Lego Medical Models
World Maker Faire 2015
September 26th-27th
Lego models of imaging machines and radiation therapy used to help pediatric and adult patients' anticipatory coping. Reduce the need for sedation and reducing stressors to the patient as well as their families... Not to mention cost...
Victor Ty
Radiation Oncology RN by day and Lego Master Builder of medical models use for teaching. I have a background in dbase III+ progamming, fashion industry designing textiles and manufacturing apparel. I became an RN to advocate for my child with Autism!
Benjamin Ty
Benjamin Ty is my youngest son, an incomin 6th grader at PS 122Q Academy. Benjamin has volunteered countless years as a reader, gym night assistant as well as field days at PS255Q School for Autism. A great explainer on how the Lego model is used.
Jon Luongo
Child Life specialist at a comprehensive cancer center in Brooklyn NY. He is currently utilizing the MRI Lego medical model to reduce the use for sedation for children undergoung MRI. The majority of the children are completing MRI without sedation.
