopic box simulator with a camera and mentor instructional laparoscopic instruments; a mentor audio/visual processor coupled to the mentor training laparoscopic box simulator; a mentor microphone coupled to the computing device; and a mentor display coupled to at least the computing device. The trainee environment can include a trainee system with trainee laparoscopic instruments and a video device, such as a camera; a trainee microphone coupled to the trainee system; and a trainee display coupled to the mentor environment. 1. A tele-mentoring system , comprising: a mentor training laparoscopic box simulator comprising a mentor camera and mentor laparoscopic instruments;', 'a mentor computing device comprising an audio/visual (A/V) processor, the computing device being coupled to the mentor training laparoscopic box simulator;', 'a mentor microphone coupled to the computing device; and', 'a mentor display coupled to at least the computing device, thereby, 'a mentor environment, comprisingforming a mentor environment; and a trainee system comprising trainee laparoscopic instruments and trainee camera coupled to the mentor computing system;', 'a trainee microphone coupled to the trainee system and the mentor computing device; and', 'a trainee display coupled to the mentor environment thereby forming a tele-mentoring system for use in mentoring trainees to perform laparoscopic procedures, wherein the mentor environment is coupled to the trainee environment so that video generated by the ...

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. 1. A method for simulating energy-based surgical procedures , comprising the steps of: 'a first thermoplastic material having a first melting temperature; and', 'providing a simulated tissue structure that is not electrically conductive comprisingproviding a simulated surgical instrument configured to generate heat to thermoplastically deform the first material;heating at least a portion of the first material with the heat generator; andthermoplastically deforming the first material with the heat generator.2. The method of further including the step of melting at least a portion of the first material with the simulated surgical instrument.3. The method of further including the step of removing at least a portion of the simulated tissue structure.4. The method of wherein the step of providing a simulated tissue structure includes providing a simulated tissue structure comprising a second material connected to the first material.5. The method of wherein the step of providing a simulated tissue structure includes providing a simulated tissue structure configured such that one of the first material or second material is removable by melting the at least a portion of the first material.6. The method of wherein the second material has a second ...

Breastfeeding Training System

This invention relates generally to breastfeeding training and more specifically to devices comprised of a doll and chest piece used for breastfeeding training. 1. A breastfeeding training system comprising:a. a chest piece comprising a wearable support means for removably positioning the chest piece on the chest of a user and at least one simulated breast having a simulated nipple and;b. a doll comprising a humanoid figure shape comprising a head and a body, a power source disposed within the body, a mouth mechanism disposed in the head, the mouth mechanism comprising a trigger reactive to the simulated nipple on the at least one simulated breast;c. a feedback system powered by the power source, the feedback system connected to and capable of processing input from the trigger, the feedback system comprising an alert mechanism for alerting a user of the simulated nipple on the at least one simulated breast's position relative to the trigger.2. The breastfeeding training system of claim 1 , wherein the trigger comprises a sensor claim 1 , the sensor having a sensing field in communication with the simulated nipple on the at least one simulated breast.3. The breastfeeding training system of claim 1 , further comprising a suction mechanism connected to the feedback system claim 1 , the suction mechanism comprising a suction ingress disposed in the mouth mechanism.4. The breastfeeding training system of claim 1 , wherein the mouth mechanism is connected to the feedback system claim 1 , the mouth mechanism further comprising a mechanism for simulating mouth suction movements.5. The breastfeeding training system of claim 1 , further comprising a light emitting diode disposed on the surface of the doll and connected to the feedback system.6. The breastfeeding training system of claim 1 , wherein the mouth mechanism further comprises a soft palate claim 1 , a hard palate claim 1 , gums claim 1 , and a movable tongue.7. The breastfeeding training system of claim 1 , further ...

PULSE SIMULATION UNIT

This invention relates to pulse simulation units for use in patient simulators, where the device comprises a base body, an upper actuator body located in parallel above the base body, one leaver body at each longitudinal end of the base body, which in their lower portion is pivotally attached to the base body and in their upper portion is pivotally attached to the actuator body, and at least one shape memory alloy wire attached in one end to the lower portion of each leaver body below the pivotally attachment to the base body and in the other end to the base body, and where the length of the shape memory alloy actuator wire is adjusted such that when no electric pulse is delivered, the length of the wire(s) allow the leaver bodies to be more or less folded in towards the base body and hold the actuator body to form a compressed position at a first distance above the base body, and such that when the actuator wire(s) contract due to exposure to an electric pulse they will rotate the lever bodies some degrees and thus cause the actuator body to be lifted to an expanded position at a second distance>the first distance above the base body. 1. A pulse beat simulating device for use in patient simulators , wherein the device comprises:a base body,an actuator body located at a first distance relative to the base body,a pair of leaver bodies, one leaver body disposed at each longitudinal end of the base body, wherein respective lower portions of each of the leaver bodies are pivotally attached to the base body and wherein respective upper portions of each of the leaver bodies are pivotally attached to the actuator body, andat least one shape memory alloy wire attached to the lower portion of each leaver body and to the base body, the wire being configured, when exposed to electric current, to contract and move the lower portions of the leaver bodies towards the base body causing the actuator body to displace to a second distance relative to the base body, the second ...

ARTIFICIAL ANATOMIC MODEL

Disclosed herein are anatomic models that comprise components that simulate human or non-human animal components. The models may be used for development, experimentation, or training in the field of orthopedic surgical devices, and/or implant devices. The models may also be used for training of students in the medical field for procedures performed in practice, such as for example drawing blood from a patient, or placing a central line in a carotid artery of a patient. In exemplary embodiments, the models comprise structures such as cartilage, tendons, ligaments, organs, luminal structures, and muscles that are made of hydrogel materials. 1. An artificial anatomic model configured to geometrically mimic a human or non-human animal torso , wherein said torso comprises:one or more bones, wherein said one or more bones geometrically mimic at least a portion of one or more human or non-human animal bones;a cavity configured to receive at least one module, wherein said cavity and said at least one module is comprised of, in part, or in whole, a hydrogel, and said at least one module geometrically mimics at least a portion of a human or non-human animal organ;a muscular tissue, wherein the muscular tissue is comprised of, in part or in whole, a hydrogel, said muscular tissue geometrically mimics at least a portion of a human or non-human animal muscular tissue and simulates at least one predetermined physical characteristic of muscle tissue of said muscle possessing human or nonhuman animal anatomic tissue with at least fifty percent or more similarity;one or more tendons, wherein the one or more tendons are comprised of, in part or in whole, a hydrogel, and said one or more tendons geometrically mimic at least a portion of a human or non-human animal tendon and simulate at least one predetermined physical characteristic of tendon tissue with at least fifty percent or more similarity;one or more ligaments, wherein the one or more ligaments are comprised of, in part or in ...

MEDICAL TRAINING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simulation systems and methods may enable virtual imaging. A data processing unit may receive data from a calibration unit indicating a position and/or orientation of a position and orientation sensor relative to a physical model. The data processing unit may also receive data from the position and orientation sensor indicating a position and/or orientation of the physical model. The data processing unit may generate a virtual image using the data from the position and orientation sensor and the data from the calibration unit. The data processing unit may render the virtual image to a display. 1. A simulation system comprising:a data processing unit;a display in communication with the data processing unit; anda physical model; wherein a position and orientation sensor configured and positioned to sense a position and/or orientation of the physical model; and', 'a calibration unit configured to store calibration data associated with the position and orientation sensor and the physical model; and, 'the physical model comprises receive data from the position and orientation sensor indicating a position and/or orientation of the physical model;', 'receive data from the calibration unit indicating a position and/or orientation of the position and orientation sensor relative to the physical model;', 'generate a virtual image using the data from the position and orientation sensor and the data from the calibration unit; and', 'render the virtual image to the display., 'the data processing unit is configured to2. The simulation system of claim 1 , wherein the physical model comprises a fixed portion claim 1 , and wherein the position and orientation sensor is attached to the fixed portion of the physical model.3. The simulation system of claim 1 , wherein the data processing unit is configured to combine the virtual image with an actual image to form an augmented reality image.4. The simulation system of claim 1 , wherein:the physical model comprises a plurality of position ...

Cardioplegia Apparatus and Method

A microplegia console for controlling the delivery of cardioplegia to a patient, comprising an integrated display/touch screen for displaying cardioplegia information and patient information and allowing inputting of parameters via the display/touch screen into the console for computer-controlled perfusion of cardioplegia into the patient. The invention further comprises a method for delivery of cardioplegia to a patient, including defining and selecting a protocol from a displayed list and sequencing a series of the protocols. The invention also comprises a method for cardioplegia delivery to achieve aortic valve closure. Additionally, the invention comprises a method for activating an icon whereby, upon a first selection of the icon, displaying an indicia indicating that the icon has been first selected; and upon a second selection of the icon, activating the icon. 1. A console for controlling the delivery of cardioplegia to a patient , comprising in combination:an integrated display/touch screen for displaying cardioplegia information and patient information and allowing inputting of parameters via the display/touch screen into the console for computer-controlled perfusion of cardioplegia into the patient;a flow knob allowing manual control the cardioplegia flow rate; andan interface operatively connected between the console and a cardioplegia pump, said interface enabling intercommunication of one or more of diagnostics status, messages and periodic data updates between the console and the pump.2. The console as set forth in claim 1 , wherein manual control of the cardioplegia flow rate via the flow knob takes precedence over any in-process computer-controlled cardioplegia perfusion into the patient.3. The console as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the manual control of the cardioplegia flow rate via the flow knob suspends or cancels any in-process computer-controlled cardioplegia perfusion such that manual control of the cardioplegia perfusion into the patient ...

ROBOT ASSISTED SURGICAL TRAINING

A surgical training system and method. The system comprises means for recording reference data representing a reference manipulation of a computer generated model of an object by a master user; means for physically guiding a trainee user based on the recorded reference data during a training manipulation of the model of the object by the trainee user; and means for recording assessment data representing an assessment manipulation of the model of the object by the trainee user without guidance. 125-. (canceled)26. A surgical training system comprising:means for recording reference data representing a reference manipulation of a computer generated model of an object by a master user;means for physically guiding a trainee user based on the recorded reference data during a training manipulation of the model of the object by the trainee user; andmeans for recording assessment data representing an assessment manipulation of the model of the object by the trainee user without guidance.27. The system as claimed in claim 26 , further comprising processing means for generating the model of the object.28. The system as claimed in claim 27 , wherein said processing means is configured to generate a case specific model of the object based on patient data.29. The system as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the processing means comprises an image processing module for generating the model of the object based on images of a corresponding real object.30. The system as claimed in claim 29 , wherein the images comprise medical images for surgical training.31. The system as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the means for recording the reference data claim 27 , the means for guiding the trainee user claim 27 , and the means for recording the assessment data together comprise one or more robotic devices.32. The system as claimed in claim 31 , wherein the one or more robotic devices are configured to be coupled to a tool used in the manipulation of the model of the object.33. The system as ...

Cardiac Simulation Device

The present invention describes a device and system for simulating normal and disease state cardiac functioning, including an anatomically accurate left cardiac simulator for training and medical device testing. The system and device uses pneumatically pressurized chambers to generate ventricle and atrium contractions. In conjunction with the interaction of synthetic mitral and aortic valves, the system is designed to generate pumping action that produces accurate volume fractions and pressure gradients of pulsatile flow, duplicating that of a human heart. Through the use of a remote handheld electronic controller and manual adjustments from a main control panel, the air pressure level, fluidic pressure, and heart rate is controlled to induce contractions that simulate a wide variety of heart conditions ranging from normal heart function to severely diseased or injured heart conditions.

AUSCULTATION TRAINING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

An auscultation system may include an auscultation device, a simulation unit, a speaker and a proximity sensor that detects the proximity of the auscultation device and emits a signal in response. The auscultation system may also include a database storing multiple sound files and a controller. The controller may receive the signal, select one of the sound files and transmit the selected sound file to the speaker in response to the signal. In one embodiment, the simulation unit is attached to a live subject. In another embodiment, the simulation unit is attached to a mannequin. 1. An auscultation system comprising:an auscultation device;a simulation unit;at least one speaker;a first proximity sensor that is operable to detect the proximity of the auscultation device and emit a first signal in response to detection of the auscultation device;a first database storing a plurality of sound files;a first controller operable to: (1) communicate with the first proximity sensor; (2) receive the first signal; (3) select one of the sound files; and, (4) transmit the one of the sound files to the at least one speaker in response to receipt of the first signal.2. The auscultation system of wherein the simulation unit is attached to a live subject.3. The auscultation system of wherein the simulation unit is attached to an article of clothing worn by the live subject.4. The auscultation system of wherein the article of clothing is a vest.5. The auscultation system of wherein the simulation unit is attached to the live subject using an adhesive.6. The auscultation system of wherein the simulation unit is attached to a mannequin.7. The auscultation system of wherein the simulation unit is attached to an article of clothing worn by the mannequin.8. The auscultation system of wherein:the at least one speaker is embedded within the mannequin; and,the first proximity sensor is embedded within the mannequin.9. The auscultation system of further comprising:a second proximity sensor that ...

MUSCLE MODEL FOR LEARNING AND EDUCATION METHOD USING SAME

A training aid for learning muscles providing a three dimensional way of easily understanding the shape of a muscle and the location and area of the origin/insertion of a muscle and a training method using the same are provided. The training aid for learning muscles comprises at least one bone member and at least one muscle member fixed removably to the bone member by the magnetic force of a magnet at its origin and insertion. 1. A training aid for learning muscles comprising at least one bone member and at least one muscle member attached at its origin and insertion removably to the bone member by the magnetic force of a magnet.2. The training aid according to claim 1 , wherein the muscle member has a shape similar to a human muscle and the bone member has a shape similar to a human bone.3. The training aid according to claim 1 , wherein either one of the origin of the muscle member and the bone member connected to the origin is provided with a magnet claim 1 , while the other one is provided with a ferromagnet attracted to the magnet or a magnet attracting and attracted to the magnet claim 1 , and either one of the insertion of the muscle member and the bone member connected to the insertion is provided with a magnet claim 1 , while the other one is provided with a ferromagnet attracted to the magnet claim 1 , or a magnet attracting and attracted to the magnet.4. The training aid according to claim 1 , wherein the training aid is further provided with a attaching panel claim 1 , the attaching panel provided with ferromagnets attracted to the magnets at the origin and insertion of the muscle member or magnets attracting and attracted to the magnets claim 1 , or magnets attracting the ferromagnets at the origin and insertion.5. The training aid according to claim 4 , wherein the attaching panel has an illustrated muscle thereon corresponding to the muscle member claim 4 , the muscle member attached to the attaching panel at its origin and insertion in a manner to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING PARAMETERS OF ORTHOPAEDIC PROCEDURES

Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint. 1. A computer-implemented method of optimizing parameters relating to a joint procedure involving the implantation of at least one orthopaedic implant into a joint of a particular patient , the method comprising: ["(i) information relating at least in part to a model of the particular patient's joint, including information defining at least in part a plurality of soft tissue attachment locations;", "(ii) information relating at least in part to an axis associated with the particular patient's joint in relation to the model of the particular patient's joint;"], '(a) receiving in a computer processor information concerning the particular patient, including (i) at least some of the plurality of orthopaedic responses each relate to at least one of a kinetic, kinematic, and soft tissue balance response of the joint;', '(ii) at least some of the orthopaedic factors relate to the received information concerning the particular patient;', '(iii) at least one of the orthopaedic factors relates to at least one of a position and an orientation of the orthopaedic implant relative to the joint; and', '(iv) at least one of the orthopaedic factors relates to an articular surface shape geometry of the orthopaedic implant;, '(b) receiving in the computer processor information that defines at least one relationship relating a plurality of orthopaedic responses to a plurality of orthopaedic factors, wherein ["(i) at least one of a suggested optimal position and a suggested ...

Methods and Apparatus for Providing Realistic Medical Training

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. 147-. (canceled)48. A medical training system , comprising:a mannequin including a support structure corresponding to a human skeleton;a plurality of sensors disposed about the mannequin; and determine a current physiological state of the mannequin,', 'receive an input value from at least one of the plurality of sensors,', 'interpret the input value to determine a new physiological state, and', 'activate a motor to modify a resistance of or cause motion of the support structure based upon the new physiological state., 'a processor configured to49. The system of claim 48 , wherein the processor is configured to:identify a trainee using the medical training system; andcreate a record of intervention using the input value from the at least one of the plurality of sensors and the identity of the trainee.50. The system of claim 49 , wherein the processor is configured to identify the trainee using a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag.51. The system of claim 48 , including an audio output system coupled to the processor claim 48 , wherein the processor is configured to activate the audio output system based upon the new physiological state or a transition from the currently physiological state to the new physiological state.52. The system of claim 51 , wherein the audio output system is waterproof.53. The system of claim 48 , wherein the processor is disposed within a resealable container and a connection formed through an opening of the container is at least partially sealed with a silicone material.54. The system of claim 48 , wherein the support structure includes a long bone member claim 48 , the long bone ...

Simulator for learning tracheal intubation

A simulator intended for learning tracheal intubation includes: an anatomic dummy element ( 1 ) reproducing at least one buccal cavity ( 2 ) provided with a tongue ( 4 ), with an epiglottis ( 7 ) and with the corresponding glossoepiglottic vallecula ( 8 ); a simulation system ( 15 ) capable of determining at least one physiological parameter of a patient subject to tracheal intubation; at least one force sensor ( 13 ) positioned on the dummy element at the glossoepiglottic vallecula so as to measure the force applied at this level by the blade ( 11 ) of a laryngoscope ( 12 ) handled by the operator; and transmission element ( 14 ) for providing the value of the measurement conducted with the force sensor at the input of the simulation system; wherein the simulation system is laid out for taking into account the value of the measurement conducted with the force sensor in order to determine the physiological parameter.

Cpr monitoring system

The invention relates to a system for monitoring CPR performed on a manikin. The manikin comprising means for measuring at least one first parameter concerning a performed CPR, and a measuring unit for positioning on the chest of a manikin or patient during CPR comprising sensors for measuring at least one second parameter concerning a performed CPR. The system also comprising analyzing means for analyzing said first and second parameters measured during a chosen time period during a performed CPR on said manikin and evaluating the measured parameters.

Portable Low Cost Computer Assisted Surgical Trainer and Assessment System

A system is provided for evaluating MIS procedures. The system includes a sensor configured to receive task-performance data, block components, and actuating components. The sensor, block components, and actuating components are configured to simulate a training task. The system also includes a processor. The processor is configured to determine, based on the received task-performance data, a trial task-performance metric corresponding to a trial performance of the training task. The processor is also configured to select a reference task-performance metric from a plurality of reference task-performance metrics. Each reference task-performance metric in the plurality corresponds to a respective reference performance of the training task. The processor is additionally configured to determine, based on a comparison of the trial task-performance metric to the reference task-performance metric, a task-performance classification level. The processor is further configured to cause a graphical display to provide an indication of the task-performance classification level.

MICROSURGERY SIMULATOR

A microsurgery simulator simulates various microsurgical procedures (e.g., nerve reapproximation, ear drain deployment) that utilize a surgical microscope. A surrogate surgical microscope includes a mobile device and an eye piece. A physical surrogate surgical interface represents an interface between a user and a simulated surgical scenario. Sensors sense the user's manipulation of the surrogate surgical interface. A surgical simulation generator generates a real time 3D surgical simulation based on the sensed manipulation. The generator renders the real time surgical simulation into a real time computer graphics generated video representation that is displayed on a screen of the mobile device. A processor of the mobile device is configured to perform at least a portion of a computational analysis that is used to generate the real time computer graphics generated video representation. 1. A microsurgery simulator comprising: an eye piece, and', 'a mobile device physically connected to the eye piece, the mobile device having a processor and a display screen, the mobile device being positioned relative to the eye piece such that the display screen is viewable through the eye piece;, 'a physical surrogate surgical microscope that represents a simulated surgical microscope, the physical surrogate surgical microscope comprising'}a physical surrogate surgical interface that represents an interface between a user and a surgical scenario being simulated by the simulator, the physical surrogate surgical interface being configured to be manipulated by a user;at least one sensor configured to sense a user's manipulation of the surrogate surgical interface; anda surgical simulation generator operatively connected to the at least one sensor and configured to generate a real time 3D surgical simulation of the surgical scenario based on the manipulation sensed by the at least one sensor, the real time 3D surgical simulation comprising real time simulation state data, the surgical ...

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. 1. A method for assisting a user with surgical implementation of a preoperative plan , the method comprising the steps of:generating a physical native tissue model of a native patient tissue, the physical native tissue model including 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; andincluding in the physical native tissue model, as generated, at least one information feature providing clinically useful information to the user;wherein the information feature is substantially separated from the surface of interest.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a physical native tissue model of a native patient tissue includes the steps of:creating a virtual model of a native patient tissue; andcreating a physical native tissue model of the native patient tissue as a tangible representation of the virtual model of the native patient tissue.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the information feature is a predetermined orientation of the base surface which is operative to position at least one surface of interest in a predetermined orientation in space when the base surface is ...

Regurgitant Control Directional Flow Valve for Simulating Cardiovascular Hemodynamics

A directional flow valve in a cardiovascular prosthesis test system includes a regurgitant flow passage. Forward flow from a pump through the valve is unrestricted and allowed to pass freely through the directional flow valve. Regurgitant flow is allowed across the directional flow valve to reduce a negative pressure gradient across the prosthetic device. The volume of regurgitant flow is controllable by changing a size of the regurgitant flow pathway. 1. A method for controlling a pressure gradient across a cardiovascular prosthesis in a cardiovascular prosthesis test system including a pump , a regurgitant control device on an outflow side of the pump , and a test chamber housing a cardiovascular prosthesis on an outflow side of the regurgitant control device , the method comprisingpassing a forward stream of fluid in a first direction through the regurgitant control device along a first fluid flow pathway across the cardiovascular prosthesis; andpassing a regurgitant stream of fluid in a second direction through the regurgitant control device along a second fluid flow pathway to control a loading differential pressure on the cardiovascular prosthesis.2. The method of further comprising adjusting a flow volume through the second fluid flow pathway.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adjusting operation further comprises adjusting a size of the second fluid flow pathway.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second fluid flow pathway defines at least a portion of the first fluid flow pathway.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid flow pathway defines at least a portion of the second fluid flow pathway.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein secondary flow passage is separate from and in parallel with the primary flow passage.7. A regurgitant control device for a cardiovascular prosthesis test system claim 1 , the device comprisinga check valve having an open position and a closed position through which a primary flow passage is defined when the check ...

Automatic Injection Training Device

Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide reusable training automatic injection training devices, and components thereof, to simulate and/or mimic an operation of an actual automatic injection device. Exemplary embodiments of the training device can provide audible instructions, which can be in different languages, output from circuitry associated with the training device. Exemplary embodiment of the training device can be a self-contained and portable device that mimics a shape, size, and function of an actual automatic injection device without including a needle or any drug on board. Exemplary embodiments can be implemented to train a user on an operation and/or usage of an actual automatic injection device using embodiments of the automatic injection training devices so that a user can practice an autoinjection without injecting a therapeutic agent, such as a liquid drug, into a recipient 1. An automatic injection training device to simulate an automatic injection , the training device comprising:an elongate housing extending along a longitudinal axis, the housing having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end including an actuation member;a movable member disposed within the housing, the movable member being movable with respect to the housing;a firing assembly disposed within the housing to actuate movable member to simulate an automatic injection in response to an activation of the actuation member; andcircuitry disposed within the housing to control an output of audio to train a user on an operational sequence of an actual automatic injection device using the training device.2. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the movable member comprises a sleeve.3. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the movable member comprises a plunger.4. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the movable member comprises a plunger and a sleeve claim 1 , the sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the plunger claim 1 , the plunger being movable ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST ONE PATIENT-SPECIFIC SURGICAL AID

In an embodiment of the present invention, a method for producing at least one patient-specific surgical aid is described. A native patient tissue having at least one patient tissue surface of interest is provided. A moldable substance is placed into contact with at least a portion of the patient tissue surface of interest. An impression of the patient tissue surface of interest is maintained upon the moldable substance. The moldable substance is solidified into a patient-specific surgical aid. The patient-specific surgical aid is removed from the native patient tissue. A system for producing at least one patient-specific surgical aid is also disclosed. 1. A method for producing at least one patient-specific surgical aid , the method comprising the steps of:providing a native patient tissue having at least one patient tissue surface of interest;placing a moldable substance into contact with at least a portion of the patient tissue surface of interest;maintaining an impression of the patient tissue surface of interest upon the moldable substance;solidifying the moldable substance into a patient-specific surgical aid; andremoving the patient-specific surgical aid from the native patient tissue.2. The method of claim 1 , including the steps of:providing a physical model of the native patient tissue, the physical model having at least one model surface of interest replicating the patient tissue surface of interest;placing the patient-specific surgical aid into contact with at least a portion of the model surface of interest;physically altering the patient-specific surgical aid after removal from the native patient tissue to produce an altered patient-specific surgical aid; andplacing the altered patient-specific surgical aid into contact with at least a portion of the patient tissue surface of interest.3. The method of claim 2 , including the step of facilitating at least one surgical task with the altered patient-specific surgical aid when the altered patient-specific ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VERIFYING ONSET OF DEMENTIA

Provided is a device which obtains information for verifying onset of dementia while suppressing individual differences between subjects. The device includes a stimulus provision unit which provides a subject H with one of two alternatively selectable selection items as a stimulus including at least one of audio information and visual information a plurality of times, a measurement unit which measures a response time from the provision of the stimulus to the reception of the responses from the subject H, an average time computation unit which calculates an average value of the response times, and a data creation unit which creates data in which the average value of the response times for the specified subject H is compared with the previously prepared average value of the response times. 1. A method for verifying onset of dementia of a subject ,the method comprising:a stimulus provision step of providing the subject with one of two alternatively selectable selection items as a stimulus including at least one of audio information and visual information a plurality of times;a measurement step of receiving a response from the subject with respect to the stimulus provided in the stimulus provision step, and measuring a response time from the provision of the stimulus to the reception of the response;an average value computation step of computing an average value of the response time measured in the measurement step;a preparation step of previously preparing reference average values with respect to a plurality of subjects including a dementia patient and a person other than the dementia patient, the reference average values being average values of response times to the stimulus provided in the stimulus provision step; anda comparison step of comparing the average value of the response times obtained with respect to a specified subject in the average value computation step with the reference average values.2. The method for verifying onset of dementia according to claim 1 ...

Auscultation training apparatus and method

An auscultation apparatus may include a sensor sheet having a flexible sheet with sensors, a processor having sound files, and an auscultation device, such as a stethoscope. The sensor sheet may be applied to a living body-like structure. When a sensor activator is positioned near one of the sensors, a sound may be transmitted from one of the sound files to provide the sound to an operator.

MEDICAL INJECTOR SIMULATION DEVICE

An apparatus includes a simulated medicament delivery device and an electronic circuit system coupled to the simulated medicament delivery device. The electronic circuit system is configured to output an electronic output associated with a use of the simulated medicament delivery device. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a housing defining a window;', 'an actuator coupled to a proximal end portion of the housing;', 'an electronic circuit system coupled to the housing, the electronic circuit system including a start button and a speaker, the electronic circuit system configured to produce a recorded speech output associated with an operation of the simulated medicament injector when the start button is manipulated; and', 'a status indicator configured to display a visual indicia to simulate a status window of the actual medicament injector when the actuator is pressed, the visual indicia being visible via the window., 'a simulated medicament injector configured to simulate an operation of an actual medicament injector, the simulated medicament injector being devoid of at least one of a medicament or a needle, the simulated medicament injector including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the status indicator is configured to simulate a color change associated with the status window of the actual medical injector when an actual injection is complete.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the status indicator is configured to display a first color visible via the window when the status indicator is in a first configuration claim 1 , the status indicator is configured to display a second color via the window when the status indicator is in a second configuration.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the status indicator includes an electronic device.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the status indicator includes at least one of a light-emitting diode claim 1 , a liquid-crystal display (LCD) screen claim 1 , an optical polymer and a fiber optic component.6. The apparatus ...

Method and Device to Teach Hair Coloring

The present invention relates to a method and device to teach hair coloring. In particular, the present invention provides a three dimensional mannequin head with hair dyed to correspond to a traditional two-dimensional color wheel, i.e., in the configuration of a three-dimensional color wheel that is used to teach others, such as, for example, hairdressers, beauticians, or any person who may have occasion to color hair, how to select the appropriate dye colors to achieve a desired hair color. The present invention also provides teaching methods utilizing the three dimensional mannequin head.

Method and System for Automatic Tool Position Determination for Minimally-Invasive Surgery Training

The present invention may be embodied as a method of minimally-invasive surgery (“MIS”) training using a video of an MIS comprising the steps of providing a processor, a display, and a first input device. The method comprises the step of processing the video using the processor to determine a location of the first surgical tool in each of the frames, determining whether the configuration of the first input device substantially corresponds to the location of the first surgical tool in each frame of the video while the video is displayed. The present invention may be embodied as a system for MIS training. The system comprises a processor, a communication device, and a first input device in communication with the processor. The processor is programmed perform any or all of the described disclosed methods. 1. A method of minimally-invasive surgery (“MIS”) training using a video of an MIS , the video having a plurality of frames , and wherein a first surgical tool is visible in the video , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a processor, a display in communication with the processor, and a first input device in communication with the processor;(b) processing the video using the computer to determine a location of the first surgical tool in each of the frames;(c) displaying the video on the display;(d) determining whether the configuration of the first input device substantially corresponds to the location of the first surgical tool in each frame of the video while the video is displayed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of processing the video to determine a location of the first surgical tool in each of the frames claim 1 , comprises the steps of:(a) obtaining physical characteristic data of the first surgical tool;(b) processing a first frame of the video to detect a plurality of features;(c) identifying at least one tool feature from among the plurality of features using the physical characteristic data of the first surgical tool;(d) calculating ...

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. 1163-. (canceled)164. A method for simulating surgery on a human patient , comprising obtaining an image of a virtual patient by a method comprising.a) obtaining, using a computer, a plurality of patient medical data of a patient;b) generating, using the computer, an at least three-dimensional virtual patient using the plurality of patient medical data, wherein the virtual patient is specific to the patient; and (i) recognizing at least a first anatomic structure illustrated in the first diagnostic image, and', '(ii) using the identified first anatomic structure as a reference point for identifying one or more other anatomic structures within the first diagnostic image on which the simulated surgery may be performed., 'c) displaying, using the computer, an image of the virtual patient on a device for interaction with a user, wherein the plurality of patient medical data comprises a first diagnostic image that comprises a plurality of anatomic structures, and wherein generating the virtual patient using the plurality of patient medical data comprises165. The method of claim 164 , wherein the plurality of patient medical data comprises information from at least one diagnostic test claim 164 , or wherein the plurality of patient medical data is obtained at various time periods claim 164 , and is sortable by the various time periods.166. The method of claim 164 , wherein the virtual patent is generated using the plurality of patient medical data by associating a portion of the plurality of patient medical data with the at least one distinguishable anatomic structure.167. The method of claim 166 , wherein generating a virtual patent using the plurality of patient medical data comprises instructions to highlight the at least one distinguishable anatomic structure.168. The method of claim 164 , wherein the plurality of patient medical data comprises ...

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. 1. A simulant mechanically responsive to a tourniquet for medical training purposes comprising:(a) a compressible body which replicates a body part;(b) a structure which replicates an injury disposed along said compressible body;(c) a compressible tube which replicates a vascular element; and(d) a pair of plates disposed within said compressible body and separately disposed about said compressible tube, said plates configured to deform said compressible tube when a compressive force is applied onto said compressible body.2. The simulant of claim 1 , wherein said plates are same length.3. The simulant of claim 1 , wherein said plates are different lengths.4. The simulant of claim 1 , wherein at least one said plate has an uneven surface immediately adjacent to said compressible tube.5. The simulant of claim 1 , further comprising:(e) a tear resistant layer disposed within said compressible body, said tear resistant layer less stretchable than elastic limit of said compressible body so as to prevent failure ...

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. 1. A surgical simulation device comprising:simulated tissue;an aperture support offset a distance from the simulated tissue that comprises a curved dome that covers the simulated tissue; andan aperture formed through the aperture support and facing the simulated tissue so that when a surgical procedure is simulated on the simulated tissue, a surgical instrument is inserted through the aperture to simulate inserting the surgical instrument through an incision in tissue.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a base having an upper surface facing an inner surface of the dome claim 1 , and wherein the simulated tissue is coupled to the base and suspended a distance away from the upper surface.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising a selectively rotatable disc coaxially mounted in the base and which couples to the simulated tissue claim 2 , so that the disc is selectively rotatable about an axis perpendicular with the upper surface.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the simulated tissue is rotatable about an axis parallel with the upper surface.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the simulated tissue comprises simulated soft tissue and simulated hard tissue claim 1 , wherein the simulated soft tissue represents a substance comprising tissue selected from the list consisting of dermal tissue claim 1 , connective tissue claim 1 , muscle claim 1 , ligaments claim 1 , ...

Method and System for Minimally-Invasive Surgery Training Using Tracking Data

A system and method for training a person in minimally-invasive surgery (“MIS”) utilizing a video of the MIS. The system comprises a processor, a display, and a first interaction device. The processor programmed to receive the video and to obtain tracking data. The tracking data may correspond to the motion of a tool controller. The tracking data may correspond to motion of a first surgical tool in the video. The processor programmed to calculate motion of the first interaction device corresponding to the tracking data, to display the video, and to cause the first interaction device to move according to the calculated motion. The method comprises receiving the video, obtaining the tracking data, calculating a motion of a first interaction device corresponding to the tracking data, displaying the video, and causing the first interaction device to move according to the calculated motion. 1. A system for minimally-invasive surgery training utilizing a video , the video showing a first surgical tool , the first surgical tool controlled by a surgeon using a first tool controller , the system comprising:(a) a processor;(b) a display in communication with the processor;(c) a first interaction device in communication with the processor; and (1) receive the video;', '(2) obtain tracking data, wherein the tracking data is synchronized to the video;', '(3) calculate motion of the first interaction device corresponding to the tracking data;', '(4) display the video on the display; and', '(5) cause the first interaction device to move according to the calculated motion., '(d) wherein the processor is programmed to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor obtains the tracking data by receiving data corresponding to motion of the first tool controller claim 1 , the motion caused by the surgeon.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor obtains the tracking data by processing the video to calculate motion of the first surgical tool.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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. 1. An apparatus for simulation of an anatomical structure , the apparatus comprising: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, the aortic annulus component having an inner surface including simulated stenotic nodules; andan introducer configured to receive an elongated catheter assembly therethrough, the introducer being in fluid communication with at least one of the left ventricle component and the aortic arch component.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the left ventricle component has an inner surface including topographical features configured to match the topography of an inner surface of a human left ventricle.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the aortic arch component has an inner surface including topographical features configured to match the topography of an inner surface of a human aortic arch.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the aortic annulus component is partially inserted into the aortic arch component.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the left ventricle ...

QUALITY ASSURED ANALYTICAL TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

A system and method for quality assured analytical testing is disclosed. A user is prompted by the system questions which relate to an analytical test to be conducted or an analytical instrument to be employed. Input received by the system from the user is evaluated to determine to which degree the inputs are correct. The user is certified if the determined degree is above a preset threshold. Next, the user is prompted by the system for a user identification and if the user is a certified user, access is provided to a testing routine of the analytical instrument. 1. A system for administering an examination for quality assured analytical testing by an actual user , comprising:an analytical instrument comprising a microprocessor programmed to conduct an analytical testing routine, and an input section to determine the actual user of the instrument, the microprocessor being further programmed to check if the actual user is a certified user permitted to conduct the testing routine; and conduct an exam during which the examination module prompts questions to the actual user which relate to at least one of the analytical instrument and a diagnostic test to be conducted therewith,', 'receive answers from the actual user to the questions,', 'evaluate the answers,', 'determine if the actual user has passed the exam, and', 'transmit a user certificate from the IMS server to the analytical instrument if the actual user passed the exam, wherein the microprocessor of the analytical instrument is programmed to check if a user certificate for the actual user is available and grant access to the analytical testing routine by the actual user for conducting an analytical test only if a user certificate is available for the actual user., 'an Instrument Management System (IMS) server which provides an examination module of the IMS server that is programmed to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the IMS server is configured to provided the examination module to the analytical instrument. ...

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. 1. A system , comprising:a plurality of muscle pieces, wherein each muscle piece corresponds to an individual muscle in a human body, and wherein each muscle piece is configured to be attached to a skeleton model of the human body at a location of the muscle to which the muscle piece corresponds;wherein each muscle piece is configured to be separately attached to the skeleton model;wherein the muscle pieces are configured to be attached to the skeleton model in one or more layers on the skeleton model; andwherein the muscle pieces are configured to be both attached to and removed from the skeleton model during use.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the skeleton model is a three-dimensional skeleton model.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each muscle piece is configured to be repeatedly attached to and repeatedly removed from the skeleton model during use.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the muscle pieces comprise varying colors that are varied to correspond to different layers of muscle in the human body claim 1 , and wherein each muscle piece comprises a color corresponding to the layer of its corresponding muscle in the human body.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least two muscle pieces at least partially overlap when attached to the skeleton model.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each muscle piece is configured to be attached to the skeleton model at a point of insertion and/or origin in the human body of the corresponding muscle.7. The system ...

Systems and Methods for Assessing Behavioral Patterns and Promoting Behavioral Change by Comparing Gaming Performance to Aspirational Attributes

Systems and methods are provided for assessing behavioral patterns and promoting behavioral change by comparing the performance of a user within a videogame or simulation to aspirational attributes (e.g., attributes defining an aspirational avatar) selected by the user in advance of the game, and conveying the results of the comparison to the user with video, graphics, text, audio, other media, or a combination thereof. The assessment can include guidance or suggestions regarding the need for behavioral modification and/or an identification of the user's choices that caused the user to attain, or fall short of the user's predefined aspirations. 1. A computer-implemented method for promoting behavioral modification through use of a computer game or simulation , the method comprising:storing in computer memory options available to a user to define one or more aspirational attributes relating to the user's future family life, social life, career, education, health, economic status, or other goal for the future;providing by a computer system a graphical user interface for display to the user, the graphical user interface for displaying the options available to the user to define the user's one or more aspirational attributes;receiving with the computer system, based on the user selecting from the one or more options, the user's one or more aspirational attributes relating to the user's future family life, social life, career, education, health, economic status, or other goal for the future;receiving with the computer system data relating to one or more choices made by the user within a computer game or simulation, the one or more choices having a defined relationship to the one or more aspirational attributes selected by the user;generating by the computer system an assessment of whether the user will attain the user's one or more aspirational attributes based on the choices made by the user within the computer game or simulation; andproviding with the computer system ...

Dental patient models

A model head including a jaw insert having layers of varying materials replicating the anatomical features of a human jaw. The jaw may include a mock nerve system that provides a signal to indicate the condition of the nerve. The jaw also may include a circulatory system including vessels that simulate the bleeding that occurs when a vessel in a human has been damaged.

SIMULATED MEDICAMENT DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT SYSTEM

Medicament delivery devices and simulated medicament delivery devices are described herein. An apparatus includes a simulated medicament injector. The simulated medicament injector includes a battery isolation member and an electronic circuit system having a processor. The battery isolation member is configured to selectively decouple a battery from the processor. 1. An apparatus comprising: a housing;', 'an electronic circuit system coupled to the housing including a battery, a processor, a start button and a speaker, the electronic circuit system configured to produce a recorded speech output associated with an operation of the simulated medicament injector when the start button is manipulated; and', 'a battery isolation member moveable between a first position and a second position, in the first position a portion of the battery isolation member disposed within the housing to electrically decouple the battery from the processor, in the second position the portion of the battery isolation disposed outside the housing, when the battery isolation member is in the second position the battery is electrically coupled to the processor., 'a simulated medicament injector configured to simulate an operation of an actual medicament injector, the simulated medicament injector being devoid of at least one of a medicament or a needle, the simulated medicament injector including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the housing defines a status aperture; andthe simulated medicament injector includes a status indicator visible through the status aperture, the status indicator configured to display a visual indicia to simulate a status indicator of the actual medicament injector.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the housing defines a status aperture; andthe simulated medicament injector includes a status indicator visible through the aperture, the status indicator configured to allow a user to determine the activation status of the simulated medicament injector, the status ...

HYBRID PHYSICAL-VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION FOR CLINICAL TRAINING CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO A PHYSICAL ANATOMIC MODEL

Systems and methods facilitating training in clinical procedures via mixed reality simulations are disclosed. Such a system can comprise a physical model and a virtual model of an anatomic region associated with the procedure, wherein the virtual model associates tissue types with locations in the physical model. The system can include a tracking component that tracks locations of at least one clinical instrument relative to the models, and an anatomic feedback component that can produce perceptible changes in the physical model based on the interaction between the instrument and virtual model. A clinical device interface can detect outputs of clinical devices like electrical signals, pressure or flow, wherein feedback to the physical model depends on the tracked position of a clinical device and output from the same or different clinical device. Another component can generate feedback effects to the clinical device. Aspects can simulate anesthesiology procedures like local nerve blockade. 1. A mixed reality simulation system that facilitates training in a clinical procedure , comprising:a physical model of an anatomic region associated with the clinical procedure;a virtual model of the anatomic region that is isomorphic with the physical model, wherein the virtual model associates an anatomic structure and a tissue type with each location in the physical model;a tracking component that tracks at least one location of at least one clinical instrument relative to the physical model and maps the at least one location to the corresponding anatomic position in the virtual model; anda physical anatomic feedback component that creates perceptible changes in one or more of the characteristics or behavior of the physical model based at least in part on the anatomic structure and tissue type associated with the at least one mapped location.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feedback comprises one or more of movement of the physical anatomic model claim 1 , change of ...

CHEST BAND ASSEMBLY FOR CRASH TEST DUMMY

A chest band assembly for a crash test dummy includes a chest band adapted to be disposed about a rib cage of the crash test dummy and a sensor cooperating with the chest band and the rib cage. The sensor is made of a carrier and a plurality of optical fibers bonded to the carrier, wherein each of the optical fibers has at least one sensor. 1. A chest band assembly for a crash test dummy comprising:a chest band adapted to be disposed about a rib cage of the crash test dummy;a sensor cooperating with said chest band and the rib cage; andwherein said sensor is made of a carrier and a plurality of optical fibers bonded to said carrier, wherein each of said optical fibers has at least one sensor.2. A chest band assembly as set forth in wherein said carrier is made of a metal material.3. A chest band assembly as set forth in wherein said metal material is spring steel.4. A chest band assembly as set forth in wherein said optical fibers are Fiber Bragg Grating optical fibers.5. A chest band assembly as set forth in wherein said at least one sensor is a Fiber Bragg Grating.6. A chest hand assembly as set forth in including an integrator communicating with said optical fibers to record a strain of said optical fibers.7. A chest band assembly as set forth in wherein said optical fibers have a diameter of approximately 0.1 millimeters.8. A chest band assembly as set forth in wherein each of said optical fibers includes a plurality of said at least one sensor claim 1 ,9. A crash test dummy comprising:a body;a rib cage assembly operatively attached to said body; anda chest band assembly comprising a chest band disposed about said rib cage assembly and a sensor cooperating with said chest band, wherein said sensor is made of a carrier and a plurality of optical fibers bonded to said carrier, wherein each of said optical fibers has at least one sensor.10. A crash test dummy as set forth in wherein said carrier is made of a metal material claim 9 ,11. A crash test dummy as set ...

SYSTEM FOR MEDICALLY TREATING A CHILD

A system for medically treating a child comprising a flexible membrane, with indicia thereon, and a plurality of portions, extending distally along the membrane from the start portion. Each portion has at least a second indicia thereon. The second indicia has a characteristic indicative of the developmental age of a child disposed along the membrane. At least one book has pages, each page of the book having the one of the respective at least second indicia thereon. Each page having at least a third indicia corresponding to at least one of a medicine and dosage and the item of medical equipment and size for use with a child of the developmental age indicated by the at least second indicia. 1. A system for medically treating a child comprising:a flexible membrane, with a first indicia thereon, and a plurality of portions, extending distally along the membrane from the first indicia, each portion having at least a second indicia thereon, the second indicia having a characteristic indicative of the developmental age of a child disposed along the membrane; andat least one book, each page of the book having a respective one of the at least second indicia corresponding to a respective portion of the membrane, each page having at least a third indicia corresponding to at least one of a medicine and dosage and an item of medical equipment and size for use with a child of the developmental age indicated by the at least second indicia.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second book claim 1 , each page of the second book having a respective second indicia thereon.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second indicia includes at least one of a non-text indicia and a text indicia.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the text indicia is the developmental age of the child.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a badge claim 1 , the badge having a plurality of tables thereon claim 1 , each table including a respective one of the at least a second indicia claim 1 , ...

Rotatable Robotic Manipulation Trainer Assembly

A developmental robotic manipulation trainer assembly may include a housing assembly and a rotatable module carrier assembly for carrying robotic training exercise modules. The rotatable module carrier assembly may rotate about a spindle of the housing assembly. The rotatable module carrier assembly may include a number of dividers for separating the rotatable module carrier assembly into a number of regions. The dividers may be removable from the rotatable module carrier assembly. The developmental robotic manipulation trainer assembly may include a lock member for preventing rotation of the rotatable module carrier assembly. 1. A developmental robotic manipulation trainer assembly , comprising:a housing defining a front user side, a rear side, a left side and a right side, the housing having a base, a spindle extending generally upward from an upper surface of the base at an approximate center of the base, and at least one wall circumscribing an outer peripheral region of the base, wherein the at least one wall has an upper end that is distal from the base and is a non-uniform height displaced therefrom, wherein the height of the at least one wall proximal to the front user side is less than the height of the at least one wall proximal to the rear side, wherein the at least one wall is sized and shaped to provide an opening for at least one robotic tool; anda platform configured to be rotatable about the spindle and having a generally planar upper surface, the upper surface of the platform configured to receive at least one robotic training exercise module thereon;a post coupled to the platform, the post having an elongated length with an opening extending at least partially therethrough, wherein the opening is configured to receive at least a portion of the spindle;a first number of dividers removably coupled to at least one of the platform and the post, the first number of dividers configured to partition the platform into a second number of regions, the first ...

Physical heart simulator

Apparatus, including a mockup cavity, simulating an actual body cavity of a human subject, wherein walls defining the mockup cavity comprise a tissue equivalent material (TEM). An array of electrodes are embedded in the walls. The apparatus further includes a programmable signal generator, connected to the electrodes, and configured to apply varying potentials to the array of electrodes so as to simulate electrophysiological potentials occurring in the actual body cavity on surfaces of the walls.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PRE-ACTION GAMING

Aspects of the disclosure include methods and apparatuses for pre-action gaming. For example, in an aspect, a method is presented for constructing a user-controllable image, comprising obtaining anatomical and physiological data associated with a body, storing the anatomical and physiological data in a database; and creating the user-controllable image based on the stored anatomical and physiological data, wherein the user-controllable image is configurable to a user, wherein at least a moveable portion of the user-controllable image is constructed to move based on input from a user, and wherein the user-controllable image is constructed so as to enable pre-action training the user. As such, victims of traumatic brain injury or other neurological setbacks may pre-train their nervous system for use of one or more injured body parts. 1. A method of constructing a user-controllable image , comprising:obtaining anatomical and physiological data associated with a body;storing the anatomical and physiological data in a database; and creating the user-controllable image based on the stored anatomical and physiological data,wherein the user-controllable image is configurable to a user,wherein at least a moveable portion of the user-controllable image is constructed to move based on input from a user, andwherein the user-controllable image is constructed so as to enable pre-action training the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anatomical and physiological data comprises parameters associated with a plurality of one or more bones claim 1 , one or more muscles claim 1 , and one or more tendons.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the anatomical and physiological data comprises parameters associated with skin.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user-controllable image comprises an adjacent portion of the user-controllable image adjacent to the moveable portion of the user-controllable image claim 1 , and wherein the adjacent portion is configured to move as a result ...

SELF-CONTAINED NEEDLE DECOMPRESSION TRAINING APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

A self-contained medical needle decompression training apparatus is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a hollow body having at least one sidewall, a closed end, an opposing open end and an interior chamber. The apparatus additionally includes a closure device structured and operable to mate with the open end to close the interior chamber and an orifice on the sidewall of the apparatus that is configured to snugly receive a decompression needle. The orifice may include pads or plugs of pliant material to simulate human flesh, simulated ribs on each side of the orifice, and a bladder in the chamber to simulate air pockets in a human body, such as for example a lung. The interior chamber provides a storage space for medical devices to be used in association with the training system, such as for example medical decompression syringes, needles, flesh pads and replaceable bladders. 1. A self-contained medical needle decompression training apparatus comprising:a. a body sized and configured to be held in one hand by a user, the body having at least one sidewall with an outer surface and an inner surface, a chamber within the body defined at least in part by the inner surface of the sidewall, and an opening to the chamber defined in the sidewall;b. a closure removably receivable by the body to close the opening in the chamber;c. an orifice extending through the sidewall into the chamber, the orifice sized and configured to receive a medical decompression needle there through; andd. a simulated clavicle tissue pad disposed at least in part over the orifice;wherein the chamber is configured to removably store one or more medical needle decompression syringes within the chamber when closed by the closure.2. The training apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a simulated flesh pad disposed at least in part above the simulated clavicle tissue pad.3. The training apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a simulated skin covering disposed at least in part ...

SIMULATED CARDIOVASCULAR VESSEL

A self-contained medical needle insertion training system is provided. In various embodiments, the system includes a hollow body having at least one sidewall, a closed end, an opposing open end and an interior chamber. The system additionally includes a closure device structured and operable to mate with the open end to close the interior chamber and a simulated cardiovascular vein disposed along an outer surface of the at least one sidewall, wherein the interior chamber provides a storage space for medical devices to be used in association with the training system. The system also includes a simulated cardiovascular vein having a plurality of fluid reservoirs. 1. A simulated cardiovascular vein for use in association with medical training devices , the vein comprising a plurality of reservoirs within the vein , wherein each reservoir contains a fluid and the vein is configured to segregate the fluid of at least two of the reservoirs.2. The simulated cardiovascular vein of claim 1 , further comprising a bore within the vein claim 1 , the bore extending at least in part along with length of the vein and housing at least one of the plurality of reservoirs.3. The simulated cardiovascular vein of claim 1 , wherein at least two of said reservoirs are adjacent.4. The simulated cardiovascular vein of claim 1 , wherein at least one reservoir contains a gas.5. The simulated cardiovascular vein of claim 1 , wherein at least one reservoir contains a liquid.6. The simulated cardiovascular vein of claim 1 , wherein least two of said reservoirs are separated by a seam formed across the vein. This Application is a Divisional of co-pending U.S. Non-provisional Application No. 12/694,107, entitled SELF-CONTAINED NEEDLE INSERTION TRAINING SYSTEM, filed on Jan. 26, 2010, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/147,372, entitled SELF-CONTAINED NEEDLE INSERTION TRAINING SYSTEM, filed on Jan. 26, 2009. The disclosures of the above applications are incorporated ...

Surgical Simulation Models, Materials, and Methods

Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training using a patient simulator, various anatomical inserts, and an integrated camera and computer system are disclosed. In some instances, a surgical simulator is provided that includes a uterine assembly. The uterine assembly simulates the appearance and feel of natural tissue and includes a plurality of materials arranged and dimensioned to simulate anatomic structures such as a right fallopian tube, a left fallopian tube, a right ovary, a left ovary, a uterus having a cervix, a bladder, ureters, a peritoneum, a uterine artery, a uterine vein, a plurality of ligaments, an ovarian artery, an ovarian vein, a perineum, and a vagina. In some implementations, at least the uterine artery, uterine vein, ovarian artery, and ovarian vein are in communication with a fluid supply such that each is pressurized with a blood-like fluid to simulate natural arteries and veins. 1. A surgical simulator , comprising: a right fallopian tube,', 'a left fallopian tube,', 'a right ovary,', 'a left ovary,', 'a uterus having a cervix,', 'a bladder,', 'ureters,', 'a peritoneum,', 'a uterine artery,', 'a uterine vein,', 'a plurality of ligaments,', 'an ovarian artery,', 'an ovarian vein,', 'a perineum, and', 'a vagina;', 'wherein at least the uterine artery, uterine vein, ovarian artery, and ovarian vein are in communication with a fluid supply such that each is pressurized with a blood-like fluid to simulate natural arteries and veins., 'a uterine assembly simulating the appearance and feel of natural tissue, the uterine assembly including a plurality of materials arranged and dimensioned to simulate at least the following anatomic structures2. The surgical simulator of claim 1 , wherein the uterine assembly is sized and shaped to be received within a pelvic opening of a manikin.3. The surgical simulator of claim 2 , wherein the manikin comprises a torso.4. The surgical simulator of claim 3 , wherein the manikin further ...

Systems and Methods for Training Meta-Attention

A meta-attention trainer for enhancing the meta-attention of a user. The trainer includes a processor coupled to a display device. The display device presents the user with a cognitive task that includes a stimuli. The cognitive task specifies a desired response to the stimuli. The processor assesses attentional control of the user in relation to the cognitive task, and generates an instruction and/or a feedback, based on the attentional control assessment, to the user, thereby enabling the user to reflect on the meta-attention of the user. 1. A training method for enhancing meta-attention of a user , the method comprising:presenting a user with a cognitive task, wherein the cognitive task includes a stimuli and the task specifies a desired response to the stimuli; andassessing attentional control of the user in relation to the cognitive task;and providing at least one of an instruction and a feedback, based on the attentional control assessment, to the user, thereby enabling the user to reflect on the meta-attention of the user.2. The training method of wherein the stimuli is presented at a plurality of random inter-stimulus intervals (ISI) claim 1 , and wherein the random inter-stimulus intervals are substantially between a reaction-reset interval and an attention-sustaining interval.3. The training method of wherein the attention-sustaining interval is adjusted to suit the user.4. The training method of wherein the stimuli is attentionally demanding and non-compelling.5. The training method of wherein a difficulty level of the cognitive task is adjusted in response to an accuracy rate of the user.6. The training method of further comprising providing at least one distractor.7. The training method of wherein the at least one distractor has a similar modality as the stimuli.8. The training method of wherein the at least one distractor has a different modality as the stimuli.9. The training method of wherein the at least one distractor provides a trigger for ...

Combat Medical Simulators and Associated Systems and Methods

Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in combat medical training are provided. In some instances, the combat medical simulators facilitate training of common field medical techniques including tracheostomy, wound care, tourniquet use, pneumothorax, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and/or other medical treatments. Further, the combat medical simulators have joints that provide realistic ranges of motions to enhance the realism of the training experience. 1. A combat medical simulator , comprising:a torso;an arm; and a spring;', 'a first component system engaged with a first end of the spring, the first component system securing the first end of the spring to the arm; and', 'a second component system engaged with a second end of the spring, the second component system securing the second end of the spring to the torso, wherein the second component system includes a washer component having an outer opening extending circumferentially around a portion of a central opening of the washer such that a pin extending through the outer opening limits a range of motion of the shoulder joint., 'a shoulder joint connecting the arm to the torso, the shoulder joint including2. The simulator of claim 1 , wherein the outer opening extends approximately 270 degrees around the central opening.3. The simulator of claim 1 , further comprising:a head coupled to the torso by a neck structure, wherein the neck structure includes a spring.4. The simulator of claim 3 , wherein a first portion of the spring of the neck structure is threadingly engaged with a first part that is fixedly secured to the head.5. The simulator of claim 4 , wherein a second portion of the spring of the neck structure is threadingly engaged with a second part that is fixedly secured to the torso.6. The simulator of claim 4 , wherein the first part is fixedly secured to a first mounting plate.7. The simulator of claim 6 , further comprising a second mounting plate secured to the first mounting plate.8. The ...

Method for Manufacturing Three-Dimensional Molded Model and Support Tool for Medical Treatment, Medical Training, Research, and Education

Provided is a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional molded model that can reproduce the feel of an organ. A three-dimensional shape of a body site subject to molding is extracted from brightness information of two-dimensional data obtained from medical diagnostic devices, and three-dimensional molding data of the body site and the internal structure site thereof is created. The three-dimensional shape data is edited using a modeling function. Respective touch equivalent parameter tables are created. The material type and the formulation ratio of the modeling material used for molding each body site and internal structural site are defined, and added to the touch equivalent parameter tables. Primitive shape data is generated from the parameters of the touch equivalent parameter tables, and a Boolean operation is performed on the body site data and internal structure site data as well as on the primitive shape data. Molding is performed using the defined materials. 1. A method for producing a three-dimensional molded model using a three-dimensional printer that uses at least two types of materials as model materials , the method comprising at least the steps of:1) extracting a three-dimensional geometry of a body part to be molded from brightness information of two-dimensional data obtained from a medical diagnostic apparatus and creating three-dimensional geometry data of the body part and an internal structural part thereof;2) editing the three-dimensional geometry data of the body part and the internal structural part thereof using a modeling feature;3) preparing a feeling equivalence parameter table including, as parameters, at least an internal structure pattern, a pattern size, and a pattern interval that specify a primitive geometry of the body part and the internal structural part;4) defining the types and the blend ratio of model materials used for molding for each of the body part and the internal structural part and adding the types and the blend ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION SYSTEM

An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of using a sizing wheel to determine the proper implant selection , comprising:opening a sterile packaged sizing wheel;placing the wheel near the portion of anatomy that requires sizing;rotating the wheel to assess the proper size; andreading the appropriate size from the wheel. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to an orthopedic fixation system consisting of a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit.2. Description of the Related ArtBone fusion and healing in orthopedics often involves metallic implants being attached to bones in some way to fixate them together during the healing process. There are many forms of bone fixation devices including intramedullary devices, pins, screws, plates, and staples. Implants made from shape memory materials, such as nitinol, are a popular material for fixation because their shape memory and superelastic properties allow the device to create compression that can augment healing.Many orthopedic implants are delivered to hospitals in a non-sterile form, and sterilized prior to surgery at the hospital. This is easier for the medical device manufacturer, since the implant ...

Tooth model used for dental training and method of manufacturing same

Provided are a tooth model having parts corresponding to tartar formed uniformly and a method of manufacturing the tooth model. A tooth model ( 10 ) used for dental training comprises a main body having a tooth crown ( 11 ) molded to look like the shape of a tooth and a tooth root ( 12 ), and protrusions ( 13 ) seamlessly formed on the surface of the main body, and the main body and the protrusions ( 13 ) are composed of the same material. The protrusions ( 13 ) and the main body of the tooth model ( 10 ) can be integrally molded. Therefore, the repeated use of the common molding die allows the parts corresponding to tartar to be formed uniformly.

MEDICAL TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD

The present invention relates to a medical training device, preferably being shaped as at least a part of a human or animal skull. The training device comprises at least three elements: an element imitating the skull, an element imitating soft tissue, typically being a brain or a part thereof, and an element imitating a meninge or part thereof, preferably being the dura mater. The invention also relates to a method of training surgeons. 1. A medical training device comprising at least three elements:an outer element imitating an outer bony structure of a human or animal body;an inner element imitating a human or animal organ; andan intermediate element arranged between the outer element and the inner element and imitating a meninge, of a human or animal body, whereinsaid intermediate element being elastic and arranged in a tension state so that a puncture or fracture applied to the intermediate element results in an enlargement of the puncture or fracture.213-. (canceled)14. The medical training device according to claim 1 , wherein the outer element is formed as a shell defining a cavity and wherein the inner element is arranged inside the cavity.15. The medical training device according to claim 1 , wherein the outer element is imitating at least a part of a skull claim 1 , the inner element imitating at least a part of a brain claim 1 , and the intermediate element imitating at least a part of one or more of the layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord.16. The medical training device according to claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is fixated by a fixation being provided in a bottom part of the device by mutually shaping the inner element and the outer element so that when the inner element is inserted in the outer element claim 1 , the distance between the outer surface of the inner element and inner surface of the outer element in the contraction is smaller than the thickness of the intermediate element.17. The medical training device ...

TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SPAYING AND/OR SUTURING ANIMALS

A body defining a cavity, a model of a female reproductive organ held in the cavity, and a model of a sheet of skin that covers the body cavity. The reproductive-organ model includes a Y-shaped element with all three legs detachably coupled to the body. And the skin model is at least partially detachable from the body. In one aspect, the skin model includes a liner mounted adjacent the inner surface of the skin and adapted for realistic grasping, tenting, incising, and suturing of the liner. In other aspects, the skin model includes two layers of contrasting colors for ease of distinguishing them and/or is made of a material mimicking the feel and response of the abdominal skin of an actual animal when suturing the skin. In other aspects, the reproductive-organ model is excluded for use in only practicing suturing and/or tying ligature bands but not spaying. 1. A training device for spaying and suturing animals , comprising:a body defining a cavity;a model of a female reproductive organ held in the cavity and including a Y-shaped element with all three legs of the Y-shaped element detachably coupled to the body; anda model of a sheet of skin that covers the opening in the body and is at least partially detachable from the body.2. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the skin further comprises a liner mounted adjacent the inner surface of the skin and adapted for realistic grasping claim 1 , tenting claim 1 , incising claim 1 , and suturing the liner.3. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the skin includes two layers of contrasting colors for ease of distinguishing the two layers.4. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the skin is made of a material selected to mimic the feel and response of the abdominal skin of an actual animal when suturing the skin.5. The training device of claim 1 , wherein the reproductive organ is excluded and the device is for practicing suturing and/or tying ligature bands claim 1 , but not spaying.6. A method of training for ...

SIMULATED STAPLING AND ENERGY BASED LIGATION FOR SURGICAL TRAINING

An inexpensive and practical surgical training system to train practitioners in the use of surgical stapling and energy-based ligation instruments and procedures is provided. The system comprises a modified or simulated surgical instrument such as linear surgical stapling device having a fixed anvil and an opposed, movable jaw sized and configured to be closed upon a simulated tissue structure. A marking or inking element is associated with the jaw and anvil of the stapling device and configured to impose a visible pattern on the surfaces of simulated tissue placed between the anvil and jaw. A pressure sensitive adhesive or other adhesive is associated with the inner surfaces of the simulated tissue that is activated upon compression between the anvil and jaw to simulate surgical occlusion. 1. (canceled)2. A surgical training system , comprising:a simulated tissue structure comprising an outer surface, a first inner surface and a second inner surface adjacent to and at least partially facing the first inner surface;a surgical training instrument having a first jaw and a second jaw connected to an elongate shaft such that at least one of the first jaw and second jaw is movable between an open position and a closed position with respect to the other one of the first jaw and second jaw; the first jaw has a first opposing surface and the second jaw has a second opposing surface; the elongate shaft is connected to a handle at a proximal end of the surgical training instrument; the handle is configured to manipulate at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw between the open position and the closed position; the surgical training instrument includes a blade configured to sever at least a portion of the simulated tissue structure placed between the first jaw and the second jaw to define a cut line in the simulated tissue structure;wherein at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw includes a marking element configured to imprint markings on a portion of the ...

Patient simulating mannequin eye module

A patient simulating mannequin has a head, at least one electronic visual display mounted to the head, and an electronic controller connected to the at least one electronic visual display. The at least one electronic visual display displays at least one of a plurality of eye images in response to a signal from the electronic controller. The plurality of eye images includes a plurality of images of pupils and at least one of iris and sclera. The plurality of images of the pupils and the at least one of iris and sclera includes images of at least one of different colors, positions and shapes of these elements. The electronic controller can control a brightness of the electronic visual display. An eye module and a method for modeling eyes of a patient simulating mannequin are also disclosed.

CUTANEOUS SURGICAL TRAINING MODEL OF THE HEAD, NECK AND SHOULDERS

The present invention relates to a high-fidelity three-dimensional surgical training model for demonstrating or practicing surgical techniques. The three-dimensional surgical training model simulates human tissues of the head, neck and shoulders. The three-dimensional surgical training model may comprise a wide variety of defects, including but not limited to various cutaneous defects. The present invention also relates to methods of building and utilizing a three-dimensional surgical training model. 1. A high fidelity skin-simulating layer comprising:an epidermis-simulating layer, wherein the epidermis-simulating layer comprises a mixture of a platinum polysiloxane derivative, a silicone rubber, and a polysiloxane softener;an upper dermis-simulating layer disposed upon and adjacent to the epidermis-simulating layer, wherein the upper dermis-simulating layer comprises a mixture of a silicone rubber and a polysiloxane softener;a lower dermis-simulating layer disposed upon and adjacent to the upper dermis-simulating layer, wherein the lower dermis-simulating layer comprises a plurality of layers of polyamide mesh; anda subcutaneous-simulating layer disposed upon and adjacent to the lower dermis-simulating layer, wherein the subcutaneous-simulating layer comprises a mixture of a platinum polysiloxane derivative and a polysiloxane softener.2. The high fidelity skin-simulating layer of claim 1 , wherein the high fidelity skin-simulating layer is shaped to simulate at least one body part.3. The high fidelity skin-simulating layer of claim 1 , further comprising a skeleton-simulating structure claim 1 , wherein:the high fidelity skin-simulating layer is disposed upon the skeleton-simulating structure; andthe skeleton-simulating structure is shaped to simulate at least one human body part.4. The high fidelity skin-simulating layer of claim 1 , further comprising at least one cartilage-simulating structure claim 1 , wherein:the high fidelity skin-simulating layer is disposed ...

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. 1. An ostomy learning assembly , including:(a) a body attachment device; and(b) an artificial stoma couplable to the body attachment device.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body attachment device is selected from the group consisting of a belt claim 1 , a wrap claim 1 , a garment claim 1 , an abdominal binder claim 1 , and a patch attachment.3. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an ostomy appliance attachment system.4. The assembly of claim 3 , wherein the ostomy appliance attachment system is selected from the group consisting of buttons claim 3 , snaps claim 3 , hook and loop fasteners claim 3 , adhesive claim 3 , clamps and clips.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the artificial stoma includes a base and a cover.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body attachment system includes means for attachment of the artificial stoma.7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a stopping device to maintain the coupling between the artificial stoma and the body attachment system.8. A kit for making an ostomy learning assembly claim 1 , the kit comprising:(a) a body attachment device; and(b) an artificial stoma including a base and a cover that is configurable by a user to approximate the actual or predicted dimensions of a surgically created stoma, wherein the artificial stoma is attachable to the body attachment device.9. The kit of claim 8 , wherein the artificial stoma includes a balloon and a piece of foam piping.10. The kit of claim 8 , further comprising a stopping device.11. The kit of claim 8 , further comprising an ostomy appliance attachment system.12. A method of practicing attaching an ostomy appliance to an artificial stoma claim 8 , the method comprising:(a) obtaining an ostomy learning assembly including a body attachment device and an artificial stoma;(b) attaching the body attachment device to ...

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. 1. An anatomical training model comprising:a base portion;a top portion coupled to the base portion to form a hollow space between the base portion and the top portion, the top portion including a plurality of holes; anda plurality of cannula supports, each cannula support being aligned with one or more corresponding holes of the plurality of holes in the top portion.2. The anatomical training model of wherein the plurality of holes are greater in number than required by surgical procedures using the anatomical training model.3. The anatomical training model of wherein at least one of the plurality of holes has one size to accommodate one size of instrument cannula claim 1 , and at least one of the plurality of holes has a different size to accommodate a different size of instrument cannula.4. The anatomical training model of wherein the plurality of cannula supports include at least one cannula support piece positioned below one or more of the corresponding holes and above the bottom portion to simulate a patient body wall for one or more instruments inserted through at least one of the holes in the top portion.5. The anatomical training model of wherein each of the plurality of cannula supports is positioned in a corresponding one of the plurality of holes in the top portion.6. The anatomical training model of wherein each of the cannula supports includes a flexible piece including an annular membrane for holding at least one cannula inserted through the cannula support and the corresponding hole.7. The anatomical training model of further ...

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. 1. A 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 needle for treating a tension pneumothorax;the first opening having an associated first-opening closure, the first-opening closure being releasably secured to the body and airtightly sealing the first-opening, the first-opening closure including a first material pierceable by the needle when treating a simulation of a tension pneumothorax in the patient simulating mannequin, the first ...

Device for training the application of compression material

The invention relates to the training and monitoring of a correct application of compression material. A training extremity ( 1 ) made of hard material is provided with multiple pressure measuring sensors (S 1 -S 16 ), the sensor surface ( 10 ) of which substantially lies on the surface level ( 11 ) of the training extremity ( 1 ). A layer which is made of flexible cushioning material ( 12 ) and over which the compression material ( 14 ) is to be applied is applied over the training extremity ( 1 ) and over each sensor surface ( 10 ). A display device ( 4 ) displays the pressure values measured by the pressure measuring sensors (S 1 -S 16 ) in real time.

COMBINED SOFT TISSUE AND BONE SURGICAL SIMULATOR

A surgery simulator includes a physical surrogate surgical interface that represents an interface between a user and a simulated patient in a simulated surgical scenario that involves manipulation of both simulated hard and soft tissue. Sensor(s) sense the user's manipulation of the surrogate surgical interface. A surgical simulation generator generates a real time 3D surgical simulation of the surgical scenario based on the manipulation sensed by the sensor(s). The real time 3D surgical simulation comprises real time simulation state data. The surgical simulation generator renders the real time simulation state data into a real time computer graphics generated video representation of the surgical simulation and provides the real time video representation to a display for real time viewing by the user. The surgical simulation generator simulates effects of the manipulation on both simulated hard tissue and simulated soft tissue of the simulated patient. 1. A surgery simulator comprising:a display;a physical surrogate surgical interface that represents an interface between a user and a simulated patient in a simulated surgical scenario, the physical surrogate surgical interface being configured to be manipulated by a user;at least one sensor configured to sense the user's manipulation of the surrogate surgical interface; anda surgical simulation generator operatively connected to the at least one sensor and configured to generate a real time 3D surgical simulation of the surgical scenario based on the manipulation sensed by the at least one sensor, the real time 3D surgical simulation comprising real time simulation state data, the surgical simulation generator being configured to render the real time simulation state data into a real time computer graphics generated video representation of the surgical simulation and provide the real time computer graphics generated video representation to the display,wherein the surgical simulation generator is configured to ...

Mixed reality simulation methods and systems

Mixed reality simulation in general, and more specifically to mixed reality simulation devices and systems for training purposes, for example in the medical field, may be provided. For example, a mixed reality simulation method for rendering on a display a mixed reality scenario of a virtual environment adapted to a physical environment, may comprise acquiring, with a sensor, a position of a physical environment object; identifying a mismatch between a physical environment surface and a virtual environment surface, the mismatch depending on the physical environment object position and a mixed reality scenario parameter; and computing a mapping displacement for a virtual environment surface based on the identified mismatch.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING PATIENT PREFERENCES WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT ATTRIBUTES

Embodiments facilitate determining patient preferences with respect to treatment attributes. A set of treatment options, comprising attributes, for a medical condition may be accessed. A first subset of treatment options may be selected and displayed to a patient. An indication may be received from the patient of a most preferred treatment option and/or a least preferred treatment option. Using the indications received from the patient regarding the first subset of treatment options, another subset of treatment options may be adaptively selected. An indication from the patient of a most preferred treatment option and/or a least preferred treatment option of the adaptively selected subset of treatment options may be received. Based at least in part on the indications received from the patient, a utility function may be generated. The utility function may be used to generate, optionally in substantially real-time, scoring and/or ranking information with respect to the plurality of attributes. 1. A method of evaluating patient preferences , the method comprising:identifying a set of treatment options for a first medical condition, wherein a given treatment option comprises a plurality of attributes including side effects and attributes other than side effects;identifying a first subset of treatment options from the set of treatment options for the first medical condition;providing for display to a first patient the first subset of treatment options;receiving at a computer system an indication from the first patient of a most preferred treatment option and a least preferred treatment option of the first subset of treatment options, wherein the first patient does not provide additional feedback regarding other treatment options in the first subset of treatment options;identifying a second subset of treatment options from the set of treatment options for the first medical condition, the first subset different than the second subset;providing for display to the first ...

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. 1. An artificial body wall comprising: a first layer comprising a silicone rubber comprising a mixed combination comprising a platinum cured room temperature vulcanization silicone rubber (“PCRTVS”) having a Shore durometer of A10 and a PCRTVS having a Shore durometer of OO50.2. The artificial body wall of claim 1 , wherein the PCRTVS having a Shore durometer of A10 forms between approximately 50% and approximately 80% of the mixed combination claim 1 , the PCRTVS having a Shore durometer of OO50 forming approximately the rest of the mixed combination.3. The artificial body wall of claim 1 , wherein the first layer has a cured Shore durometer of between approximately OO50 and A10.4. The artificial body wall of claim 1 , further comprising a second layer visually distinct from claim 1 , and extending along claim 1 , the first layer claim 1 , the second layer comprising a silicone rubber comprising a mixed combination comprising a first component comprising PCRTVS having a Shore durometer of A10 and a second component comprising a PCRTVS having a Shore durometer of between approximately OO10 and approximately OO50.5. The artificial body wall of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is an artificial epidermis-dermis layer and the second layer is an artificial subcutaneous layer extending below the artificial epidermis-dermis layer.6. The artificial body wall of claim 4 , wherein the silicone rubber of the second layer further ...

TRAINING AND TESTING SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED IMAGE PROCESSING

Techniques for providing medical image processing training are described herein. According to one embodiment, at least one medical image associated with a medical image processing training course (MIPTC) is displayed in a first display area. An instruction is displayed in a second display area, where the instruction requests a user to perform a quantitative determination on at least a portion of a body part within the medical image displayed in the first display area. In response to a user action from the user, the requested determination is performed on the displayed medical image. It is determined automatically without user intervention at least one quantitative value representing a result of the user action. The quantitative value is compared to a predefined model answer. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing medical image processing training , the method comprising:displaying in a first display area at least one medical image associated with a medical image processing training course (MIPTC);displaying an instruction in a second display area, the instruction requesting a user to perform a quantitative determination on at least a portion of a body part within the medical image displayed in the first display area;in response to a user action from the user performing the requested determination on the displayed medical image;automatically without user intervention determining at least one quantitative value representing a result of the user action; andcomparing the quantitative value to a predefined model answer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the quantitative value representing the result of the user action compared to the predefined model answer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantitative determination is a two-dimensional (2D) image measurement.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quantitative determination is a three-dimensional (3D) image measurement.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predefined model answer ...

AUSCULTATION TRAINING DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS

An auscultation system is disclosed herein. The auscultation system includes an auscultation device. The auscultation system also includes a proximity device operable to detect the proximity of the auscultation device. The proximity device can also emit a signal in response to detection of the auscultation device. The auscultation system also includes a first database storing a plurality of sound files. The auscultation system also includes a first controller operable to communicate with the proximity device and receive the signal. The first controller is also operable to select one of the sound files and transmit the selected sound file to the at least one speaker in response to receipt of the signal from the proximity device. 1. An auscultation training system comprising:an auscultation device;a proximity device operable to detect the proximity of said auscultation device and emit a signal in response to detection of said auscultation device;a first database storing a first plurality of sound files; anda first controller operable to communicate with said proximity device and receive the signal and select one of said sound files and transmit said one of said sound files to said at least one speaker in response to receipt of the signal.2. The auscultation training system of further comprising:a mounting structure supporting said proximity device and operable to position said proximity device on at least one of a mannequin and a human subject.3. The auscultation training system of wherein said mounting structure is further defined as being releasibly engageable with the at least one of a mannequin and a human subject.4. The auscultation training system of wherein mounting structure is further defined as an adhesive pad.5. The auscultation training system of wherein mounting structure is further defined as a vest.6. The auscultation training system of wherein mounting structure is further defined as a harness.7. The auscultation training system of wherein mounting ...