Augmented Reality

Abstract— Augmented Reality is a technology that layers computer generated enhancement a top an existing reality in order to make it more meaningful through the ability to interact with it. With the increase in the number of patients with chronicle diseases, there is no guarantee that any individual will receive high-quality care for any particular health problem. Doctors and Surgeons are regularly on the lookout for technologies that will enhance their operating environment and offer a better surgical and patient experience. The purpose of this paper is to study the potential of augmented reality in changing the landscape of the medical field by providing doctors with improved patient care by harnessing technology, strengthening care delivery

Virtual reality uses head mounted or hand held devices. These devices connect people to the virtual reality, and allow them to control and navigate their actions in an environment meant to simulate the real world.

III. TYPES OF AUGMENTED REALITY

There are 4 types of augmented reality today:

1) markerless AR Some also call it image recognition, as it requires a special visual object and a camera to scan it. It may be anything, from a printed QR code to special signs. The AR device also calculates the position and orientation of a marker to position the content, in some cases. Thus, a marker initiates digital animations for users to view, and so images in a magazine may turn into 3D models. 2) marker-based AR

Location-based or position-based augmented reality, which utilizes a GPS, a compass, a gyroscope and an accelerometer to provide data based on user’s location. This data then determines what AR content you find or get in a certain area. With availability of Smartphone this type of AR typically produces maps and directions, nearby businesses info. Applications include events and information, business ads pop-ups, navigation

Taking or transfusing blood

AR solution can be used which allows medical professionals to see the veins of their patient projected directly on their arm, specially infants and elderly person with very small veins. The smart glasses map out the veins on the outside of the patients arm so that the process of drawing blood is smooth for the patient and medical professionals.

C. Ultrasounds Ultra sound technicians and patients can see the ultra sound image via smart glasses.

D. Surgery

Surgeons can wear a head-mounted display that is held firmly in place and allows the surgeons to “see through” the patients’ skin as if they have X-ray vision. Since the surgeon can see the anatomy of the patient without creating any openings – a lots of the procedures can be done externally without creating multiple incisions. The result of a less invasive surgery means less recovery time for the patient and a shorter hospital stay.

E. Consultation

A patient can wear a headgear that allows the telephone counsellors/doctors to see through the eyes of patients while they are at home. Through such a way patient could get expert help at any time of the day and from anywhere and describe their symptoms to their doctors accurately.

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