Week 5, April 9 - 13
April 9 - Students took a few more minutes to brainstorm ideas for the design of their laparoscopic surgery instruments. They then firmed up the design, and made a sketch of their design in their engineering journal.
April 10 - Students began the process of making a prototype of their design. Mr. Stratton gave the students some feedback on the ergonomics of their designs. He pointed out that students should make their instruments comfortable, easy to use, and efficient.
April 11 - Students continued working on their prototype. As soon as their prototype was complete, students were assigned to test it and make improvements.
April 12 - When the prototype was perfected, students worked together to make a second arm so each student had an arm to complete the use part of the assignment.
April 13 - Half of the this unit was to design and build an artificial arm and hand that could be used to simulate laparoscopic surgery. The other half of the unit was to actually perform some tasks similar to laparoscopic surgery using the arm and hand they designed and built.
There are 3 tasks to be completed. The parts for each task are located in a box which simulates a body. Each box has ports for the students to put their surgical instruments through. A camera is located inside the box, and students will view their actions inside the box by using the camera application on a chromebook. Instruction how to access the camera and set it up are included in the video below.
The first task will be done individually. Each student will use their surgical instruments to sort some plastic animals inside the box by type. There are dinosaurs, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The sorted animals should be visible on the screen of the chromebook. This simulates identifying and manipulating the various organs within the body. When complete, students should show Mr. Stratton their work to receive credit.
The second task will also be done individually. It will involve picking up beads with the surgical instrument and placing them on a nail in the box. This develops manual dexterity skills with the surgical instrument. Place as many as will fit on the nail, then get Mr. Stratton to pass off your work.
The third task is a little more challenging, and may be done with your partner. Your job is to tie shoelaces using your surgical instruments. This is similar to suturing that surgeons do in actual laparoscopic surgery. You will receive 10 points for tying the first part of the bow, and an additional 20 points of extra credit if you can tie the complete knot, including the bow. View the video below for a few tips on technique.
April 10 - Students began the process of making a prototype of their design. Mr. Stratton gave the students some feedback on the ergonomics of their designs. He pointed out that students should make their instruments comfortable, easy to use, and efficient.
April 11 - Students continued working on their prototype. As soon as their prototype was complete, students were assigned to test it and make improvements.
April 12 - When the prototype was perfected, students worked together to make a second arm so each student had an arm to complete the use part of the assignment.
April 13 - Half of the this unit was to design and build an artificial arm and hand that could be used to simulate laparoscopic surgery. The other half of the unit was to actually perform some tasks similar to laparoscopic surgery using the arm and hand they designed and built.
There are 3 tasks to be completed. The parts for each task are located in a box which simulates a body. Each box has ports for the students to put their surgical instruments through. A camera is located inside the box, and students will view their actions inside the box by using the camera application on a chromebook. Instruction how to access the camera and set it up are included in the video below.
The first task will be done individually. Each student will use their surgical instruments to sort some plastic animals inside the box by type. There are dinosaurs, insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The sorted animals should be visible on the screen of the chromebook. This simulates identifying and manipulating the various organs within the body. When complete, students should show Mr. Stratton their work to receive credit.
The second task will also be done individually. It will involve picking up beads with the surgical instrument and placing them on a nail in the box. This develops manual dexterity skills with the surgical instrument. Place as many as will fit on the nail, then get Mr. Stratton to pass off your work.
The third task is a little more challenging, and may be done with your partner. Your job is to tie shoelaces using your surgical instruments. This is similar to suturing that surgeons do in actual laparoscopic surgery. You will receive 10 points for tying the first part of the bow, and an additional 20 points of extra credit if you can tie the complete knot, including the bow. View the video below for a few tips on technique.