Scientists film and measure every move of an IV needle going in

NCT ID NCT03790241

Summary

This study aimed to understand the precise hand motions and forces used by healthcare workers when inserting an IV catheter. Researchers measured these actions in healthy volunteers using special sensors and cameras. The goal was to use this data to build better training simulators for medical students learning this common procedure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Laboratory of Biomechanics and Impact Mechanics - Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud

    Pierre-Bénite, France

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