Abstract
In today’s simulation manikins anatomical mechanics and aesthetics are ignored, resulting in an incorrect haptic experience for a medical trainee who needs to learn the lifesaving chest compression procedure. Within this paper we detail the process of producing a neonatal ribcage with realistic mechanical , aesthetic, and haptic properties using 3D printing. One rib model was printed using the ABS material in multiple thicknesses and print angles. These ribs were tested for mechanical properties using a force gauge (Figure 1). The results were organized and compared to literature. We conclude that the ABS material, with a 10% increase in thickness, and printed under a 0 to 10 degree angle replicates neonatal bone properties best, and provides a more realistic mechanical, aesthetic, and haptic representation to use in simulation manikins.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 476 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 20 Jun 2019 |
Event | 30th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive care - Salzburg, Austria Duration: 18 Jun 2019 → 21 Jun 2019 https://espnic2019.kenes.com/ |
Conference
Conference | 30th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive care |
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Abbreviated title | ESPNIC |
Country | Austria |
City | Salzburg |
Period | 18/06/19 → 21/06/19 |
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