1. Proceedings
  2. I3M
  3. 2019
  4. IWISH
  5. 10.46354/i3m.2019.iwish.012

Implementation of a sensorized neonatal head model for gynechological training

  • a Serena Ricci  , 
  • b Simone Marcutti   , 
  • c Andrea Pani  , 
  • d Marco Chirico  , 
  • e Giancarlo Torre  , 
  • f Massimo Cordone  , 
  • g Maura Casadio  , 
  • h Gianni Vercelli  
  • a,b,c,g,hDepartment of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and System Engineering, University of Genova, Italy
  • d,e,fCentro di servizio di Ateneo di simulazione e formazione avanzata, University of Genoa, Italy
Cite as
Ricci S., Marcutti S., Pani A., Chirico M., Torre G., Cordone M., Casadio M., Vercelli G. (2019). Implementation of a sensorized neonatal head model for gynechological training. Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Innovative Simulation for Healthcare (IWISH 2019), pp. 65-69. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46354/i3m.2019.iwish.012

Abstract

During labor it is very important to know the exact position and orientation of the fetal head when descending the birth canal. Indeed, incorrect evaluations may lead to dangerous situations for both the infant and the mother. Usually, gynecologists and midwives rely on their experience to determine the head position and to evaluate the risk level of each delivery. In this context, it is essential to train new physicians and midwives to correctly manage different types of delivery. Here, we present the design and implementation of a realistic sensorized neonatal head that could be used on low-cost birth simulators for training and evaluation of residents and midwifery students.

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