BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided invasive procedures, such as central venous catheter insertion, soft-tissue abscess drainage, and foreign-body removal are essential competencies for Emergency Physicians. Such competencies can be trained using ultrasound phantoms. OBJECTIVE: Our aim is to describe ultrasound phantoms that are easily made, inexpensive, reusable, and can withstand multiple punctures. METHODS: Previously recommended gelatin-only ultrasound phantoms have inadequate surface tension resulting in surface disruption, and cannot tolerate multiple punctures when simulating cyst drainage. RESULTS: By covering the gelatin phantom with a hydrocolloid skin dressing, we are able to minimize physical surface disruption (by transducer or needles) and might reduce biological breakdown due to bacterial propagation. CONCLUSIONS: The elements required to construct homemade reusable ultrasound phantoms are inexpensive and can be easily obtained.
BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided invasive procedures, such as central venous catheter insertion, soft-tissue abscess drainage, and foreign-body removal are essential competencies for Emergency Physicians. Such competencies can be trained using ultrasound phantoms. OBJECTIVE: Our aim is to describe ultrasound phantoms that are easily made, inexpensive, reusable, and can withstand multiple punctures. METHODS: Previously recommended gelatin-only ultrasound phantoms have inadequate surface tension resulting in surface disruption, and cannot tolerate multiple punctures when simulating cyst drainage. RESULTS: By covering the gelatin phantom with a hydrocolloid skin dressing, we are able to minimize physical surface disruption (by transducer or needles) and might reduce biological breakdown due to bacterial propagation. CONCLUSIONS: The elements required to construct homemade reusable ultrasound phantoms are inexpensive and can be easily obtained.
Authors: Shadi Lahham; Taylaur Smith; Jessa Baker; Amanda Purdy; Erica Frumin; Bret Winners; Sean P Wilson; Abdulatif Gari; John C Fox Journal: World J Emerg Med Date: 2017
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Authors: Daniel Joseph E Berdida; Francesca Salma L Elero; Marian Fatima T Donato; Ma Katharine S Dungo; Niña Isabelle O Dunque; Kathrine Jan E Dy; Robbie Alyssa Grace F Elarmo; Jacqueline Mary B Espineli; Verci Jou G Espineli Journal: Teach Learn Nurs Date: 2022-08-19