Ventriculostomy Simulator

Mixed-Reality Simulator of Ventriculostomy

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.

 

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)

Lab tech working on the skull of the ventric simulation

 

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

Features

  • Adjustable view modes for realism and after action review
  • Cognitive aids for catheter orientation
  • Tactile feedback of bone and brain matter
  • Debriefing with replay of past procedures
  • Library of 140 interchangeable 3D brains based on real patient MRI scans with variable ventricle sizes
 

Lab tech working on the skull of the ventric simulation

 

computer image of the brain

 

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