TY - JOUR T1 - Innovative realistic training phantom for all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J DO - 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.1030 VL - 56 IS - suppl 64 SP - 1030 AU - Leander Heisterberg AU - Benedikt Mothes AU - Karl-Ernst Grund Y1 - 2020/09/07 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/56/suppl_64/1030.abstract N2 - Introduction: Training in bronchoscopy is still a problem because existing training phantoms are not realistic in terms of anatomy, optics and haptics; do not offer sufficient possibilities for intervention or - in the case of biosimulators - many aspects (anatomy, pathologies, hygienic factors) are obviously very problematic.The aim of the work was to develop a training phantom for the entire field of bronchoscopy that is realistic as possible and free of animal material.Material & Methods: Based on patient-specific 3D data from the BodyPart3D project, a bronchial tree made of HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) was 3-D-printed (Ultimaker 3), coated with special soft silicone and then the inner form was dissolved and removed. Intervention modules for diagnostics and therapy were integrated (pathologies and tumors for stenting, APC, RF, cryotherapy, etc.).Results & Discussion: It has been possible to create a training phantom free of animal material with optimal haptics and optics and extended training possibilities (variable colour and surface structures for high realism, branching up to the fifth degree for ultra-fine bronchoscopes etc.).In an expert evaluation, the detailed optics, realistic haptics and the suitability for teaching purposes were confirmed.Training scenarios are: - Hands-on-training of the full spectrum of bronchoscopy- Detection and differential diagnosis of pathologies- Different types of biopsies- Removal of foreign bodies- Recanalization by APC, LASER or cryotherapy- Implantation of various plastic- and metal stents- Hemostasis with different methodsThe new innovative phantom opens up new possibilities for an effective training in the entire field of bronchoscopy.FootnotesCite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 1030.This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.This is an ERS International Congress abstract. No full-text version is available. Further material to accompany this abstract may be available at www.ers-education.org (ERS member access only). ER -