Vimedix User Guide

Before You Start

A few things to have in place before your session:

• You've been oriented to the simulator by a faculty member or simulation staff — first-time users should not operate the equipment unsupervised.
• If you plan to use the Augmented Reality (AR) feature, confirm that the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset is available and fully charged.
• Your session should be scheduled in advance through your course coordinator or the simulation center.

What Is the Vimedix Simulator?

The CAE Vimedix is a high-fidelity ultrasound simulator that lets you practice scanning in a realistic, low-stakes environment. It supports four areas of ultrasound training — all on one platform:

• Cardiac
• Lung
• Abdominal
• Ob/Gyn

The simulator is designed to help you build both hands-on probe handling skills and image interpretation skills — the kind of practice that's hard to get without a real patient in front of you.

There are two ways the simulator shows you what's happening inside the body:

Ultrasound Display

A real-time ultrasound image that responds to where you place the probe on the manikin — just like a real ultrasound machine.

Augmented Reality (AR)

3D anatomical holograms visible through the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset, giving you a spatial view of the structures you're scanning.

How the Split View Layout Works

Split View is the default layout that shows both the AR display and the ultrasound image side by side. It's a great way to connect what you're seeing on the ultrasound with the underlying anatomy.

• Left side: An interactive, animated 3D view of the organs and structures in the scanned area. It shows where the ultrasound beam is positioned to help you understand how probe placement affects the image.
• Right side: The live ultrasound image, with controls to adjust the view.

Use the Structures Visibility feature to hide or show specific organs and artifacts — handy when you want to focus on one structure at a time.

Adjusting the Display Layout

You can resize or hide the AR display depending on what you're working on. Use the buttons in the interface to switch between layouts:

Split View

Shows the AR display and ultrasound image at equal sizes, side by side.

Small

Shrinks the AR display and gives more space to the ultrasound image.

Large

Expands the AR display and reduces the ultrasound image.

Hide Augmented Reality

Hides the AR display entirely so you only see the ultrasound image — useful for focused image interpretation practice.

The buttons on the ultrasound panel let you adjust settings like depth, gain, and other display parameters. Here's what the panel looks like:

A closer look at the individual controls:

Additional panel options and settings:

How to Access the Augmented Reality (AR) View

Here's how to activate the AR view:

1. Open a compatible Use Case in the Vimedix app. If the scenario supports AR, you'll see an option to activate it.
2. Tap or click the AR activation option in the app.
3. Put on the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset — the 3D anatomical holograms will appear, synced to the simulator.

Practicing with Pathology Cases

The simulator includes pathology cases that let you practice recognizing and analyzing abnormal findings. These are a great way to build diagnostic confidence before encountering similar presentations in a clinical setting. Ask your course coordinator or simulation staff which pathology cases are relevant to your current coursework.

Need Help?

If something isn't working as expected — whether it's the simulator software, the HoloLens headset, or anything else — here's how to get support:

• During a scheduled session: Contact simulation center staff directly.
• Technical issues with the software or hardware: Submit a ticket at it.medschool.kp.org or email the KPSOM IT Help Desk.
• Questions about scheduling or course access: Reach out to your course coordinator.