Advances in modeling and imaging have resulted in realistic tools that can be applied to education and training, and even direct patient care. These include point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), 3-dimensional and digital anatomic modeling, and extended reality. These technologies have been used for the preparation of complex patient care through simulation-based clinical rehearsals, direct patient care such as the creation of patient devices and implants, and for simulation-based education and training for health professionals, patients and families. In this section, we discuss these emerging technologies and describe how they can be utilized to improve patient care.
Keywords: 3D anatomical models; 3D printing; Augmented reality; Point-of-care ultrasound; Simulation-based clinical rehearsal; Virtual reality.
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