Help Lightning

Remote expertise through the power of merged reality

Access to this ground-breaking technology is included at no cost with an InterSurgeon clinician membership. Help Lightning allows experienced surgeons to guide and interactively assist others during operations in real-time, anywhere in the world.

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What are the benefits of Help Lightning for surgeons?

In light of the pandemic, and for the foreseeable future, the conventional ways of establishing collaborative partnerships through physical visits are not going to be possible. However, because Help Lightning allows surgeons to collaborate remotely, partnerships can still develop – and more easily than ever before. Help Lightning can be used as a tool for education, mentorship and instruction – as well as for intraoperative case management. It allows both surgical planning and real-time intraoperative advice.

How does it work?

Watch this video to learn how Help Lightning works. This shows use cases in other industries – it’s every bit as useful with surgical applications and can also be used hands-free. All you need to use Help Lightning is your smartphone and an internet connection, though it can also be used with tablets, desktop computers and smart surgical glasses.

Download a beginner’s guide to Help Lightning here: Help Lightning Basic Training

Virtual help in real-time

Help Lightning uses Merged Reality to blend two real-time video streams – e.g. that of a remote surgical expert and another surgeon that needs help – into a collaborative environment. This Merged Reality allows the expert to virtually reach out and direct real surgical procedures or training.

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Use your existing devices

Help Lightning runs on your existing mobile devices (iOS, Android) or a web-browser on laptop and desktop computers.

Surgeons can now provide remote assistance as though they’re working side-by-side. They can telestrate, freeze images, use hand gestures, and even add real objects into the merged reality environment.

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Be there instantly

Help Lightning is easy, fast and intuitive.

Once you’re in a merged reality call with a colleague or customer, simply tap the mode to change how you interact. Choose whether you’re giving or receiving help, and start collaborating in seconds. Help Lightning’s unique Merged Reality can add missing visual cues, gestures, and non-verbal communication methods to any session.

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Using Help Lightning with smart surgical glasses

Take Help Lightning to the next level by pairing it with smart glasses. This innovation allows the wearer to benefit from the assistance of AI or a third-party while performing surgery. When used in conjunction with Help Lightning, smart glasses mean that another surgeon can see exactly what you are seeing and what you’re doing – and also have their hands superimposed over your field of view.

There are a number of models available from different manufacturers including VUZIX, Zebra, and RealWear.

The Advantage of Remote Expertise

Studies show that adding gestures and nonverbal clues substantially improves the speed of understanding. Furthermore, nonverbal cues are 430% more effective than verbal cues and nonverbal cues make Help Lightning’s combination of verbal and nonverbal communication up to 10 times more effective.

Sources: Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, British Journal of Clinical Psychology

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Maha Awan

Maha Awan

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Sulaiman Al Rajhi University, Bukairiyah, Saudi Arabia

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Medical school information

Sulaiman Al Rajhi University Bukairiyah Al-Qassim 52726 Saudi Arabia

Medical school website

https://sr.edu.sa/site/

Description

I am Dr. Maha Awan, a graduate from Sulaiman Al Rajhi University with extensive clinical experience in various specialties, including obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, and internal medicine. Currently, I work as a Teaching and Research Fellow, mentoring medical students and conducting independent research to promote evidence-based practices. My passion lies in improving healthcare education, advancing surgical practices, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. I aim to utilize InterSurgeon to build global connections and contribute to innovative solutions in healthcare, particularly in underserved regions. Through this platform, I aspire to make a meaningful impact in improving patient outcomes and promoting equitable access to quality care.

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Maha Awan

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Student

Areas of interest

  • Obstetrics & gynaecology

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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Punjabi
  • Arabic

Assistance and experience

Has provided assistance to hospitals in these countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Intern Doctor August 2023-July 2024
-Clinical Responsibilities
--Pre-Rounds and Rounds:
---Conduct pre-rounds on patients to assess their overnight progress and prepare for consultant rounds.
---Participate in daily rounds with consultants, contributing to patient care discussions and treatment planning.
--Administrative and Documentation Tasks:
---Enter laboratory and imaging requests into the hospital system.
---Update patient progress notes regularly to ensure accurate and up-to-date medical records.
--On-Call Duties:
---Perform on-call duties four times a month, managing acute patient needs and emergencies.
--Minor Procedures (Under Supervision):
---Insert urinary catheters. - Change ostomy bags. - Monitor ECGs. - Change wound dressings. -Remove post-operation drains
---Conducted pap smears, ultrasounds, pelvic examinations, speculum examinations, wound cleaning, and CTG monitoring.
--Assisted Procedures:
---Assisted in procedures such as hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic polypectomy, dilation and curettage, and Caesarean sections.
--Additional Responsibilities:
---Execute other tasks as assigned by senior doctors, ensuring comprehensive patient care and support.

Clinical Rotations and Hours by Specialty
Obstetrics and Gyneacology
General Obstetrics & Gyneacology 536 Hours
Reproductive Endocrionology & Infertility 344 Hours
General Pediatrics 440 Hours
Internal Medicine 440 Hours
General Surgery 400 Hours
Emergency Medicine 168 Hours

Clinical Observership - Obstetrics & Gyneacology Emergency Department August 2022
--Successfully completed a 120-hour clinical observership in the obstetrics and gynecology emergency department, honing skills in patient history taking and clinical examination.
--Collaborated closely with supervising physicians to discuss complex cases, demonstrating a strong understanding of ethical principles in healthcare.
--Effectively managed time and resources within a digital environment, showcasing the ability to adapt and utilize technological tools to enhance patient care and learning outcomes.

Clinical Observership - General Surgery August 2021
--Completed 242-hour clinical observership in general surgery, enhancing surgical patient management knowledge through active participation in morning meetings and case presentations with specialists and consultants.
--Assisted in dressing changes and observed a diverse range of surgical procedures in the operating room, significantly enriching practical knowledge and skills in perioperative care.
--Collaborated with healthcare professionals during outpatient department sessions to evaluate patient
cases, effectively bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical applications.

Has one or more degrees

Graduated 2023 | MBBS Program
Sulaiman Al Rajhi University
-Awarded 5 grade-based scholarships

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