BronchPilot EBUS-TBNA 1.65

The BronchPilot™ – Bronchoscopy Training On-the-Go provides a practical platform for chest physicians and trainees seeking to enhance their proficiency in EBUS procedures. This tool offers a realistic simulation environment designed to complement hands-on training and improve familiarity with various bronchoscope models and sampling techniques.

Key features include:

• Virtual Bronchoscope Navigation: Allows users to manipulate a virtual bronchoscope that closely mimics actual device behavior, including angulation and orientation challenges encountered during live EBUS procedures.
• EBUS Detection and Sampling: Facilitates identification of lymph node stations within the EBUS view, offering the possibility to practice sampling with different accessories in a simulated setting.
• 3D Anatomical Map: Displays an external visualization of the bronchial tree with options to toggle lymph nodes and vasculature visibility, aiding navigation comprehension.
• Labeling Options: Users can activate or deactivate anatomical labels, supporting self-assessment and focused study of airway anatomy.
• Patient-derived CT Images: Incorporates real patient CT data, providing spatial context aligned with virtual navigation and highlighting lymph node stations for enhanced anatomical understanding.
• 3D Lymph Node Visualization: Offers an innovative perspective by enabling users to view lymph node stations through the bronchial wall, with the ability to disable this layer for knowledge testing.
• Lookup Functionality: Supports quick navigation to specific airway segments or lymph node stations through an intuitive lookup tool, streamlining targeted practice sessions.

About BronchPilot & SVS:

At SVS, our mission is to develop mobile applications that add value to medical education and practice. Collaborating with leading healthcare institutions, we aim to create effective training tools and visual aids. Our primary physician consultant for BronchPilot is Dr. George Eapen from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

We actively seek input from chest physicians, fellows, nurses, and students to refine and expand bronchoscopy educational resources. Contributions, suggestions, or inquiries are welcome—please feel free to contact us. We appreciate your engagement in advancing pulmonary procedure training.