Building Proficiency in Ultrasound-Guided Needling through Safe, Non-Invasive Simulation
NeedleTrainer is a high-fidelity simulator designed to teach ultrasound-guided needling skills on real subjects without skin puncture. By overlaying a simulated needle onto live ultrasound images in real time, it supports risk-free practice of essential techniques in a true-to-life environment.
Versatile, Safe Needling
Practice needling safely on any body type and anatomical region using non-invasive simulation with a live ultrasound scan. Augmented reality technology overlays a virtual needle onto the real-time ultrasound image, delivering a highly authentic and immersive training experience.
Customizable Learning for Core Procedural Skills
NeedleTrainer supports flexible training by allowing users to select from multiple virtual needle gauges and echogenicity settings. Real-time and offline modes accommodate various teaching scenarios.
Realistic and Non-Invasive Practice
A retractable, non-invasive needle allows learners to practice needle-probe coordination on live participants of any body habitus, with no risk. Augmented reality overlays the needle onto the screen to make the experience as realistic as actual clinical procedures.
Core Simulation Capabilities
NeedleTrainer enables safe development of ultrasound-guided procedural skills through:
- Overlaying a simulated, non-invasive needle onto a live ultrasound feed
- Virtual needle simulation with 3 echogenicity settings
- 4 virtual needle gauge options for tailored realism
- Quantitative metrics for proficiency tracking
- Real-time scanning with live participants, or an offline mode for solo practice
Scalable for Education Programs
NeedleTrainer is suited for everything from small group instruction to institution-wide curricula. Its modular approach provides a dependable foundation for simulation-based education in safe, ultrasound-guided needling.
