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Fig. 2 | 3D Printing in Medicine

Fig. 2

From: Development of a dynamic Chest Wall and operating table simulator to enhance congenital heart surgery simulation

Fig. 2

The components used for the Hands-On Surgical Training - Congenital Heart Surgery (HOST-CHS) simulator. a: Commercially available scissor lift (LBJSET - United Scientific Supplies Inc., Waukegan, IL, USA). b: Roll and pitch 3D-printed components. c: Commercially available cam handles with internal thread (McMaster Carr, Inc., Cleveland, OH). d: Suture retraction disk. e: Chest wall with median sternotomy incision, f: Silicone skin, g: Upper and lower brackets which secure the silicone skin in place, h: Lower holder with notches at five different levels to fit all 3D printed heart models used during the HOST course

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