Interactive In-Vitro Training In Physics Of Radiofrequency Ablation For Physicians And Medical Engineering Students

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation requires a complex set of devices as well as profound electrophysiological experience and substantial knowledge of physical science basics. To establish RF ablation in-vitro teaching-system, six workstations were equipped with computer-controlled RF ablation generators....

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Published in:	Journal of atrial fibrillation Vol. 9; no. 1; p. 1403
Main Authors:	Haber, T, Kleister, G, Selman, B, Härtig, J, Melichercik, J, Ismer, B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Cardiofront, Inc 01-06-2016
Subjects:	Cardiology Electrophysiology Education Radiofrequency Ablation
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Summary:	Radiofrequency (RF) ablation requires a complex set of devices as well as profound electrophysiological experience and substantial knowledge of physical science basics. To establish RF ablation in-vitro teaching-system, six workstations were equipped with computer-controlled RF ablation generators. Universal connection boxes allow ablation-essays with catheters of different make and model. Special wetlabs were developed combining a basin containing isotonic saline solution with a thermostat and a pump to simulate blood flow. This hands-on teaching system can be used to demonstrate differences in lesion-forming dependent on tip-electrodes, sensor technology and ablation techniques, influence of blood flow and electrode-angle to the myocardium. It was also utilized to reproduce industrial in-vitro tests.
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ISSN:	1941-6911 1941-6911
DOI:	10.4022/jafib.1403