The BioVentures Podcast
Episode 17 – Behind the Build: Creating a Nerve Block Training Model
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erica Malone and doctoral nursing student Blakely Coppock to discuss their innovative nerve block training model developed at UAMS. Designed to bridge the gap between low-fidelity simulators and real patient care, their 3D-printed, ultrasound compatible arm provides immediate visual feedback when a nerve block is performed correctly. They share the story behind the invention—from kitchen-table prototyping to patent protection—and explain how this low-cost, high fidelity model could transform anesthesia training and improve patient safety.
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