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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

Our team is tasked with developing a new, reusable canine model that is life-sized and will enable jugular vein dialysis 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 skin and vein components that are either reusable or able to be easily replaced. The primary function of the model is to practice jugular dialysis catheter placement, which involves threading the guidewire through the jugular vein and vena cava into the right atrium of the heart. The model will also be used as a demonstration tool for both veterinary students and the general public, enabling them to visualize a procedure that is typically obscured by the skin. This is why it is crucial that the portion of the model where the procedure is performed be transparent.

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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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