Augmented Reality Ultrasound Guidance

This study is developing and testing a new augmented reality (AR) platform that projects live ultrasound images into the practitioner's field of view through smart glasses, so that doctors performing needle procedures guided by ultrasound can see the patient and the images simultaneously without looking away. The goal is to improve the safety and efficiency of common bedside procedures like vascular access or biopsies. You may be eligible if you are an institutional employee over 18 who performs or is trained in point-of-care ultrasound procedures (such as residents, fellows, or vascular access staff), and you have not previously used this specific AR app. Participation involves performing a simulated or real procedure while wearing the AR headset and providing feedback on ease of use. This summary was prepared using AI to help patients understand this research.