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The Birds and the Beans
Author(s) -
Wax Joseph R.,
Cartin Angelina,
Pinette Michael G.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.7863/jum.2012.31.8.1271
Subject(s) - medicine , sampling (signal processing) , construct (python library) , chorionic villus sampling , medical physics , simulation , surgery , artificial intelligence , computer vision , pregnancy , computer science , prenatal diagnosis , biology , genetics , programming language , fetus , filter (signal processing)
Because no simulation models are described for chorionic villus sampling (CVS), we sought to design and construct a CVS training simulator. Using materials available from our labor floor and local supermarket, we built and demonstrated a practical model for learning transabdominal and transcervical CVS. The simulator can be used to teach single‐ or dual‐operator transabdominal CVS and traditional transcervical CVS. Aspirated “villi” immediately inform the teacher and learner of successful procedures. No image degradation or sonographically visible tracks resulted from use, permitting more than one trainee to benefit from a model. This model for transabdominal and transcervical CVS provides realistic imaging, tactile sensations, and immediate feedback.