Video tracking of Tuohy needle for an enhanced epidural simulator user interface
Authors: Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R.
Journal: Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
Volume: 2 B
DOI: 10.1115/DETC2013-13094
Abstract:A real time motion tracking image processing system was developed for tracking movement of a Tuohy epidural needle. The aim is to use the tracking system to plot 3D movement and rotation of the Tuohy needle to create an enhanced user interface for an epidural simulator. When the needle is angled on its plane or rotated on transverse plane for paramedian insertion the algorithm calculates these angles. The tracker provides a 5-DOF (Degrees of freedom) input option. The image tracker controls a graphical simulation of needle insertion in which a Tuohy needle can be inserted at any location on the patient's back. As the needle is moved, the virtual needle is moved to the corresponding location in the simulation giving an intuitive interface without using a keyboard or mouse. The image tracking algorithm works by using colour segmentation image processing with a red colour marker on the needle tip. Tracking of the needle position and needle angulation were possible in excess of 10 frames per second even with changes to lighting. A second device is incorporated which measures the pressure of saline inside the syringe barrel so that the simulation can respond to applied pressure. Copyright © 2013 by ASME.
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VIDEO TRACKING OF TUOHY NEEDLE FOR AN ENHANCED EPIDURAL SIMULATOR USER INTERFACE
Authors: Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R.
Journal: PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME INTERNATIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING TECHNICAL CONFERENCES AND COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION IN ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, 2013, VOL 2B
ISBN: 978-0-7918-5586-7
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Video Tracking of Tuohy Needle for an Enhanced Epidural Simulator User Interface
Authors: Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R.
Conference: ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Dates: 4-7 August 2013
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Preferred by: Venky Dubey
Video Tracking of Tuohy Needle for an Enhanced Epidural Simulator User Interface
Authors: Vaughan, N., Dubey, V.N., Wee, M.Y.K. and Isaacs, R.
Conference: ASME 2013 Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2013
Dates: 4-7 August 2013
Journal: asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/
Publisher: ASME
Place of Publication: asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/
Abstract:A real time motion tracking image processing system was developed for tracking movement of a Tuohy epidural needle. The aim is to use the tracking system to plot 3D movement and rotation of the Tuohy needle to create an enhanced user interface for an epidural simulator. When the needle is angled on its plane or rotated on transverse plane for paramedian insertion the algorithm calculates these angles. The tracker provides a 5-DOF (Degrees of freedom) input option. The image tracker controls a graphical simulation of needle insertion in which a Tuohy needle can be inserted at any location on the patient’s back. As the needle is moved, the virtual needle is moved to the corresponding location in the simulation giving an intuitive interface without using a keyboard or mouse. The image tracking algorithm works by using colour segmentation image processing with a red colour marker on the needle tip. Tracking of the needle position and needle angulation were possible in excess of 10 frames per second even with changes to lighting. A second device is incorporated which measures the pressure of saline inside the syringe barrel so that the simulation can respond to applied pressure.
Source: Manual