Realistic and Inexpensive Ultrasound Phantoms to Demonstrate Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection

Overview

Journal Australas J Ultrasound Med

Date 2022 Nov 21

PMID 36405794

Authors

Kimberly M Rathbun

Claire F Harryman

Corey Moore

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Abstract

Introduction: Using ultrasound to evaluate for the presence of aortic pathology is a common procedure in the emergency department. Phantoms are models that are used to simulate clinical conditions for teaching ultrasound-related skills. To date, no 'homemade' phantom has been created to model aortic aneurysms, and no phantoms exist to model aortic dissection.

Methods: We used several readily available, inexpensive ingredients to create ultrasound phantoms.

Results: These phantoms realistically mimic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection.

Discussion: These are the first 'homemade' phantoms that demonstrate aortic pathology.

Conclusions: We have created realistic, affordable, easily reproducible phantoms for use in teaching clinicians to use ultrasound when evaluating patients for aortic aneurysm and/or aortic dissection.

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