Apparatus for training for the performance of a medical procedure
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1. A training apparatus comprising:
- a frame defining a working space simulating a body cavity,the frame having an access opening in communication with the working space to allow introduction of an instrument to the working space from externally of the working space;
a first model upon which a procedure can be performed with an instrument to at least one of a) simulate a medical procedure and b) practice a movement that may be encountered in the performance of a medical procedure; and
cooperating surfaces on the first model and frame which guide movement of the first model in a predetermined path relative to the frame to allow the first model to be selectively repositioned relative to the access opening in the frame.
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Abstract
A training apparatus has a frame defining a working space simulating a body cavity and an access opening in communication with the working space to allow introduction of an instrument to the working space from externally of the working space. A first model is provided upon which a procedure can be performed with an instrument to at least one of a) simulate a medical procedure and b) practice a movement that may be encountered in the performance of a medical procedure The first model and frame cooperate in such a manner that the first model is allowed to be selectively maintained on the frame in a plurality of different positions relative to the access opening.
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1. A training apparatus comprising:
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a frame defining a working space simulating a body cavity, the frame having an access opening in communication with the working space to allow introduction of an instrument to the working space from externally of the working space; a first model upon which a procedure can be performed with an instrument to at least one of a) simulate a medical procedure and b) practice a movement that may be encountered in the performance of a medical procedure; and cooperating surfaces on the first model and frame which guide movement of the first model in a predetermined path relative to the frame to allow the first model to be selectively repositioned relative to the access opening in the frame. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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