TissueDB/Materials/PVC
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) refers to rigid plastic piping commonly used in plumbing and construction. PVC plastic is the polymer itself; this page covers the rigid piping form used as a structural substrate, not the soft, heat-cast plastisol form. In surgical simulation, PVC pipe serves as a rigid structural substrate in training models, valued for its uniform diameter, predictable rigidity, and global availability. A published low-cost drilling trainer built from a PVC pipe filled with liquid silicone, costing less than US$5, separated expert from novice performance on plunge depth and drilling accuracy.[1]
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limb | Tourniquet Simulator, Wound Packing Simulator | Two half-pipe sections cut lengthwise from one 10 cm (4 in) pipe, forming the curved limb surface the learner applies a tourniquet over or packs a wound on. |
References
- ↑ Liao JC, Le LAT, Leow MQ, Yusoff SKM, Chong AK, Lim JX. Development and Validation of a Low-Cost Drilling Model. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2024;29(3):171-178. DOI: 10.1142/S2424835524500176. PMID: 38726489.
- ↑ ETALO. Basic Simulator Table. File:ETALO Basic Simulator Table.pdf. ETALO Bone Drilling Module, Global Surgical Training Challenge, 2021. Bone Layer column: "PVC or PPR Pipe".
| Authors | Arturopelayo, Ian-laurel |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo, Ian-laurel (2024–2026). "TissueDB/Materials/PVC". Appropedia. Retrieved August 24, 2026. |