Real-time ultrasound-guided thoracentesis simulation using an optical see-through head-mounted display: a proof-of-concept study.

Shotaro Okachi Toshinori Matsui Manami Sakurai Takayasu Ito Masahiro Morise Kazuyoshi Imaizumi Makoto Ishii Michitaka Fujiwara

Published in: Journal of ultrasonography (2024)

The study demonstrated the feasibility of using an OST-HMD in a simulated real-time ultrasound-guided thoracentesis procedure and showed the potential of HMD in thoracentesis to improve ergonomics and accuracy. Further research is necessary to confirm these findings.

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