A novel and inexpensive ballistic gel phantom for ultrasound training

doi:10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2015.03.012

Abstract

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Ultrasonography use is increasing in emergency departments, and ultrasound education is now recommended in resident training. Ultrasound phantoms are used in many institutions for training purposes. The purpose of this study is to describe an inexpensive and simple method to create ultrasound-imaging models for the purpose of education and practice using clear ballistic gel.
METHODS: Clear ballistic gel is used to simulate tissue for firing practice and other military evaluations.
RESULTS: The transparent and durable ultrasound phantom we produced was clear and contained four vessel lumens. The images obtained using the phantom were of high quality and compared well to normal sonographic anatomy.
CONCLUSIONS: The clear ballistic brand gel is unique because it is inexpensive, does not dry out, does not decay, is odorless, and is reusable. The ultrasound images obtained using the phantom are realistic and useful for ultrasound education.

Key words: Ultrasonography, interventional, Phantoms, imaging, Teaching materials, Emergency Medicine, Medical education

Richard Amini, Jeffrey Z Kartchner, Lori A Stolz, David Biffar, Allan J Hamilton, Srikar Adhikari. A novel and inexpensive ballistic gel phantom for ultrasound training[J]. World Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2015, 6(3): 225-228.

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