Advancing Biomimetic Skin Patch for Realistic IV Insertion Simulations: Mechanical Characterization and Performance Evaluation

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10.2991/978-94-6463-602-4_12How to use a DOI?

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Artificial Skin; Gelatin-Based Skin Patch; Biomaterials; IV Insertion; Cost Effective; Mechanical Characterization; Simulation-Based Education

Abstract

This research addresses the challenge of training intravenous (IV) insertion skills in Pakistan, where reliance on expensive silicone-based arm simulators or less realistic plastic manikins’ limits access. It introduces a cost-effective artificial skin patch made from gelatin, gel wax, glycerin, a small amount of silicone gel, and pigment, designed to replicate the mechanical and physical properties of human skin. The patch is versatile in shape and size, and its mechanical performance was validated through tensile and puncture testing, demonstrating its ability to withstand forces similar to human skin. The patch showed minimal swelling (4.66%) and maintained structural stability under simulated conditions. Its hydrophobicity, with a mean contact angle of 95.66°, further supports its resistance to moisture. While the patch’s tensile strength (0.04 MPa) is lower than that of silicone (0.12 MPa), it performed well in IV puncture simulations, withstanding 37 punctures compared to silicone’s 50, achieving a 74% accuracy rate. This innovation represents a significant advancement in bio-simulation technology, providing a realistic and cost-effective alternative for medical training.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Amna Ayaz
AU  - Misha Ajaz
AU  - Usama Javed
AU  - Muhammad Zeeshan Ul Haque
AU  - Tooba Khan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/24
TI  - Advancing Biomimetic Skin Patch for Realistic IV Insertion Simulations: Mechanical Characterization and Performance Evaluation
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Key Enabling Technologies (KEYTECH 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 86
EP  - 91
SN  - 2589-4943
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-602-4_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-602-4_12
ID  - Ayaz2024
ER  -