Intracranial Hematoma/ Burr Hole and Trauma Flap Simulator

A high fidelity trauma surgery and presurgery training system is needed to improve the emergent operative management of trauma injuries. In this project, Energid Technologies will tailor its medical simulation software to the burr hole and trauma flap procedure. The approach includes using machine vision algorithms to track hand and tool movement. Vision algorithms will capture the actions of the participants in the simulation. Imagery of the burr hole and environment will be created using OpenGL to provide a virtual reality environment for training. This will be coupled with a tactile feedback device that imposes simulated force on free-moving tools and saws. These components will be part of a framework that is designed for interoperability with other networked simulations and trainers. Energid's partner, Massachusetts General Hospital, will develop an innovative instructional framework and quantitative metrics to work within Energid's engineering system. This instructional framework will include simulation and training on physiological events and use the imaging modalities that would be available in a field environment.