(The Eurographics Association, 2011) Hung, Gary M.; John, Nigel W.; Ian Grimstead and Hamish Carr
This research is investigating the use of acoustic radiation pressure from ultrasound emitters to produce tactile feedback in medical simulators. An initial application would be to simulate a pulse palpation where the trainee doctor or nurse actively searches for a pulse with their fingers to locate an artery within the body. Our first steps towards achieving this aim are summarised below.