Software simulations
The urodynamics trainer hardware is linked to interactive computer software. Simulated responses to supervisor and trainee actions are displayed in real-time providing immediate feedback. The display is similar to most urodynamics machines. It provides a scrolling trace of Pves, Pabd and Pdet plotted against time, providing the trainee with direct indicators of their actions. Changes in height, valve positions, even leaks and air bubbles and their complelmentary flushing procedures are displayed as they happen.
The PC software provides an on-screen button for resetting the display to zero pressure readings
Sample screen shots
COUGH RESPONSEThe plot illustrates a good cough response, then after a supervisor has introduced some damping into the Pabd line, the consequential poor cough response.
LEAK CHARACTERISTIC
The supervisor has introduced a leak in the Pves line which is indicated by a drop in pressure.
FLUSHING PROCEDURE
After a bad cough response on the Pves channel, the trainee has undertaken a correct flushing procedure, and then checked for the (correct) good cough response.
ZERO PROCEDURE
The trainee has zeroed the plots by actuating the zero button at the base of the screen.
