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Simulation in Angiography - Experiences from 5 Years Teaching, Training, and Research
Kornelia Kreiser1, Kim Gehling1, Claus Zimmer1
1Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, München, Germany.
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|February 13, 2019
Summary
High-tech angiography simulators enhance medical education and clinical training. Integrating simulators with angiography suites improves patient safety and can reduce costs for procedures.
Area of Science:
- Medical Simulation
- Radiology and Neuroradiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- University radiology/neuroradiology programs utilize advanced simulators.
- A VIST LAB simulator has been in use since 2013, with ongoing hardware and software development.
- The simulator is now integrated with the Philips Azurion angiography suite.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate the meaningful application of high-tech angiography simulators in teaching, clinical training, and research.
- To explore the use of simulators in medical education for cerebrovascular diseases and therapies.
- To investigate research questions regarding simulator validity, training effects, patient safety, and cost reduction.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a continuously developed VIST LAB simulator (Mentice).
- Integrating the simulator with the Philips Azurion angiography suite.
- Implementing simulator-based training for diagnostic and interventional angiography beginners.
Main Results:
- Simulators are highly effective for student teaching and beginner medical training.
- Integration with angiography suites enhances realism and allows practice on real patient cases.
- Potential benefits include increased patient safety, reduced examination times, fewer complications, and lower costs.
Conclusions:
- Angiography simulators are valuable tools for teaching, training, and research.
- Future developments should focus on enhancing benefits for experienced interventionalists.
- Integration into certification programs (e.g., DEGIR) should be pursued.
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