Anatomical-Ultrasound Visor for Regional Anaesthesia

[EN]Introduction. Regions considered optimal for performing peripheral nerve blocking have been well documented. However identify and perform regional anesthesia in those regions from ultrasound images remains a challenge. Aim. This study aims to develop a virtual environment for the simulation of u...

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Autores: Juanes Méndez, Juan Antonio, Alonso, Pablo, Hernández, Felipe, Ruisoto Palomera, Pablo, Muriel Villoria, Clemente
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Salamanca (USAL)
Repositorio:GREDOS. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Salamanca
OAI Identifier:oai:gredos.usal.es:10366/157867
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10366/157867
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Anesthesia
Medical training
Software
Anatomy
Ultrasonography
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Sumario:[EN]Introduction. Regions considered optimal for performing peripheral nerve blocking have been well documented. However identify and perform regional anesthesia in those regions from ultrasound images remains a challenge. Aim. This study aims to develop a virtual environment for the simulation of ultrasound exploration of the neck nerves and both the upper and lower limbs for regional anesthesia. Method. Cross-sectional images were obtained from Magnetic Resonance Imaging for puncture regions involved in ultrasound-guided nerve block. Results. A threedimensional digital viewer was developed for the anatomical and ultrasound identification of key structures involved in peripheral nerve block in neck, upper and lower limbs. Conclusion. This study provides a virtual environment software used to simulate ultrasound exploration of nerve neck and upper and lower limbs for regional anesthesia. Discussion. Potential implications of this tool for improving the ultrasound exploration for regional anesthesia and acquisition of anatomical knowledge are further discussed.