Pocket Brain, an interactive, web‐based ultrasound atlas of normal and abnormal fetal brain development

Tutschek, B.; Pilu, Gianluigi

doi:10.1002/uog.15937

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“…Simulators for basic US training have been developed, but their applicability is still controversial for their limited availability and costs . More recently, the use of software and applications for US teaching purposes such as interactive VR objects has gained popularity on mobile devices …”

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“…VR objects simulate an “ideal” US scan allowing the operator to navigate through the 3D US volume in standard orientations, identify the correct plane, and demonstrate the relevant findings. The use of these VR objects displaying normal and abnormal fetal brain findings has been proposed . Nevertheless, there is paucity of evidence demonstrating their actual role in improving the learning process among the trainees.…”

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“…The link for the free download is also available through the ISUOG website at https://www.isuog.org/resource/fetal-brain-tutor-4-us.html . Differently from the “Pocket Brain,” the FBTApp is a 3D US atlas of the normal midtrimester fetal brain anatomy that is in the pocket of the user and is available for quick consultation at any time. In particular, the offline availability of US images with interactive “frame‐by‐frame” labelling of the structures could have a positive impact on the learning process during the daily practice.…”

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“…14,15 More recently, the use of software and applications for US teaching purposes such as interactive VR objects has gained popularity on mobile devices. 16,17 VR objects simulate an "ideal" US scan allowing the operator to navigate through the 3D US volume in standard orientations, identify the correct plane, and demonstrate the relevant findings. The use of these VR objects displaying normal and abnormal fetal brain findings has been proposed.…”

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“…The use of these VR objects displaying normal and abnormal fetal brain findings has been proposed. [7][8][9][16][17][18][19] Nevertheless, there is paucity of evidence demonstrating their actual role in improving the learning process among the trainees. Very recently, Ebert and Tutschek evaluated the learning role of a web-based learning platform alone and combined with the online atlas "Pocket Brain" and demonstrated a significant improvement in learning capabilities among junior doctors committed to the "combined" teaching approach.…”

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Impact of fetal brain ultrasound tutor smartphone application on normal anatomy learning

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Objective The “Fetal Brain Tutor 4us” (FBTApp) is a recently developed application for interactive multiplanar navigation through the normal fetal brain. The purpose of this work was to assess its impact on normal anatomy learning. Methods A multiple‐choice quiz (MCQ) was administered to first‐year resident doctors in Obstetrics and Gynecology in two separate sessions, before and 2 weeks after downloading the FBTApp. For each MCQ, the junior trainee was asked to use one out of five items to label a specific cerebral structure on an ultrasound image of a normal midtrimester fetal brain. Six sonographic images of the fetal brain on each of the three scanning planes (axial, sagittal, and coronal) were shown to the participants at either session. The results of the two sessions were analysed and compared. Results Overall, 216 questions were administered to the trainees in the 2‐week study, 108 before and 108 after the use of the FBTApp. From the first to the second sessions, a significant increase of correct answers was noted (from 47/108 or 43% to 77/108 or 71%, P < 0.01). Particularly, a better improvement was obtained in the correct labelling of cerebral structures on the nonaxial (from 32% to 67%, +35%) vs axial (from 67% to 81%, +14%) view planes of the brain (P < 0.01). Conclusion The use of FBTApp seems capable to improve the knowledge of the normal fetal brain anatomy in subjects naive to dedicated prenatal ultrasound. This improvement seems greater on nonaxial planes.

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Implementing virtual reality technology to teach medical college systemic anatomy: A pilot study

Liao,

Yeh,

Lue

et al. 2024

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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It can be difficult for some students to learn three‐dimensional anatomical structure concepts. While virtual reality (VR) systems have been reported as helpful for learning, there has been scarce research on either VR teaching strategies or the influence of visually induced motion sickness (VIMS) in the context of large anatomy classes (i.e., over 100 students). The study thus aimed to (1) establish a VR anatomy instruction video for a large class; (2) determine how many students experience VIMS when watching a VR anatomy instruction video; (3) evaluate the influence of VIMS on VR anatomy video‐based learning; and (4) examine whether a small screen size alleviates VIMS. Laboratory course students viewing a VR anatomy instruction video about the vascular system were invited to participate in the questionnaire survey. Anatomy faculty and staff participated in an experimental trial to determine whether small screen size could alleviate VIMS. The Likert scale survey revealed that students reported the VR strategy as advantageous and appropriate for large classes, but that it cannot replace practical dissection. Of the total participants, 32% reported experiencing VIMS, and 40% of those experiencing VIMS agreed that this could negatively impact their learning through a VR anatomy instruction video. Adjusting the screen size from large to small significantly delayed the onset of VIMS. In conclusion, the VR anatomy instruction video strategy is feasible and helpful for large classes, but educators should consider VIMS when planning their use of this teaching approach.

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Maceration determines diagnostic yield of fetal and neonatal whole body post‐mortem ultrasound

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Objectives:To determine factors in nondiagnostic fetal and neonatal post-mortem ultrasound (PMUS) examinations. Methods:All fetal and neonatal PMUS examinations were included over a 5-year study period (2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018)(2019). Nondiagnostic image quality by body parts (brain, spine, thorax, cardiac, and abdomen) was recorded and correlated with patient variables.Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed to identify significant factors for nondiagnostic studies. Results: Two hundred sixty-five PMUS examinations were included, with median gestational age of 22 weeks (12-42 wk), post-mortem weight of 363 g (16-4033 g), and post-mortem interval of 8 days (0-39 d). Diagnostic imaging quality was achieved for 178/265 (67.2%) studies. It was high for abdominal (263/265, 99.2%), thoracic (264/265, 99.6%), and spine (265/265, 100%)but lower for brain (210/265, 79.2%) and cardiac imaging (213/265, 80.4%). Maceration was the best overall predictor for nondiagnostic imaging quality (P < .0001).Post-mortem fetal weight was positively associated with cardiac (P = .0133) and negatively associated with brain imaging quality (P = .0002). Post-mortem interval was not a significant predictor. Conclusions:Fetal maceration was the best predictor for nondiagnostic PMUS, particularly for brain and heart. Fetuses with marked maceration and suspected cardiac or brain anomalies should be prioritised for post-mortem MRI.

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Pocket Brain, an interactive, web‐based ultrasound atlas of normal and abnormal fetal brain development

Cited by 11 publications

References 10 publications

Impact of fetal brain ultrasound tutor smartphone application on normal anatomy learning

Impact of fetal brain ultrasound tutor smartphone application on normal anatomy learning

Implementing virtual reality technology to teach medical college systemic anatomy: A pilot study

Maceration determines diagnostic yield of fetal and neonatal whole body post‐mortem ultrasound

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