We’ve seen some great preliminary ideas via 3D printing so far for training like 3D printed skin, as well as much more advanced medical models and simulators for surgeons performing complex procedures like neurosurgery. One new company’s aim, however, is to make practicing a lot more realistic for medical students than they ever imagined, and to put the tools into their hands now.
This new innovation was recently unveiled at the CES Asia conference in Shanghai, said to have received enormously popular response as event goers witnessed the transforming nature of the silicone which for these purposes feels so much closer to skin, offering a similar response when pressed.
“As it’s made from silicone rubber, our IV Trainer assures realistic feedback for the student when the needle goes into the replicated multi-venous network,” said a senior engineer from San Draw Medical. “As it is customizable, it is easy to be adjusted to various physical conditions conveniently to simulate different patients. Backed by our breakthrough 3D printing FAM technology, our IV Trainer promises you an awesome combo of premium clinical education & latest technology.”
Nothing can be better—for everyone involved—than when all those 3D printing benefits come together at once. These affordable training devices offer incredible self-sustainability in training as the student can work on one of the rubber arms wherever and whenever they like. Customization is also offered as IV injection trainers can be made to simulate varying patients and conditions through changing the rigidity of the skin, diameter of the vein, and the depth of the vein.
“The traditional clinical education is mostly dependent on diagrams and data from text books. But students and patients are always looking for a real-life feel that they can actually hold in hands to have a comprehensive hang of the function and shape. It is where San Draw’s FAM technology plays a considerable role. Silicone comes with the needed human-like touch and thus many would be benefited from what could be generated on 3D printer,” stated one of the existing clients of the IV Trainer.
“You have seamless engineering capabilities here,” he added in.
This is just a start too, as the company, involved in making a number of different medical tools, also plans to begin making 3D printed suture pads, and IV torso, as well as their own line of surgery simulators. San Draw also offers the first 3D printing services for silicone. Discuss further in the 3D Printed IV Injection Trainer forum over at 3DPB.com.
[Source: News Channel 10 ]