Ultrasound

The next-gen stethoscope

3D Organon is the first software platform in the world to integrate an ultrasound simulator for VR that does not require a mannequin or other special equipment. IT provides a fully immersive virtual reality training solution for medical and healthcare students. It includes volumetric scanning in real-time and detailed anatomical views. For the first time, VR controllers simulate curved, linear, and cardiac probes in an all-in-one solution.

Ultrasound simulator in VR from day one

3D Organon introduces an innovative Ultrasound VR simulator, an immersive and joyful learning tool freed from pedagogical restraints. . It is the first in the world of its kind due to not requiring a mannequin or other custom devices to operate. The entry cost to ultrasound training in VR is more accessible than ever. The VR controllers included in consumer headsets are enough to simulate an ultrasound probe and manipulate it with precision in real-time.

3D Organon’s Ultrasound VR Simulator is offering users an in-depth understanding of anatomy, ultrasound scanning position, and orientation to effectively demonstrate desired views. Users can learn and practice how to handle an ultrasound probe and reproduce standard ultrasound ‘windows’ and views. 3D Organon developed this innovative learning system with passion and enthusiasm to revolutionize medical education and improve the understanding of medical anatomy.

Ultrasound can make a difference

Research conducted on 41 participants (46% [19/41] physicians, 30% [12/41] residents, 19% [8/41] sonographers, and 5% [2/41] medical students) from Hani et al. (2019) organized by the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), have shown that most participants agreed that ultrasound provided a realistic setting (98%) and that it allowed for training and identification of pathologies (88%). Furthermore, 100% of the participants agreed that it should be part of the curriculum either in medical school or residency, and most of the participants approved it for training (98%) and teaching (98%).

Although ultrasound is ubiquitous across all disciplines of medicine, not many doctors are educated and trained well enough to use it. Standardized training, interpretation, and documentation should emerge. Ultrasound requires not only theoretical knowledge in anatomy but also extensive practical experience. The setting of an ultrasound simulator is the best solution, as it offers the safest environment for healthcare students and professionals to learn and practice. This simulation-based training could provide standardized and safe skill training. Similarly, to flight simulators for pilots, ultrasound simulation plays a vital role in medical education. It allows trainees to develop skills away from the clinical setting before working on a patient. Immersion improves the quality of conducted virtual training and allows better learning outcomes in a controller environment.