There is a line in the movie "Saving Private Ryan": Do not live up to life. In today’s story, living up to life requires a healthy heart. The heart is one of the most important organs of life.
The young boy Carden was diagnosed as having a heart condition on the left side of his mother's stomach and may even threaten his life. Fortunately, he was treated promptly after he was born and soon recovered to health.
Speaking of this treatment, there is something rather novel in it. Before the treatment, the doctors made two 3D models of the Cardin heart before and after surgery based on the data collected by the ultrasound system. The doctor used this model to communicate with Carden’s parents in detail to help Carden’s parents. A good understanding of the child's heart is what is the problem and the possible effects of treatment. We must know that it is really not easy for ordinary people who have limited professional knowledge to explain clearly advanced medical problems. Sometimes it may even cause contradictions between doctors and patients. The 3D model can really help doctors this time.
Unfortunately, the lucky ones who can better understand the condition through the three-dimensional organ model like this before treatment are still few. However, if GE's advanced manufacturing chief engineer Jimmie Beacham's project is going well, the popularity of 3D models may not take too long.
It has to be said that this is not an easy task! From flat images to precise 3D models, it takes a lot of time, even in weeks.
Beecham's “Future Lab†team is researching how to “translate†images acquired by CTs and other imaging devices quickly and efficiently, thereby further printing out 3D models. A device like the GEevolution CT generates and transmits the equivalent of 6,000 Netflix movies in one second.
He shared: "Currently, we convert all of our data into on-screen images. GE's R&D staff is working on how to develop a software package that will convert the captured image into a printable file that can be sent to a 3D printer. We have already printed many organ models, such as the liver and lungs, and learned a lot from it."
GE has recently established a new additive manufacturing business to develop 3D printing equipment and other additive manufacturing methods. Beecham’s team is now working with the additive manufacturing business to study whether it is feasible to “develop a custom machine that uses the files generated by our software to print organsâ€.
“It takes a week to three weeks to process the data when printing the organ, and we want to be able to achieve 'one-click completion'!â€
- Jimmie Beacham
If the Bechm team's research is achievable, it will not only benefit patients and families, but doctors will also enjoy the benefits of new scientific and technological achievements.
There must be certain differences between different human bodies. Even seasoned surgeons may be surprised by the discovery when they perform surgery.
Compared with 2D images, 3D organ models are more able to provide the required front-end information. Now, doctors sometimes have to go to workstations over and over again, look at the images on the screen, and then think about what went wrong. With 3D organ models, they can save time in this area. In this way, it is possible to reduce the possibility of infection caused by the slowness of the operation and bring about real benefits to the patient.
Of course, in the face of patients, if there is such a 3D model, it will be more intuitive and clear for the patient to understand the problem part of the body, help them quickly understand the problems, and greatly reduce the cost of communication.
In fact, this situation is quite similar to the auto repair shop. For example, if you are neither a mechanical enthusiast nor a car driver, then if the mechanic tells you that you need to change a new transmission after checking your car, you may not be sure if this is necessary because you The first reaction may be: Can I believe this guy? And the final result is often like understanding, confused, and had to follow the other's advice.
In the medical field, with the 3D printing organ model, this dilemma can be reduced.
As people's health knowledge increases, everyone will want to participate more in the formulation of solutions. Only by clearly understanding the issues can we build more trust with the doctors and help treat diseases faster and better.
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