Emergent Pericardiocentesis - XR Simulation

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Project Information

  • Category: Medical XR Simulation
  • Platform: XR Devices / PCVR
  • Engine: Unreal Engine 5
  • Languages: C++, Blueprint
  • Company: MedVR Education
  • Approval: American Heart Association (AHA)
  • My Role: Senior Game Developer
  • Project Date: November 2023
  • Team Size: 6 members

Project Overview

Developed an AHA-approved XR medical training simulation for emergent pericardiocentesis procedures to treat cardiac tamponade. This immersive experience trains electrophysiologists and cardiology practitioners in performing this critical yet rare life-saving procedure with real-time performance assessment.

Key Features

  • Complete procedural workflow from patient positioning to completion
  • Needle insertion and wire advancement mechanics
  • Dilator placement and site expansion
  • Pigtail catheter aspiration system
  • Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) verification
  • Interactive performance assessment with instant feedback
  • Efficiency, precision, and time-to-completion tracking

My Contributions

  • Developed procedural logic for all intervention steps
  • Implemented XR interaction mechanics for precise instrument control
  • Created live performance feedback system
  • Built assessment algorithms for efficiency and accuracy
  • Delivered high-fidelity, data-driven simulation experience

Technologies Used

Unreal Engine 5 C++ Blueprint XR SDK Performance Analytics Medical Visualization