Ultrasound in augmented reality: a mixed-methods evaluation of head-mounted displays in image-guided interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Augmented reality (AR) and head-mounted displays (HMD) in medical practice are current research topics. A commonly proposed use case of AR-HMDs is to display data in image-guided interventions. Although technical feasibility has been thoroughly shown, effects of AR-HMDs on interventions are not yet well researched, hampering clinical applicability. Therefore, the goal of this study is to better understand the benefits and limitations of this technology in ultrasound-guided interventions.

Methods

We used an AR-HMD system (based on the first-generation Microsoft Hololens) which overlays live ultrasound images spatially correctly at the location of the ultrasound transducer. We chose ultrasound-guided needle placements as a representative task for image-guided intervent

SUBMITTER: Ruger C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8332636 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature