Thoracentesis

Perform your first gesture in augmented reality

THORACENTESIS

In collaboration with

InSimo & HUS

About the Thoracentesis

What are the key points for a successful thoracentesis? Practice step by step and master the procedure.

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    3 clinical cases

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    Objective assessment of the gesture

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    Thorax

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    Ultrasound observation

Access 3 patient cases presenting different issues:

  • Small effusion
  • Medium effusion
  • Large effusion

Use ultrasound to:

  • Confirm your diagnostic
  • Locate the pleural effusion
  • Identify its limits

Perform your gesture in an immersive environment:

  • Visualize your patient’s anatomy in augmented reality
  • Feel all the sensations of the gesture
  • Hear your patient’s reactions and advice from a supervisor
  • Anesthetize your patient and drain the liquid from the lung

  • Access an objective evaluation of the precision of your gesture
  • Take into account the impact of your action on the patient
  • Understand the success or failure of the gesture