Development and testing of a low cost simulation manikin for extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) using 3-dimensional printing

Whitmore

et al. 2021

Anaesth Intensive Care

Although a wide range of medical applications for three-dimensional printing technology have been recognised, little has been described about its utility in critical care medicine. The aim of this review was to identify three-dimensional printing applications related to critical care practice. A scoping review of the literature was conducted via a systematic search of three databases. A priori specified themes included airway management, procedural support, and simulation and medical education. The search identified 1544 articles, of which 65 were included. Ranging across many applications, most were published since 2016 in non – critical care discipline-specific journals. Most studies related to the application of three-dimensional printed models of simulation and reported good fidelity; however, several studies reported that the models poorly represented human tissue characteristics. Randomised controlled trials found some models were equivalent to commercial airway-related skills trainers. Several studies relating to the use of three-dimensional printing model simulations for spinal and neuraxial procedures reported a high degree of realism, including ultrasonography applications three-dimensional printing technologies. This scoping review identified several novel applications for three-dimensional printing in critical care medicine. Three-dimensional printing technologies have been under-utilised in critical care and provide opportunities for future research.

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Applications of 3D printing in critical care medicine: A scoping review

Whitmore

et al. 2021

Anaesth Intensive Care

“…For instance, Pang et al demonstrated the use of a 3D printer to build a pelvis model with a vascular access system that was integrated with commercially available cardiopulmonary resuscitation manikin for multi-disciplinary extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. While there is a range of commercially available manikins for ECMO simulation purposes, Pang’s model is unique because it enables simulation along a continuum from basic (first responders, paramedics) to advanced (emergency and critical care physicians), and finally, extra-corporeal life support are contained within a single medical unit [ 142 ]. As another example, Baribeau et al constructed a low-cost (~ USD 200), high-fidelity, ultrasound-guided training phantom that offered the opportunity to practice pericardiocentesis without the time pressure of an emergency situation.…”

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The Role of 3D Printing in Planning Complex Medical Procedures and Training of Medical Professionals—Cross-Sectional Multispecialty Review

Meyer-Szary

Luis

Mikulski

et al. 2022

IJERPH

112

Medicine is a rapidly-evolving discipline, with progress picking up pace with each passing decade. This constant evolution results in the introduction of new tools and methods, which in turn occasionally leads to paradigm shifts across the affected medical fields. The following review attempts to showcase how 3D printing has begun to reshape and improve processes across various medical specialties and where it has the potential to make a significant impact. The current state-of-the-art, as well as real-life clinical applications of 3D printing, are reflected in the perspectives of specialists practicing in the selected disciplines, with a focus on pre-procedural planning, simulation (rehearsal) of non-routine procedures, and on medical education and training. A review of the latest multidisciplinary literature on the subject offers a general summary of the advances enabled by 3D printing. Numerous advantages and applications were found, such as gaining better insight into patient-specific anatomy, better pre-operative planning, mock simulated surgeries, simulation-based training and education, development of surgical guides and other tools, patient-specific implants, bioprinted organs or structures, and counseling of patients. It was evident that pre-procedural planning and rehearsing of unusual or difficult procedures and training of medical professionals in these procedures are extremely useful and transformative.

J of Ultrasound Medicine

Systematic Review of 3D‐Printed Ultrasound‐able Models in Graduate Medical Education

Krech,

Wyatt,

Harmon

2024

This systematic review aimed to identify studies that have created ultrasound‐able models for resident procedural training by means of 3D‐printing techniques and examine their tissue specific properties. There were 456 articles identified from 3 databases, of which, 35 studies were assessed for eligibility, and 11 total studies were included. All qualitative studies showed improvements in procedural skills and 89% of the quantitative studies showed significant results. Studies that documented modeling price showed a 90% reduction in fabrication cost compared to commercial models. Three‐dimensional‐printed, ultrasound‐able models have the potential to provide trainees with low‐cost, high‐fidelity training opportunities.