Puncture Technique Simulator

Summary

This device can be used to simulate tissue for use in training healthcare workers on how to administer injections or conduct other clinical procedures involving punctures. This device allows for simulating puncture techniques that call for displacing or folding tissue, for example, the Z-track method which is used to administer medication to patients.

Potential Use

• It can be used to teach puncture skills to healthcare students.
• Resource for medical simulation centers at hospitals, universities and armed forces facilities. 

Development Status

TRL 4 – Scaling up prototype production and making the packing.

Advantages

• Improves puncture technique learning process.
• Improves patient safety.

Intellectual Property

Patent No. 201702133 requested on August 21, 2017.

Opportunity

Widespread use nationally and throughout Latin America. 

Research Team

• Arnoldo Riquelme, Master in Medical Education from Dundee University, Scotland, UK. Surgical Doctor, School of Medicine, Universidad de Chile
• Iván Caro, Designer, Catholic University