Abstract

The invention relates to a medical simulator for simulating methods associated with punctures, for simulation and practical training in puncture operations, the medical simulator comprising a model, an operation device and a processing system in data communication with the model and the operation device, the model comprising at least one objective structure arranged for the training of the operation and means for detecting the operation device, said detection means being in data communication with the processing system. The operation device comprises a real puncture instrument including sensor means and detection means in data communication with the processing system. The model comprises a structure comprising at least two components, a simulation assembly that simulates the behaviour of the tissues and anatomical structures, and a base structure that forms the support of the model, the base structure comprising housing and attachment means for housing and attaching the simulation assembly. The simulation assembly comprises at least one means for detecting the operation device arranged on the objective structure and at least one means for detecting the operation device arranged below the objective structure, and the processing and viewing system compiles, stores, processes and displays the data from the sensor means and detection means of the medical simulator so that the user can view the information via a graphical interface.