Preliminary study of ergonomic behavior during simulated ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia using a head-mounted display.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A head-mounted display provides continuous real-time imaging within the practitioner's visual field. We evaluated the feasibility of using head-mounted display technology to improve ergonomics in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in a simulated environment. Two anesthesiologists performed an equal number of ultrasound-guided popliteal-sciatic nerve blocks using the head-mounted display on a porcine hindquarter, and an independent observer assessed each practitioner's ergonomics (eg, head turning, arching, eye movements, and needle manipulation) and the overall block quality based on the injectate spread around the target nerve for each procedure. Both practitioners performed their procedures without directly viewing the ultrasound monitor, and neither practitioner showed poor ergonomic behavior. Head-mounted display technology may offer potential advantages during ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Udani, AD; Harrison, TK; Howard, SK; Kim, TE; Brock-Utne, JG; Gaba, DM; Mariano, ER

Published Date

  • August 2012

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 31 / 8

Start / End Page

  • 1277 - 1280

PubMed ID

  • 22837293

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1550-9613

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.7863/jum.2012.31.8.1277

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • England