scholarly journals Three-dimensional printing of a low-cost, high-fidelity laryngeal dissection station

2017 ◽  
Vol 128 (4) ◽  
pp. 944-947 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon K. Maguire ◽  
Christopher Razavi ◽  
Yunus Sevimli ◽  
Lee M. Akst
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Dimensional Printing

Examining the viability of carbon fiber reinforced three-dimensionally printed prosthetic feet created by composite filament fabrication

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 644-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry H Warder ◽  
Joseph K Fairley ◽  
Joshua Coutts ◽  
Richard R Glisson ◽  
Ken Gall
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Fabrication Method ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Energy Profiles ◽  
Prosthetic Feet ◽  
End Use ◽  
Composite Filament ◽  
Dimensional Printing

Background: A low-cost, yet high-functioning, fabrication method for prosthetic components is needed to provide underserved amputee communities with quality mobility devices. Three-dimensional printing is a potential alternative, yet limitations in material characteristics have previously prevented the technology from emerging as a solution. Objective: To validate the application of a novel three-dimensional printing technique as a fabrication method for creating fiber composite patient end-use prosthetic feet. Study design: Experimental designs were iterated upon throughout mechanical testing. Methods: A testing apparatus capable of loading prosthetic feet in dorsiflexion and plantarflexion was constructed. Load displacement data were gathered, and energy analyses were conducted. The three-dimensionally printed feet were compared to a Freedom Innovations Renegade® MX carbon fiber foot and a solid-ankle cushion heel foot. Results: The three-dimensionally printed feet achieved energy profiles that were similar, and in some cases preferable, to the energy profiles of the Renegade MX and solid-ankle cushion heel foot. The stiffness profiles of the three-dimensionally printed feet varied widely and depended greatly on the design of the feet, as well as the amount and location of the fiber reinforcement. Conclusion: Composite filament fabrication three-dimensional printing has the potential to serve as a fabrication method for the production of energy returning prosthetic feet. Clinical relevance: The results of this study indicate that carbon fiber reinforced three-dimensionally printed prosthetic feet have the potential to serve as a low-cost alternative to carbon fiber prosthetic feet and that three-dimensional printing has the capacity to function as a viable fabrication method for patient end-use prosthetic components.

Use of three-dimensional printing for simulation in ultrasound education: a scoping review

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjstel-2020-000663
Author(s):  
Patrick Gallagher ◽  
Ryan Smith ◽  
Gillian Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Imaging Data ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Dimensional Printing

BackgroundThere is a significant learning curve when teaching ultrasonography to medical trainees; task trainers can help learners to bridge this gap and develop their skills. Three-dimensional printing technology has the potential to be a great tool in the development of such simulators. ObjectiveThis scoping review aimed to identify what 3D-printed models have been used in ultrasound education to date, how they were created and the pros and limitations involved.DesignResearchers searched three online databases to identify 3D-printed ultrasound models used in medical education.ResultsTwelve suitable publications were identified for inclusion in this review. The models from included articles simulated largely low frequency and/or high stakes events, with many models simulating needle guidance procedures. Most models were created by using patient imaging data and a computer-aided design software to print structures directly or print casting molds. The benefits of 3D-printed educational trainers are their low cost, reproducibility, patient specificity and accuracy. The current limitations of this technology are upfront investments and a lack of optimisation of materials.ConclusionsThe use of 3D-printed ultrasound task trainers is in its infancy, and more research is needed to determine whether or not this technology will benefit medical learners in the future.

Three-dimensional printing technology to create a high-fidelity ureteroscopy simulator: Development and evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. S1373-S1374
Author(s):  
A. de Hauteclocque ◽  
C. Michiels ◽  
J. Sarrazin ◽  
M. Faessel ◽  
M. Percot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Dimensional Printing

scholarly journals Development of Smartphone-Controlled Hand and Arm Exoskeleton for Persons with Disability

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
J-R. R. Diego ◽  
Dan William C. Martinez ◽  
Gerald S. Robles ◽  
John Ryan C. Dizon
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Prosthetic Device ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
Electronic Parts ◽  
Dimensional Printing

AbstractThis study addresses the need for assistive technology of people who lost control of their upper limbs as well as people who are undergoing rehabilitation. Loss of upper limb control causes lack of functionality and social acceptability especially for many people in developing countries with fewer available technology. The study develops a modern but low-cost prosthetic device that can be controlled by users using a smartphone and can be rapidly manufactured using three-dimensional printing (3D printing) of plastic materials. The development of the prosthetic device includes designing the mechanical and electronic parts, programming the Arduino board and Android application for control, simulation and analysis of 3D printed parts most subjected to stress, and 3D printing the parts under different settings. The device was tested in terms of time spent and capacity of lifting varying loads when not worn and when worn by users. The device can effectively lift 500 grams of load in one second for a person weighing between 50 to 60 kilograms.

scholarly journals Affordable Three-Dimensional Printed Heart Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gorka Gómez-Ciriza ◽  
Tomás Gómez-Cía ◽  
José Antonio Rivas-González ◽  
Mari Nieves Velasco Forte ◽  
Israel Valverde
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Cardiac Device ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Average Production ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Dimensional Printing

This is a 7-years single institution study on low-cost cardiac three-dimensional (3D) printing based on the use of free open-source programs and affordable printers and materials. The process of 3D printing is based on several steps (image acquisition, segmentation, mesh optimization, slicing, and three-dimensional printing). The necessary technology and the processes to set up an affordable three-dimensional printing laboratory are hereby described in detail. Their impact on surgical and interventional planning, medical training, communication with patients and relatives, patients' perception on care, and new cardiac device development was analyzed. A total of 138 low-cost heart models were designed and printed from 2013 to 2020. All of them were from different congenital heart disease patients. The average time for segmentation and design of the hearts was 136 min; the average time for printing and cleaning the models was 13.5 h. The average production cost of the models was €85.7 per model. This is the most extensive series of 3D printed cardiac models published to date. In this study, the possibility of manufacturing three-dimensional printed heart models in a low-cost facility fulfilling the highest requirements from a technical and clinical point of view is demonstrated.

scholarly journals A Novel, Low-cost, Low-fidelity Pericardiocentesis Teaching Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 931-936
Author(s):  
Spencer Lord ◽  
Garrett Lord ◽  
Sean Geary
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Case ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Model Fidelity ◽  
Dimensional Printing ◽  
Fidelity Model

Introduction: Pericardiocentesis is a high-risk/low-frequency procedure important to emergency medicine (EM). However, due to case rarity it is not often performed on a patient during residency training. Because the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic limited cadaver-based practice, we developed a novel, low-cost, low-fidelity pericardiocentesis model using three dimensional-printing technology to provide advances on prior home-made models. Methods: Residents watched a 20-minute video about performing a pericardiocentesis and practiced both a blind and ultrasound-guided technique. We assessed model fidelity, convenience, and perceived provider competence via post-workshop questionnaire. Results: A total of 24/26 (93%) individuals practicing on the ultrasound-guided model and 22/24 (92%) on the blind approach model agreed or strongly agreed that the models reasonably mimicked a pericardial effusion. Conclusion: Our low-cost, low-fidelity model is durable, mimics the clinical case, and is easy to use. It also addresses known limitations from prior low-fidelity models.

scholarly journals A three-dimensional (3D) printed paediatric trachea for airway management training

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-245
Author(s):  
Jane C Carter ◽  
James Broadbent ◽  
Ella C Murphy ◽  
Bernard Guy ◽  
Katherine E Baguley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Airway Management ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Tactile Feedback ◽  
High Fidelity ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Three Dimensional Printing ◽  
Clinical Anaesthesia ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Dimensional Printing

There is a deficit of commercially available paediatric airway models for anaesthesia airway management training, particularly for infant front-of-neck access and customised airway planning. Acknowledging this, we created a three-dimensional printed prototype for an affordable, high-fidelity training device, incorporating realistic tactile feedback, reproducibility and potential for modification for specific patient pathologies. Our model, created on a Stratasys Polyjet J750™ (Rehovot, Israel) printer, is a novel and useful educational tool in paediatric airway management, and we are pleased to share access to this resource with readers. Our work adds credence to three-dimensional printing as an accessible, reproducible and pluripotent technology in clinical anaesthesia.

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