Ultrasound-Guided Procedural Training Using Emergency Technologies

Computer-based procedural training and educational methods are being explored to practice procedures without risking iatrogenic injury. The project will develop a desktop computer-based platform that will train users how to perform ultrasound-guided procedures. It should provide a platform for the development of additional procedural training using text, audio, digital video, 3D modeling, and force feedback.

Funding for this work is provided by the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Investigators:
(PI) Eric Savitsky, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine
Erik Dutson, MD, Division of General Surgery 

Abstracts:

Savitsky E, "Natural progression: Multimodal education and procedural training," Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 14: Accelerating Change in Healthcare: Next Medical Toolkit, Long Beach, CA, 24-27 January 2006.

Savitsky E, "Patient-specific interactive image visualization," Medicine Meets Virtual Reality 15: in vivo, in vitro, in silico: Designing the next in Medicine, Long Beach, CA, 6-9 February 2007.