ImaGiNe Seldinger : first simulator for Seldinger technique and angiography training

Luboz, V; Zhang, Y; Johnson, S; Song, Y; Kilkenny, C; Hunt, C; Woolnough, H; Guediri, S; Zhai, J; Odetoyinbo, T; Littler, P; Fisher, A; Hughes, CJ; Chalmers, N; Kessel, D; Clough, PJ; Ward, J; Phillips, R; How, T; Bulpitt, A; John, NW; Bello, F; Gould, D

Abstract

In vascular interventional radiology, procedures generally start with the Seldinger technique to access the vasculature, using a needle through which a guidewire is inserted, followed by navigation of catheters within the vessels. Visual and tactile skills are learnt in a patient apprenticeship which is expensive and risky for patients. We propose a training alternative through a new virtual simulator supporting the Seldinger technique: ImaGiNe (imaging
guided interventional needle) Seldinger. It is composed of two workstations: (1) a simulated pulse is palpated, in an immersive environment, to guide needle puncture and (2) two haptic
devices provide a novel interface where a needle can direct a guidewire and catheter within the vessel lumen, using virtual fluoroscopy. Different complexities are provided by 28 real
patient datasets. The feel of the simulation is enhanced by replicating, with the haptics, real force and flexibility measurements. A preliminary validation study has demonstrated
training effectiveness for skills transfer.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 23, 2013
• Online Publication Date: Jun 17, 2013
• Publication Date: Jun 17, 2013
• Deposit Date: Jan 28, 2019
• Journal: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
• Print ISSN: 0169-2607
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Volume: 111
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 419-434
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2013.05.014
• Publisher URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2013.05.014
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