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Enhancing Patient Safety through Mixed-Reality Guided Central Line Insertions

Company: Center for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Penn State University

Major(s):
Primary: CMPSC
Secondary: CMPEN
Optional: BME, ED

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

This project will develop a mixed reality guidance system on the Meta Quest 3 to improve the safety and consistency of central line insertions. The team will advance an existing prototype that currently uses basic ultrasound screen mirroring by integrating the Clarius Research Bundle with 3D Slicer. This will enable real time ultrasound overlays, anatomical visualization, and step by step procedural cues. Students will explore the design of a mixed reality environment similar to examples available through the 3D Slicer community. Dr Vinciya Pandian from Penn State will offer clinical workflow and procedural accuracy support. Dr Laura Connolly from Johns Hopkins University will provide remote guidance on mixed reality software development and 3D Slicer integration. Expected deliverables include a functional mixed reality prototype, integration of Clarius and 3D Slicer systems, full documentation, and a brief usability evaluation conducted in simulation labs. Preferred student skills include Python, Unity C Sharp, extended reality development, and interest in medical imaging.