VOS - Virtual Otoscopy System

• The system renders high-quality realistic images of tympanic membrane with all the cues and features required to train practical otoscopy skills
• The simulator has a robust shock-proof body
• Life-like exchangeable ear models with magnetic fixation fully mimic a real-life procedure: high-quality silicone form a realistically curved external auditory canal that occludes the view unless the auricle is pulled back
• Both left and right ear otoscopy is supported with automatic model recognition and respective image mirroring
• Thanks to backlight no additional light source is required
• High tympanic membrane image resolution allows a trainee to use various viewing equipment: ear funnels, otoscopes, magnifying glasses, pneumatic Zigle funnels, operating microscopes, endoscopes and video-endoscopes
• Animated imagery rendering for dynamic processes representation:
  • liquid movement for exudative otitis media
  • tympanic membrane movement during blowing out the auditory tubes
• Supports automatic performance evaluation unlike other systems
• Advanced database and simple administration system
• Special evaluation modes provides a way to control knowledge and skill training progress
• Embedded touchscreen and innovative haptic device allow to conduct both regular tests and practical skillbased exercises
• A library of practical skill-based exercises includes cases on external ear canal cleaning, tympamnotomy (paracentesis), tympanostomy tube placement, removal of a foreign body from the external ear canal (using emulated-forceps or ear hook), external ear canal irrigation and Politzerization and pneumatic tests
• VOS simulation system can be used to teach students, train family doctors, ENT-specialists