Perk Tutor Publications

Perk Tutor Reference Publication

Ungi, T., Sargent D.., Moult E., Lasso A., Pinter C., McGraw R. C., et al. (2012). Perk Tutor: An open-source training platform for ultrasound-guided needle insertions. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 59, 3475-3481.

Perk Tutor Technology Publications

Holden, M. S., Xia, S., Lia, H., Keri, Z., Bell, C., Patterson, L., … & Fichtinger, G. (2019). Machine learning methods for automated technical skills assessment with instructional feedback in ultrasound-guided interventions. International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery, 14(11), 1993.
Asselin, M., Ungi, T., Lasso, A., & Fichtinger, G. (2018). A Training Tool for Ultrasound-Guided Central Line Insertion with Webcam-Based Position Tracking. In Simulation, Image Processing, and Ultrasound Systems for Assisted Diagnosis and Navigation (pp. 12-20). Springer, Cham.
Lia, H., Paulin G., Yi N., Haq H., Emmanuel S., Ludig K., Keri Z., Lasso A., Fichtinger G. (2018). HoloLens in Suturing Training, SPIE Medical Imaging.
Hisey R., Ungi T., Holden, M. S., Baum Z., Keri Z., Fichtinger G. (2018). Real-time workflow detection using webcam video for providing real-time feedback in central venous catheterization training. SPIE Medical Imaging.
Holden, M. S., Keri Z., Ungi T., & Fichtinger G. (2017). Overall Proficiency Assessment in Point-of-Care Ultrasound Interventions: The Stopwatch is not Enough. Point-of-Care Ultrasound Workshop. LNCS 10549, 146-153.
Holden, M. S., Ungi T., Sargent D., McGraw R. C., Chen E. C. S., Ganapathy S., et al. (2014). Feasibility of Real-Time Workflow Segmentation for Tracked Needle Interventions. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 61, 1720-1728.
Bartha, L., Lasso A., Pinter C., Ungi T., Keri Z., & Fichtinger G. (2013). Open-source surface mesh-based ultrasound-guided spinal intervention simulator. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery. 8, 1043-51.

Applications of Perk Tutor

Yeo, C. T., Ring, J., Holden, M. S., Ungi, T., Toprak, A., Fichtinger, G., & Zevin, B. (2019). Surgery Tutor for Computational Assessment of Technical Proficiency in Soft-Tissue Tumor Resection in a Simulated Setting. Journal of surgical education, 76(3), 872-880.
Holden, M. S., Wang, C. N., MacNeil, K., Church, B., Hookey, L., Fichtinger, G., & Ungi, T. (2018). Objective assessment of colonoscope manipulation skills in colonoscopy training. International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery, 13(1), 105-114.
Bell, C., McKaigney C., Holden M. S., Fichtinger G., & Rang L. (2017). Sonographic accuracy as a novel tool for point of care ultrasound competency assessment. Academic Emergency Medicine Education and Training. 1, 316-324.
Lia, H., Keri Z., Holden M. S., Harish V., Mitchell C. H., Ungi T., et al. (2017). Training with Perk Tutor improves ultrasound-guided in-plane needle insertion skill. SPIE Medical Imaging, 10135.
McGraw, R. C., Chaplin T., McKaigney C., Rang L., Jaeger M., Redfearn D., et al. (2016). Development and evaluation of a simulation-based curriculum for ultrasound guided central venous catheterization. Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine. 18, 405-413.
Yeo, C. T., Davison C., Ungi T., Holden M. S., Fichtinger G., & McGraw R. C. (2015). Examination of learning trajectories for simulated lumbar puncture training using hand motion analysis. Academic Emergency Medicine. 22, 1187-1195.
Keri, Z., Sydor D., Ungi T., Holden M. S., McGraw R. C., Mousavi P., et al. (2015). Computerized training system for ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture on abnormal spine models: a randomized controlled trial. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 62, 777-784.
Holden, M. S., Ungi T., McKaigney C., Bell C., Rang L., & Fichtinger G. (2015). Objective Evaluation Of Sonographic Skill In Focussed Assessment With Sonography For Trauma Examinations. Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 29th International Congress and Exhibition. 10(Supplement 1), S79-S80.
Clinkard, D., Holden M. S., Ungi T., Messenger D., Fichtinger G., & McGraw R. C. (2015). The Development and Validation of Hand Motion Analysis to Evaluate Competency in Central Line Catheterization. Academic Emergency Medicine. 22, 212-218.
Clinkard, D., Moult E., Holden M. S., Davison C., Ungi T., Fichtinger G., et al. (2015). Assessment of Lumbar Puncture Skill in Experts and Nonexperts Using Checklists and Quantitative Tracking of Needle Trajectories: Implications for Competency-Based Medical Education. Teaching and Learning in Medicine. 27, 51-56.
Ungi, T., Beiko D., Fuoco M., King F., Holden M. S., Fichtinger G., et al. (2014). Tracked ultrasonography snapshots enhance needle guidance for percutaneous renal access: a pilot study. J Endourol. 28, 1040-5.
Moult, E., Ungi T., Welch M., Lu J.., McGraw R. C., & Fichtinger G. (2013). Ultrasound-guided facet joint injection training using Perk Tutor. International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery. 8, 831-6.
Yeo, C. T., Ungi T., U-Thainual P., Lasso A., McGraw R. C., & Fichtinger G. (2011). The Effect of Augmented Reality Training on Percutaneous Needle Placement in Spinal Facet Joint Injections. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 58, 2031-7.

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