Ventriculostomy Simulator

This robust, turnkey, mixed-reality simulator simulates part of an anatomically correct head and skull for practicing, learning, teaching and debriefing a ventriculostomy (aka external ventricular drain, EVD) procedure.

Designed for austere environments, this medical simulator does not require wireless or internet access or wet fluids and accepts 110/220V, 50/60Hz. It can be unpacked, set-up, and operational in 5-7 minutes by an unfamiliar person. The portable simulator ships inside a military-spec padded case with inbuilt wheels and telescoping pull-handle that meets airline checked luggage size limits (L+W+H=60”) and weighs less than 50 lbs.

We can provide access to the simulator or copies of the simulator. Contact us for details.

• Ventriculostomy Simulator One Page Fact Sheet
• Informational Poster

Components

• CT Scan-based 3D printed physical head and skull
• Virtual model of the anatomy of the brainstem, scalp, brain and ventricles
• Tracked instruments: needle, catheter loaded onto stylet, hand drill and virtual camera
• Common System of Modular Mixed and Augmented Reality Tracking Simulators (SMMARTS) modular stand with interoperable instruments for use with other modular anatomies
• Automated scoring algorithm and replay system
• Instructional materials teach how to perform procedure on the simulator

Procedures

• Ventriculostomy (EVD)

Technology

• Adheres to SMMARTS rapid simulator development platform (modular stand and SDK) specifications
• Quick-release placement and indexing of SMMARTS-compliant anatomies to SMMARTS platform
• Anatomically correct, based on medical imaging scans of a real human
• Precise sub-millimeter tracking of all tracked tools
• Skin-like replaceable insert with scalp can be rejuvenated in situ for indefinite reuse
• Replaceable skull insert (can be used up to 9 times) with inner and outer tables and dura
• Optional pre-drilled skull insert with a matrix of holes to practice catheter placement and drilling location selection

Patents

• US Patent 9,626,805
• Other patents pending