Novel Augmented Reality Device Displays Visual Data Array
For any anesthesiologist who has ever had to twist his or her neck to look at a monitor while performing a procedure, the future is almost here. Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a novel augmented reality system that can display a variety of visual data—including ultrasound imaging—in real time while performing anesthesia-related procedures. Although the system has yet to be tested on patients, simulations demonstrate great promise for the technology.
As Dr. Matava reported at the 2017 annual meeting of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (abstract 280260), the HoloLens was connected to an ultrasound machine and patient monitor via a device called an Arduino, which is an open-source electronics platform designed for interactive projects (www.arduino.cc). ...“Using the HoloLens, you can see the images wherever you are and whenever you want,” Dr. Matava noted. “In addition to that, you can actually see the vital signs while you perform the procedure.”
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