Do-It-Yourself Ultrasonography Phantom Model for Improving Hand Skills: A Technical Report

This technical report focuses on developing a do-it-yourself (DIY) model of a water phantom for training in ultrasound-guided needle insertion techniques. Ultrasound technology is becoming more widely used in perioperative and intensive care settings. However, accurate needle placement using ultraso...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-02, Vol.16 (2), p.e54750-e54750
Main Authors: Anand, Rishi, Swain, Bhanu Pratap, Nag, Deb Sanjay, Patel, Roushan, Gope, Roshan Lal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesives
Anesthesiology
Cognition & reasoning
Emergency Medicine
Feedback
Innovations
Motor ability
Pain Management
Patient safety
Rubber
Simulation
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:This technical report focuses on developing a do-it-yourself (DIY) model of a water phantom for training in ultrasound-guided needle insertion techniques. Ultrasound technology is becoming more widely used in perioperative and intensive care settings. However, accurate needle placement using ultrasound guidance necessitates strong spatial reasoning and hand-eye coordination. To address this, the authors experimented with a water phantom model that is cost-effective, easily accessible, and efficient for training. The DIY water phantom was made using materials such as an examination glove, a used vial rubber cap, water, adhesive tape, sealing glue, and a target object. This technical report discusses the process of assembling the water phantom and the potential benefits it offers for ultrasound training.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.54750