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VAM Team Publications and Peer Reviews

Publications: Copies of papers can be viewed and downloaded at ResearchGate


Danek G, RN, PhD, Gravenstein N, MD, Lizdas DE, BSME, and Lampotang S, PhD: Prevalence of Dependent Loops in Urine Drainage Systems in Hospitalized Patients. Journal of Wound Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 2015 May-Jun; 42(3): 273-278. Download pdf

Schwab WK, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S:  Foley Drainage Tubing Configuration Affects Bladder Pressure: A Bench Model Study.  Urologic Nursing Journal accepted for Jan/Feb 2014 issue

Sidi A, Baslanti O, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S:  Simulation-based assessment to evaluate cognitive performance in an Anesthesiology residency training program.  Journal of Graduate Medical Education; accepted for publication on 9/23/12

Robinson AR, Gravenstein N, Cooper LA, Lizdas D, Luria I, Lampotang S:  A mixed reality part-task trainer for subclavian venous access. Simulation in Healthcare December 2013 issue; published ahead of print as e-copy

Lampotang S, Luria I, Schwab W, Cooper LA, Lizdas D, Gravenstein N:  Automated, Real-Time Fresh Gas Flow Recommendations Alter Isoflurane Consumption During the Maintenance Phase of Anesthesia in a Simulator-Based Study.  Anesthesia & Analgesia 117:1139–47, 2013

Bova F, Rajon DA, Friedman WA, Murad GJ, Hoh D, Jacob RP, Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Lombard G, Lister RR:  Mixed Reality Simulation for Neurosurgical Procedures:  Surgical Simulation October 2013 Supplement, Neurosurgery 73(4):S138–S145, 2013 DOI: 10.1227/NEU.0000000000000113

Lampotang S, Nelson DR, Hamstra SJ, Naik V:  Efficacious vs Effective: What’s in an adjective? Simulation in Healthcare 8(3):191-2, 2013

Chuah J, Robb A, White C, Wendling A, Lampotang S, Kopper R, Lok B:  Exploring Agent Physicality and Social Presence for Medical Team Training, Presence 22:2, 141–170, Spring 2013, doi:10.1162/PRES_a_00145  

Lampotang S, Bova FJ, Lizdas DE, Rajon DA, Friedman WA, Robinson AR III, Luria I, Schwab WK, Gravenstein N: A subset of mixed simulations: augmented physical simulations with virtual underlays. Proceedings of the 2012 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference. Paper No. 12077, 11 pages. 2012, awarded Best Paper in the Emerging Concepts and Innovative Technologies (ECIT) section

Lampotang S, Lizdas D, Rajon D, Luria I, Gravenstein N, Bisht Y, Schwab W, Friedman W, Bova F, Robinson A: Mixed Simulators: Augmented Physical Simulators with Virtual Underlays. Proceedings of the IEEE Virtual Reality 2013 meeting 978-1-4673-4796-9/13: 7-10, 2013 – Nominated for Best IEEE VR 2013 Short Paper

Lampotang S, Luria S, Lizdas D, Schwab W, Cooper LA, Gravenstein N:  Simulator-based study of the Dräger Apollo Low Flow Wizard: Preliminary results.  Abstract 1155.0 presented at the 15th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, British Journal of Anaesthesia, Volume 108 Supplement 2, ISSN 0007-0912 (Print) ISSN 1471-6771 (Online), 2012 (Abstract)

Lampotang S:  "Medium and high integration mannequin patient simulators" chapter in Riley R (ed):  "Manual of simulation in healthcare", Oxford University Press

Ezzell Z, Fishwick PA, Lok B, Pitkin A, Lampotang S: An ontology-enabled user interface for simulation model construction and visualization. J Simulation 5:147-156, 2011

Lampotang S: Computer and web-enabled simulations for anesthesiology training and credentialing. Journal of Critical Care, Vol 23, Issue 2, 23:173-178, 2008

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B: Mixed reality merges abstract and concrete knowledge. Proceedings of IEEE Virtual Reality 2008, 978-1-4244-1972-2/08, pages 27-34

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B: Tangible user interfaces compensate for low spatial cognition. Proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on 3D User Interfaces 2008, 978-1-4244-1972-2/08, pages 11-18

Fischler I, Kaschub CE, Lizdas DE, Lampotang S:  Understanding of Anesthesia Machine Function is Enhanced with a Transparent Reality Simulation, Simulation in Healthcare, 3:26-32, 2008. View workbooks used for this study. This study was made possible by the I. Heermann Anesthesia Foundation (IHAF).

Yavas S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S:  Interactive web simulation for propofol and fospropofol, a new propofol pro-drug. Anesthesia & Analgesia 106:880-883, 2008

Liem EB, Lampotang S: "Anesthesia Machine Malfunctions", book chapter in Lobato EB, Gravenstein N, Kirby RR: "Complications in Anesthesiology", 3rd edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2008

Lampotang S, Kaschub CE, Lizdas DE, Fischler I:  Transparent reality simulation enhances learning of anesthesia machine function and dynamics. Anesthesiology 107:A994, 2007. View abstract. Abstract presented as POSTER DISCUSSION at the 2007 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Gravenstein D, Wilkhu H, Liem EB, Tilman S, Lampotang S:  Aestiva ventilation mode selector switch failures. Anesthesia & Analgesia 104(4):860-2, 2007

Fischler I, Kaschub C, Lizdas D, Lampotang S:  Facilitating Learning of Complex Systems via Transparent Reality Simulation, Association for Psychological Science meeting

Jeon SS, Lee G, Lampotang S, Su SYW: An integrated E-learning system for simulation-based instruction of anaesthesia machines. International Journal of Knowledge and Learning (IJKL), Vol 3, No. 1, p106-20, 2007

Wendling AL, Sidi A, Zumberg M, Zhang RS, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Bjoraker D, Lampotang S:
An interactive, web-disseminated, clinical simulation of perioperative coagulation. Simulation in Healthcare, Vol. 1 No. 3, p185, 2006

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Carr RM, Mahla ME, Feldman JM: Preliminary evaluation of a transparent reality simulation of the anesthesia machine pre-use check. Anesthesiology; 105:A934, 2006. View abstract.

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE: "Applying learning object principles to simulation: the anesthesia machine pre-use check", Simulation in Healthcare, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 118, 2006

Wendling AL, Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Zumberg M, Zhang RS, Sidi A, Bjoraker D: Transparent Reality Simulation of Perioperative Hemostasis: Preliminary Development and Implementation, Simulation in Healthcare, Vol. 1, No. 2, p 118, 2006

Lampotang S, Lizdas D, Gravenstein N, Liem EB: Transparent reality, a simulation based on interactive dynamic graphical models emphasizing visualization. Educational Technology, Vol 46, No. 1, 55:59, 2006

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Robicsek S: Audible indication of exhalation increases delivered tidal volume during bag valve mask ventilation of a patient simulator. Anesthesia & Analgesia 102:168-71, 2006

Fischler I, Foti S, Lampotang S: "Simulation and the Cognitive Science of Learning: Assessing the Virtual Anesthesia Machine (VAM) in Proceedings 3rd of Partnership in Global Learning conference on "Consolidating eLearning Experiences", December 1-2, 2005, São Paulo, Brazil

Lee G, Jeon S, Lampotang S, Su SYW: "Application of Learning Object and Dynamic E-Learning Service Technologies in Simulation-based Medical Instruction" in Proceedings of 3rd Partnership in Global Learning conference on "Consolidating eLearning Experiences", December 1-2, 2005, São Paulo, Brazil

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE: "Applying learning object principles to simulation" in Proceedings of 3rd Partnership in Global Learning conference on "Consolidating eLearning Experiences", December 1-2, 2005, São Paulo, Brazil

Lampotang S, Gravenstein N, Paulus DA, Gravenstein D: Reducing the incidence of operating room fires: Supplying nasal cannulae with sub-100% O2 gas mixtures from anesthesia machines. Anesthesia & Analgesia 101:1407-12, 2005

Su SYW, Lee G, Lampotang S: Learning Object and Dynamic E-Learning Service Technologies for Simulation-Based Medical Instruction. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Web-based Learning, 6th International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, WISE, New York, New York, Nov. 19-21, 2005.

Lampotang S, Moon S, Lizdas DE, Feldman JM, Zhang RV: Anesthesia machine pre-use check survey - Preliminary results, abstracted. Anesthesiology 103:A1195, 2005 - ASA Poster in FlashPaper format - use slider bar to zoom in to read poster

Lampotang S, Qian Y, Zhang RV: Educational Simulation of the Anesthesia Machine Pre-Use Check, Annual Refresher Course Lectures, Chinese Society of Anesthesiologists (CSA), September 2 - 5, 2005, Guangzhou, China, p 158 - 160

Robicsek S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S: Audible indicator of exhalation improves delivered tidal volume during bag valve mask ventilation of a patient simulator. Abstract presented at International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) meeting. Poster in Flashpaper format.

Lampotang S, Sanchez JC, Chen BX, Gravenstein N: Effect of a bellows leak in an Ohmeda 7810 ventilator on room contamination, inspired oxygen, airway pressure and tidal volume. Anesthesia & Analgesia 101:151-4, 2005     Chinese translation of abstract

Lampotang S, Paulus DA, Gravenstein N: FDO2 accuracy when supplying nasal cannulae from common gas outlets, abstracted. Anesthesiology 101:A565, 2004.  ASA Poster in FlashPaper format - use slider bar to zoom in to read poster - see full paper in Anesthesia & Analgesia 101:1407-12, 2005

Lampotang S, Lizdas D, Liem EB, Gravenstein JS: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Anesthesia Machine Workbook, version 1.1 (60 pages, 10 additional scenarios), a free electronic publication posted to the Virtual Anesthesia Machine web site. April 13, 2004

Lampotang S, Liem EB, Lizdas DE, Nyland ME, Gravenstein N: The Virtual Anesthesia Machine: An Experiment in Sustainable Philanthropic Education Over the Web, abstracted, Anesthesiology 99: A1319, 2003  ASA Poster in FlashPaper format - use slider bar to zoom in to read poster

Lampotang S: The Virtual Anesthesia Machine: An Educational Experiment Combining Web Simulation and Philanthropy, in Chambers JA (ed): Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Florida, pp 125-132, 2003

Feldman J, Boy J, Lizdas D, Liem E, Lampotang S: The Virtual Fabius GS - an internet-based educational animation of a new anesthesia workstation, abstracted. Anesthesia & Analgesia 95(2S):S127, 2002.

Lampotang S, Lizdas D, Liem E, Boy J, Feldman J: Design and implementation of a Web-based simulation for a new anesthesia workstation, abstracted. Anesthesia & Analgesia 95(2S):S129, 2002.

Lampotang S, Liem EB, Lizdas D, Cantwell S, Modell JH: Web-based, interactive simulation of an anesthesia machine, abstracted. Vet Anaesth Analg 30(2):118, 2002.

Lampotang S, Lizdas D, Liem EB, Gravenstein JS: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Anesthesia Machine Workbook, version 1.0 (50 pages), a free electronic publication posted to the Virtual Anesthesia Machine web site. November 14, 2002

Lampotang S, Good ML: The anesthesia machine, anesthesia ventilator, breathing circuit and scavenging system in Kirby RR, Gravenstein N, Gravenstein JS, Lobato EB, Gravenstein JS (eds): Clinical Anesthesia Practice, ed 2. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, pp 277-302, 2002

Liem EB, Lizdas D, Lampotang S: A Model-Based Computer Simulation of Anesthesia Machine Gas Flows, abstracted. Anesthesiology 95:A511, 2001

Lampotang S, Gravenstein JS, van Oostrom JHM: Ventilation apparatus and anesthesia delivery system. US Patent 6,131,571 issued October 17, 2000.

Lampotang S, Dobbins W, Good ML, Gravenstein N, Gravenstein D: Interactive, Web-based, Educational Simulation of an Anesthesia Machine, abstracted. Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing 16:56-57, 2000

Lampotang S: Pipeline pressure gauge location on modern anesthesia machines, letter to the editor. J Clin Monit 10:277, 1994.

Lampotang S: Design methodology, fabrication and evaluation of a blower recirculated, closed ventilation system as a platform for anesthesia delivery. University of Florida Doctoral Dissertation, August 1992, 406 pp.

Gravenstein N, Lampotang S: Ventilation during anesthesia, in Kirby RR, Downs JB, Banner MJ (eds): Clinical Applications of Ventilatory Support. New York, Churchill Livingstone, 1990, pp 277-300.

Beneken JEW, Gravenstein N, Lampotang S, van der Aa JJ, Gravenstein JS:  Capnography and the Bain circuit II:  Validation of a computer model.  J Clin Monit 3:165-177, 1987.

Lampotang S, Gravenstein N, Banner MJ, Jaeger MJ, Schultetus RR:  A lung model of carbon dioxide concentrations with mechanical or spontaneous ventilation.  Crit Care Med 14:1055‑1057, 1986.

Beneken JEW, Gravenstein N, Gravenstein JS, van der Aa JJ, Lampotang S:  Capnography and the Bain circuit I:  A computer model.  J Clin Monit 1:103-113, 1985.

Gravenstein N, Lampotang S, Beneken JEW:  Factors influencing capnography in the Bain circuit. J Clin Monit 1:6-10, 1985.

Peer Reviews:
Gaiser RR (Reviewer): The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Anesthesia Machine Workbook in Book and Multimedia Reviews section, Anesthesia & Analgesia, 97:929, 2003

Doyle DJ (Reviewer): Web Site Review: “The Virtual Anesthesia Machine” (version 8.32) Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 50:206-7, 2003

Olympio MA (Reviewer): The Virtual Anesthesia Machine in Review of Web Site section, Anesthesiology V96, No. 5, p 1281, 2002

Larkin M (Reviewer): Anaesthesia in Action: Virtual Anaesthesia Machine. Lancet 359(9312), 2002

In Press:

Accepted for Publication/Presentation:
Zheng G, Schwab W, Gravenstein N, Morey TE, Lampotang S: Heliox as Carrier Gas for Isoflurane Wash-Out. ASA meeting 2008 poster; Orance County Convention Center, Hall E2-area M, October 19, 2008 from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm

Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B: A Mixed Reality System to Enable Collocated After Action Review. Submitted to the International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality (ISMAR), Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Tumino JJ, Gravenstein N, Wilkhu H: Panoramic Screen-Based Simulation With Dynamic Background; submitted to the Winter Simulation Conference 2008, Miami, Florida (accepted for poster presentation)

Submitted for Publication/Presentation:
Quarles J, Lampotang S, Fischler I, Fishwick P, Lok B. (2008) "Scaffolded Learning with Mixed Reality " submitted to Computers & Graphics

Matveevskii, Lizdas, Luria, Olsen, Cooper, Lampotang:  Simulation improves anesthesia machine pre-use check fault detection rate, abstract submitted to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

Lizdas, Gravenstein N, Lampotang:  Transparent reality simulation of skin prepping, abstract submitted to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

Lampotang, Quarles, Fishwick, Fischler, Gravenstein N, Lok:  Mixed simulation:  Bridging the chasm between physical and virtual simulation, abstract submitted to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

Lampotang, Lizdas, Gravenstein N:   A healthcare cost simulator of anesthesia in the operating room, abstract submitted to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

Quarles, Lok, Fischler, Fishwick, Gravenstein N, Lampotang: The Augmented Anesthesia Machine, an augmented virtual simulation, abstract submitted to the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

In Preparation:
A web survey on the anesthesia machine pre-use check.

Research Gate Profiles:
Samsun Lampotang, PhD