Instructions for using HoloLens with VimedixAR™
29
©2017 CAE
905K800022 v4
Find Fluids Exercise
The objective of the Find Fluids exercise is to allow a user to perform a FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography
for Trauma) ultrasound examination to locate free fluid in the shortest time possible.
The Find Fluids exercise is only performed by the
Instructor
, and is observed by the
Student
(s).
Find Fluids Exercise, Instructor
In the Find Fluids exercise, you are expected to:
1.
select the free fluid location(s) that you would like to scan
2.
scan to locate the free fluid(s) with or without visual aids representing the free fluid(s)
3.
input the region(s) where you believe that free fluid is located
4.
review the metrics and visual feedback that will be displayed in simulation once you have completed the
Free Fluids exercise
To begin the setup that is required prior to starting the Find Fluids exercise, select the
Start
button that is directly
below the description of the Find Fluids exercise in the
Interactive
Panel
.
The
Interactive Panel
then displays the Find Fluids Parameters, which include the following free fluid locations:
•
Douglas’ Pouch
•
Morrison’s Pouch
•
Pericardial Effusion
•
Pleural Effusion
•
Splenal Renal
Find Fluids Parameters – Interactive Display (Instructor)
The Random option at the top of the
Interactive Panel
is selected by default. In which case the simulator randomly
selects none, one or several free fluid location(s). You can also select the Custom option.
Selecting the Custom option allows you to select one or several free fluid locations. To scan all free fluid locations,
select the All option above the Douglas’ Pouch option.
Note:
Selecting none the free fluid locations is also an option.
