Publications

Researchers at the Center for Safety, Simulation and Advanced Learning Technologies have published articles in many prestigious peer-reviewed journals throughout the years.

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Selected Publications

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Johnson WT, Mei V, Wakim J, Lou X, DeStephens A, Acar Y, Moy L, Ahmad A, Brisbane W, Stringer T: Development and Validation of a Mixed-Reality Simulator for Reducing Biopsy Core Deviation During Simulated Freehand Systematic Prostate Biopsy. Simulation in Healthcare. Published online ahead of print 3/28/23; doi 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000723; Development and Validation of a Mixed-Reality Simulator for Reducing Biopsy Core Deviation During Simulated Freehand Systematic Prostate Biopsy – PubMed (nih.gov)

Lampotang S, Stringer T, Lizdas DE: Visualized Prostate Biopsy: An Intuitive 3D User Interface for Systematic and Targeted Biopsy. Journal of Endourology2021 https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/end.2020.1013

Lampotang S, Bigos AK, Avari K, Johnson WT, Mei V, Lizdas DE. SMMARTS: An Open Architecture Development Platform for Modular, Mixed, and Augmented Reality Procedural and Interventional Simulators. Simul Healthc. 2020 Sep 10. doi: 10.1097/SIH.0000000000000503. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32925586.

Fahy BG, Cibula JE, Johnson WT, Cooper LA, Lizdas D, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S. An online, interactive, screen-based simulator for learning basic EEG interpretation. Neurol Sci (2020).

Lampotang S, Stringer T, Moy L, Lizdas D, Wakim J, Zhang Z, Yu Y, Cooper LA, Otto B: Baseline prevalence and magnitude of spatial deviations in a simulator from the transrectal ultrasound prostate biopsy template. Journal of Urology – Vol. 201, No. 4S, Supplement, May 4, 2019.

Danek G, RN, PhD, Gravenstein N, MD, Lizdas DE, BSME, and Lampotang S, PhD: Prevalence of Dependent Loops in Urine Drainage Systems in Hospitalized Patients. Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 2015 May-Jun; 42(3): 273–278.

Lampotang S, Bova FJ, Lizdas DE, Rajon DA, Friedman WA, Robinson WRIII, Luria I, Schwab WK, Gravenstein N: A Subset of Mixed Simulations: Augmented Physical Simulations with Virtual Underlays. Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2012, 2012 Paper No.12077 Pages 1 to 11, 2012.

Adam L. Wendling, MD, Shivashankar Halan, MS, Patrick Tighe, MD, Linda Le, MD, Tammy Euliano, MD, and Benjamin Lok, PhD: Virtual Humans Versus Standardized Patients: Which Lead Residents to More Correct Diagnoses? Academic Medicine, Vol. 86, No. 3 / March 2011.

Lampotang S:  “Medium and high integration mannequin patient simulators” chapter in Riley R (ed):  “Manual of simulation in healthcare”, Oxford University Press Quarles J, Fishwick P, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Lok B: A mixed reality approach for interactively blending dynamic models with corresponding physical phenomena. ACM Trans. Model. Comput. Simul. 20, 4, Article 22,  2010.

Quarles J, Fishwick P, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Lok B: A mixed reality approach for interactively blending dynamic models with corresponding physical phenomena. ACM Trans. Model. Comput. Simul. 20, 4, Article 22,  2010

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B. (2008) “Scaffolding Learning with Mixed Reality” Computers & Graphics 33:34-46, 2009.

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B: Collocated AAR: Augmenting After Action Review with Mixed Reality. Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality 2008, 978-1-4244-2859-5/08,pages 107-116; 2008.

Lampotang S: Computer and web-enabled simulations for anesthesiology training and credentialing Journal of Critical Care, Vol 23, Issue 2, 23:173-178, 2008.

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B: A Mixed Reality Approach for Merging Abstract and Concrete Knowledge. Proceedings of IEEE Virtual Reality 2008, 978-1-4244-1972-2/08, pages 27-34.

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B: Tangible User Interfaces Compensate for Low Spatial Cognition Proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2008, 978-1-4244-1972-2/08, pages 11-18.

Fischler I, Kaschub CE, Lizdas DE, Lampotang S:  Understanding of Anesthesia Machine Function is Enhanced with a Transparent Reality Simulation. Simulation in Healthcare, 3:26-32, 2008. This study was made possible by the I. Heermann Anesthesia Foundation (IHAF).

Yavas S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S: Interactive web simulation for propofol and fospropofol, a new propofol pro-drug. Anesthesia & Analgesia 106:880-883, 2008.

Liem EB, Lampotang S: “Anesthesia Machine Malfunctions”, book chapter in Lobato EB, Gravenstein N, Kirby RR: “Complications in Anesthesiology”, 3rd edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2008.

Lampotang S, Kaschub CE, Lizdas DE, Fischler I:  Transparent reality simulation enhances learning of anesthesia machine function and dynamics. Anesthesiology 107:A994, 2007.  Abstract presented as POSTER DISCUSSION at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Gravenstein D, Wilkhu H, Liem EB, Tilman S, Lampotang S:  Aestiva ventilation mode selector switch failures. Anesthesia & Analgesia 104(4):860-2, 2007.

Jeon SS, Lee G, Lampotang S, Su SYW: An integrated E-learning system for simulation-based instruction of anaesthesia machines. International Journal of Knowledge and Learning (IJKL), Vol 3, No. 1, p106-20, 2007.

Wendling AL, Sidi A, Zumberg M, Zhang RS, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Bjoraker D, Lampotang S: An interactive, web-disseminated, clinical simulation of perioperative coagulation. Simulation in Healthcare, Vol. 1 No. 3, p185, 2006.

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Carr RM, Mahla ME, Feldman JM: Preliminary evaluation of a transparent reality simulation of the anesthesia machine pre-use check. Anesthesiology; 105:A934, 2006.

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE: “Applying learning object principles to simulation: the anesthesia machine pre-use check”, Simulation in Healthcare, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 118, 2006.

Wendling AL, Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Zumberg M, Zhang RS, Sidi A, Bjoraker D: Transparent Reality Simulation of Perioperative Hemostasis: Preliminary Development and Implementation, Simulation in Healthcare, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 118, 2006.

Lampotang S, Lizdas D, Gravenstein N, Liem EB: Transparent reality, a simulation based on interactive dynamic graphical models emphasizing visualization. Educational Technology, Vol 46, No. 1, 55:59, 2006.

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Robicsek S: Audible indication of exhalation increases delivered tidal volume during bag valve mask ventilation of a patient simulator. Anesthesia & Analgesia 102:168-71, 2006.

Fischler I, Foti S, Lampotang S: “Simulation and the Cognitive Science of Learning: Assessing the Virtual Anesthesia Machine (VAM) in Proceedings 3rd of Partnership in Global Learning conference on “Consolidating eLearning Experiences”, December 1-2, 2005, São Paulo, Brazil.

Lee G, Jeon S, Lampotang S, Su SYW: “Application of Learning Object and Dynamic E-Learning Service Technologies in Simulation-based Medical Instruction” in Proceedings of 3rd Partnership in Global Learning conference on “Consolidating eLearning Experiences”, December 1-2, 2005, São Paulo, Brazil.

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE: “Applying learning object principles to simulation” in Proceedings of 3rd Partnership in Global Learning conference on “Consolidating eLearning Experiences”, December 1-2, 2005, São Paulo, Brazil.

William James Thoman, Samsun Lampotang, Dietrich Gravenstein, Jan van der Aa: A COMPUTER MODEL OF INTRACRANIAL DYNAMICS. 1997

William James Thoman, Samsun Lampotang, Dietrich Gravenstein, and Jan van der Aa: A Computer Model of Intracranial Dynamics Integrated to a Full-Scale Patient Simulator. Computers and Biomedical Research, Vol 31, 32-46, 1998.

W. JamesThoman,MS, Dietrich Gravenstein,MD, Jan van derAa, PhD, Samsun Lampotang, PhD: AUTOREGULATION IN A SIMULATOR-BASED EDUCATIONAL MODEL OF INTRACRANIAL PHYSIOLOGY. Journal of ClinicalMonitoring and Computing 15: 481-491, 1999.

Abstracts

Iterative Learning Control Of Peep With An On/off Exhalation Valve In An Emergency Use Ventilator

Design And Development Of A Mixed Reality Simulator For Regional Anesthetic Blocks Of The Head And Neck

Characterizing Precordial Doppler Audio Changes In Patients Receiving Agitated Saline Injection During Echocardiography

Evaluating Various Syringing Techniques for Manual Injection of Fluid Bolus Through High Flow Resistance Tubing

Using Modular Principles to Efficiently Design and Build New Simulators for Different Healthcare Procedures

A Low Cost Task Trainer for Front-of-neck Emergency Airway Access Training

Loss of Resistance Assessment Techniques Differ in Overshoot into a Simulated Epidural Space

Needle Tip Recoil Following Needle Advance: A Possible Mechanism for False Loss of Resistance?

Inadvertent Hypoxic Inspired Gas Mixtures During Simulated Low Flow Anesthesia, High Fire Risk Cases

Prevention of Post Operative Arterial Oxygen Desaturation in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Using Pulse Oximetry With Automated Verbal Prompts

Visual Augmentation Improves Supraclavicular Access to the Subclavian Vein in a Mixed Reality Simulator

Does the Technique for Assessing Loss of Resistance Alter the Magnitude of Epidural Needle Tip Overshoot?

SMMARTS: An Open Architecture Development Platform for Modular, Mixed, and Augmented Reality Procedural and Interventional Simulators

A Mixed Simulator of Ethnic Variability to Propofol during Sedation and Analgesia

A Mixed-Reality Part-Task Trainer for Subclavian Venous Access

Understanding of Anesthesia Machine Function Is Enhanced With a Transparent Reality Simulation

Applying Learning Object Principles To Simulation: The Anesthesia Machine Pre-Use Check

Transparent Reality Simulation of Perioperative Hemostasis: Preliminary Development and Implementation

An interactive, web-disseminated, clinical simulation of perioperative coagulation

Editorials

Unlike History, Should a Simulator Not Repeat Itself?

Efficacious Versus Effective: What’s in an Adjective?