Medical Simulation for Trauma Management.
Abstract
This project involves the development of surgical simulation technology for training military and civilian personnel in management of the abdominal wound. In this context, a virtual reality simulation is being produced using new innovations in computer graphics, physics-based modeling, medical visualization, and tactile feedback robotics. The objective of this effort is develop technology which enables a degree of training not possible using existing technologies in trauma surgery in the battlefield and emergency room. This effort has produced significant results in several areas. We have continued to advance the computer modeling technology necessary for medical simulation. We have demonstrated interactive models representing both flexible and rigid structures. We have developed techniques for interactive volume rendering of patient specific data. Patient specific visualization technologies will have a significant impact on medicine in the near future. As greater levels of realism are achieved in simulation the computational requirements of the system have expanded. We have developed an expandable architecture that allows for the assignment of multiple processors to each computational task of the simulation system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA349567
Entities
People
- Gregory L. Merril