Medical training apparatus

• US 20070166682A1
• Filed: 03/14/2007
• Published: 07/19/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 01/22/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Realsim Systems LLC
• Original Assignee: Realsim Systems LLC
• Inventors: Hasson, Harrith, Yarin, Paul, Hasson, Amir
• Application Number:
  US11/724,012
• Publication Number:
  US 20070166682A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/267
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/285 for injections, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, sigmoidscopy, insertion of contraceptive devices or enemas

Abstract

A self contained medical training apparatus comprises a portable case defining a work space simulating a body cavity and having a port to allow introduction of a medical instrument to the working space from externally of the working space. A carousel is rotationally mounted in the working space for rotating the carousel to select angular positions for performing a series of simulated medical procedures. A plurality of modules are mounted around a perimeter of the carousel. Each module comprises a different task upon which an associated medical procedure can be performed with a medical instrument. A plurality of sensors are each operatively associated with one of the modules for sensing progress of the associated medical procedure. A control unit is coupled to the sensors for monitoring progress of the medical procedures and providing an indication of status of the medical procedures.

Claims

1. A self contained medical training apparatus comprising:

a portable enclosure defining a working space simulating a body cavity and having an access port to allow introduction of a medical instrument to the working space from externally of the working space;

a module in the working space upon which a medical procedure can be performed with a medical instrument;

a sensor operatively associated with the module for sensing progress of the medical procedure; and

a control unit in the enclosure and coupled to the sensor for monitoring progress of the medical procedure and providing an indication of status of the medical procedure.

2. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the control unit comprises a programmed processing system.

3. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the control unit comprises a video display integrally mounted to the enclosure.

4. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the control unit comprises a video display hingedly mounted to the enclosure.

5. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 4 wherein the enclosure includes a cover and the video display is moveable between a stowed position beneath the cover and an operating position extended above the cover.

6. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the control unit comprises a video camera mounted within the enclosure.

7. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the enclosure includes a cover and a video camera is mounted to an underside of the cover to retrieve images in the working space.

8. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 7 wherein the control unit further comprises an illuminator to illuminate the working space.

9. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the control unit comprises a camera and a video display operatively coupled to a processing system programmed to display images from the working space and information on status of the medical procedure.

10. The self contained medical training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the enclosure includes a carrying handle.

11. A medical training apparatus comprising:

a portable case defining a working space simulating a body cavity and having a port to allow introduction of a medical instrument to the working space from externally of the working space;

a carousel rotationally mounted in the working space for rotating the carousel to select angular positions for performing a series of simulated medical procedures;

a plurality of modules mounted around a perimeter of the carousel, each module comprising a different task upon which an associated medical procedure can be performed with a medical instrument;

a plurality of sensors each operatively associated with one of the modules for sensing progress of the associated medical procedure; and

a control unit coupled to the sensors for monitoring progress of the medical procedures and providing an indication of status of the medical procedures.

12. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the control unit comprises a programmed processing system housed in the portable case.

13. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the control unit comprises a video display integrally mounted to the case.

14. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the control unit comprises a video display hingedly mounted to the case.

15. The medical training apparatus of claim 14 wherein the portable case includes a cover and the video display is moveable between a stowed position beneath the cover and an operating position extended above the cover.

16. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the control unit comprises a video camera mounted within the case.

17. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the portable case includes a cover and a video camera is mounted to an underside of the cover to retrieve images in the working space.

18. The medical training apparatus of claim 17 wherein the control unit further comprises an illuminator to illuminate the working space.

19. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the control unit comprises a camera and a video display operatively coupled to a processing system programmed to display images from the working space and information on status of the medical procedure.

20. The medical training apparatus of claim 11 wherein the portable case includes a carrying handle.