Portable Multifunctional Anatomical Model for Clinical Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high cost and space requirements of traditional anatomical models for medical training, combined with their bulkiness and difficulty in transportation, limit their accessibility for nursing and medical students who need to practice clinical skills outside of the classroom.
Innovation Solution
A portable, multifunctional anatomical model that includes a hand portion, forearm portion, base portion, female external genitalia, and male external genitalia, allowing for simulation of various clinical skills in multiple stable positions, with a unitary hollow cavity for liquid simulation and removable cartridges, and made from lightweight materials for easy transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate anatomical models or full-size anatomical mannequins are purchased for teaching multiple clinical skills, then comprehensive training coverage is improved, but cost and storage space requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The anatomical model is designed to serve multiple clinical training functions within a single unit. The model includes a hand portion with multiple stable positions that provide access to various features simulating different clinical skills such as intravenous insertion, phlebotomy, burn management, wound care, and genitalia procedures. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for purchasing and storing multiple separate models while maintaining comprehensive training coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines multiple anatomical features and clinical skill simulation capabilities into a single integrated model. The hand portion, forearm portion, base portion, and genitalia portions are merged into one cohesive training device that can demonstrate numerous clinical procedures, thereby reducing the total number of models needed and the associated storage space requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If full-size anatomical mannequins are used to simulate multiple clinical skills, then training comprehensiveness is improved, but portability and ease of transport deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a simplified yet functional copy of the human anatomy that retains the essential features needed for clinical skill training. Rather than using full-size mannequins, the model uses a hand portion and selected anatomical features that accurately represent the target training areas. This scaled-down approach maintains training comprehensiveness while dramatically improving portability and ease of transport.
3Adaptability or versatility
If anatomical models with many loose or easily removable components are used to simulate various clinical skills, then training versatility is improved, but ease of handling and transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The model is divided into distinct portions including a hand portion, forearm portion, base portion, female external genitalia portion, and male external genitalia portion. Each portion can be independently positioned or accessed while maintaining overall structural integrity. This segmented design allows for versatile training scenarios while keeping the model manageable and easy to handle compared to a fully integrated complex structure.
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional anatomical model for training includes a hand portion coupled to a forearm portion; the forearm portion coupled to a base portion; and the base portion coupled to a female external genitalia portion and a male external genitalia portion. The model is movable into a plurality of stable positions. Each position allows access to one or more features simulating one or more clinical skills and disposed on the hand portion, the forearm portion, the female external genitalia portion, and the male external genitalia portion.