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Veterinary emergency and critical care procedures practice model

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Design and fabricate a full-scale reusable canine model optimized for procedural training and demonstration in jugular dialysis.

Project Overview

Realistic models are crucial for educating students and novice doctors in veterinary procedures and interventions, allowing them to practice multiple times and in a low-stress environment. Current models are either not realistic enough to enable the user to gain proficiency, are only available as individual anatomical sections, are made of an opaque material that prevents users from viewing their work in real-time, or do not fulfill certain requirements, like blood flow for procedures, such as with cadavers.

Our team is tasked with developing a new, reusable canine model that is life-size and will allow procedures to be conducted in real time. The model must possess realistic features (such as an outer skin layer that is compatible with injections and sufficient vascular anatomy), must have a primarily clear exterior, and must be made of parts that are either reusable or able to be easily replaced. The primary function of the model would be for practicing jugular/dialysis catheter placement, but it would ideally be suited for additional procedures, such as lateral saphenous catheter placement.

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Left to right: Nathan Knight, Sameer Pradhan, Anna Wood, Hailey Sauer, Mara Van Dyke
Left to right: Nathan Knight, Sameer Pradhan, Anna Wood, Hailey Sauer, Mara Van Dyke

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