UTP Toracostomia AR

Mobile application (apk) in BETA stage for Android in augmented reality that allows explaining the process of a thoracostomy (hereinafter "Thoracostomy Application") called Thoracostomy Application, without this implying the transfer of copyright of the "Base Software". (This is an educational and instructional application in which massive hemothorax, simple and tension pneumothorax, as possible complications of chest trauma and as one of the leading causes of death from trauma, must be recognized so that the placement of a tube to thorax, solve this complication, the placement of said tube will be taught to perform the thoracostomy procedure, a clinical procedure is developed in augmented reality BETA Version, in order to provide students with adequate management and knowledge of the placement of a tube to thorax, the skills that a general practitioner must properly learn to install. This application will allow developing surgical skills, which are necessary to take advantage of in the framework of simulation with ex vivo cadaveric animal models and the resources of Information Technology. Information and Communication (ICT), this alternative as a possible solution, will facilitate the exposure of students with virtual patients when selective isolation requires suspending clinical practices in clinical settings. Teaching The (Thoracotomy) through the use of personal learning spaces (PLE) and incorporating the augmented reality apk tool, facilitates teaching and navigation within its functions with intuitive screenshots for a better understanding. By having the entire apk installation procedure, the application panel appears with the application icon which was made in the year 2021).