An introduction to Ventra; a programmable abdominal phantom for training, educational, research, and development purposes

Authors Salar Tayebi, Robert Wise, Ashkan Zarghami, Wojciech Dabrowski, Manu L. N. G. Malbrain, and Johan Stiens.
Source Sensors Journal 2024
Publisher MDPI

An introduction to Ventra; a programmable abdominal phantom for training, educational, research, and development purposes

Explore our latest research on Ventra, a cutting-edge programmable abdominal phantom developed for training, research, and validation in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) measurement. Designed to simulate various IAP levels and abdominal compliance, Ventra offers a reliable, low-cost solution for advancing medical technology while minimizing reliance on animal studies. This innovative tool provides valuable applications in both device validation and biomedical engineering education.

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