The bronchoscopy
simulator is a device used to teach students the art of using a bronchoscope.
A virtual patient is used as opposed to a real patient. With the simulator the
students are able to learn the techniques and develop their skills before actually
doing it on a live patient. It also shows the students a good visual of anatomy
and maps out the areas of the larynx, pharynx, vocal cords, trachea, and lungs
to give the student the idea of where they are going with the scope anatomically.
Force is transmitted through the flexible scope to provide tactile sensations
mimicking the actual feel of a procedure.
The system contains a replica of a bronchoscope. When in use, the device is inserted into a mechanical interface simulating the patient. Encoders on both the bronchoscope and mechanical interface track the user's actions. An Intel-based personal computer receives the input and renders the corresponding result on its monitor.
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