2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-727. Development of an Intraoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring Simulator for a Peripheral Nerve Schwannoma Model

727. Development of an Intraoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring Simulator for a Peripheral Nerve Schwannoma Model

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video, Peter Ju presents his paper on the development of an Interoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring Simulator for a Peripheral Nerve Schwannoma Model. The purpose of this project was to create a cost-effective and realistic-looking model for surgical training without putting patients at risk. The simulator includes a nerve stimulator and a stretch sensor that mimic the functionalities of the actual tools used in surgery. The nerve stimulator accurately detects the nerve fascicle to within five millimeters and the stretch sensor correlates the change in voltage with the distance stretched. Dr. Kimberly Harbaugh discusses the paper and suggests incorporating additional features like multiple wires and tubes to improve the simulator's clinical relevance.

Asset Caption

Peter Yongsoo Joo, Discussant - Kimberly S. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS

Keywords

Interoperative Electrophysiological Monitoring Simulator

Peripheral Nerve Schwannoma Model

Surgical Training

Nerve Stimulator

Stretch Sensor