Expanding our previous works on interventional radiology simulation, we are developing the physics-based models for catheter and guidewire motion, blood flow and graphical rendering towards a novel simulator for REBOA that will include physical vascular access, simulated passage of the IR instruments into the aorta with accompanying training/educational content, device withdrawal and closure.
The system is designed to be compatible with CODA balloon catheters, the newer ER-REBOA catheter and other similar systems. Motion of and reaction forces on the devices passing through the vasculature, and blood flow within virtual vessels is computed in real-time, and synthetic views of virtual instrument motion can be displayed to the trainee to provide understanding of the procedure and illustrate when errors are committed.
Errors such as venous access and incorrect location of balloon inflation can be detected. The underlying software architecture links the wireless, battery powered trackers to a portable tablet or similar interface, which can record performance for later review and evaluation.
For more information on the REBOA procedure, visit this website: http://www.traumaready.com/reboa/
