As part of the Priority 2030 programme, Saratov University purchased some unique educational equipment – the Pirogov interactive anatomical table (Model 1). The device will be used to study anatomy, pathological anatomy, topographic anatomy, and a significant amount of basic medical disciplines at the Faculty of Fundamental Medicine and Medical Technology.
According to Dean of the faculty Sergei Kireyev, the device has a diagnostic module. ‘Here you can see how CT, MRI, and ultrasound images relate to human anatomy. Due to it diagnostic specialists will be able to develop professional competencies. The device can also be used for training in medical courses of the Institute of Physics and the Faculty of Biology, SSU,’ the dean explained.
The equipment is a modern interactive table. The device makes it possible to view 3D models of body organs on a 1:1 scale. The touch panels work using infrared technology – the movements are recognised even before touching the screen. Using the display, you even can wear gloves. Due to the fact that the surface of the screen is made of tempered glass, it is quite difficult to damage it. Intuitive gesture controls let you rotate, move, and scale images. The interface allows you to operate 2,000 models, which are grouped in more than 10 layers. The interactive table supports up to 40 simultaneous touches, while the delay fits into 7-13 ms. The positioning accuracy is on average 0,5 mm.
There are four main modes of operation for training – viewing, comparison, diagnostics, and knowledge testing. The first mode includes examination of the structure of human body objects. There is a database of more than 4,000 models, 12 detailing levels as well as tips and descriptions. The comparison mode allows you to compare paired organs, norms, and pathologies. The system includes more than 100 typical pathologies. The diagnostic function makes it possible to study CT, MRI, and ultrasound diagnostics. Due to the knowledge test mode the professors can independently develop tests based on their own lectures, while any question is optionally tied to a 3D object. Another three-dimensional model may be the answer. The equipment is ideal for teaching students and doctors in most natural science disciplines.
