Currently, there are many medical simulators that provide a means to train operators on various medical procedures like arterial or venous access, patient care, or simply anatomical models. There are many factors that determine the efficacy of a particular medical simulator in teaching a medical procedure. This project reports the details in developing a medical simulator for teaching arterial access at radial artery. The objective of this project was to learn the aspects of creating a model feasible for teaching this procedure. A comprehensive study was conducted evaluating the kinematics, anatomy, and physiology of the human arm. A model was produced and presented to our clients. Medical practitioners will further validate this model.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Chebelyon-Dalizu, Likuvi

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042612-090951

Advisor

• Gaudette, Glenn R.
• Savilonis, Brian James

Year

• 2012

Sponsor

• University of Massachusetts Medical School

Date created

• 2012-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright