Avstick: An Intravenous Catheter Insertion Simulator for Use with Standardized Patients

Andrew Devenny¹, Danielle Lord, Joshua Matthews+7

• ¹About the Authors Andrew Devenny, ME, Danielle Lord, BME, and Joshua Matthews, BME, are research assistants, University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering, Newark, Delaware. Julia Tuhacek, BSN, is a research assistant, University of Delaware School of Nursing. Jennifer Vitlip, ME, is a research assistant, University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mingxu Zhang, MS, was a graduate student, University of Delaware Department of Statistics, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Amy C. Bucha, MS, is a researcher and Department of Mechanical Engineering liaison to the School of Nursing, University of Delaware School of Nursing. Liyun Wang, PhD, is an associate professor, University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering. Jenni M. Buckley, PhD, is an assistant professor, University of Delaware Department of Mechanical Engineering. Amy Cowperthwait, MSN, RN, is a nursing simulation instructor, University of Delaware School of Nursing and Healthcare Theatre. For more information, contact Amy Bucha at abuchs@udel.edu.