CAE Blue Phantom Thyroid Biopsy Ultrasound Training Model

Blue Phantom thyroid ultrasound fine needle biopsy training model allows users to develop and practice the skills necessary to gain proficiency in using ultrasound for imaging and guiding thyroid fine needle biopsy procedures.

Using Blue Phantom simulated human tissue, this very realistic and ultra-durable thyroid biopsy ultrasound training model is excellent for training clinicians in the psychomotor skills associated with ultrasound guided fine needle biopsies of the thyroid gland.

Ultrasound imaging skills include

• Using ultrasound system controls
• Transducer positioning and movement
• Recognition of thyroid and surrounding structural anatomy
• Identification of a variety of masses present in the thyroid gland
• Using ultrasound system calculation packages
• Using ultrasound to target the lesions for fine needle biopsies

Learn to use ultrasound to identify thyroid pathology and target lesions for fine needle biopsies.

This highly realistic ultrasound training model contains detailed anatomic features:

• Thyroid left and right lobes with isthmus
• Trachea and esophagus
• Carotid arteries and internal jugular veins
• Focal lesions suitable for fine needle biopsy
• Multinodular goiter
• Multiple simple and complex masses with a variety of sonographic appearances

This medical ultrasound training phantom is constructed using Blue Phantom’s patented ultra-durable tissue

• Extremely realistic in ultrasound imaging characteristics
• Feels like real human tissue.

Biopsy practice:

• Masses in the model can be accessed with needles
• Fluid can be injected into the model to verify needle tip location
• Fluids are automatically expelled so that the model can be used repeatedly for training
• Size 18 – 21 gauge sharp, unbent needles should be used to maximize the self healing performance of the model
• Convex surface contour offers a scanning environment similar to human body habitus
• Will perform well using any ultrasound imaging system configured with the appropriate transducer
• Recommended ultrasound transducer: high frequency linear array ultrasound probe 7.5 – 15 MHz

While you are able to perform core biopsies and actually remove tissue from the tumors in the model, do this knowing that each mass can only withstand core biopsy until the lesion is destroyed which will require that you then move on to another mass located in the training model.

Blue Phantom’s uncompromising quality allows clinicians to utilize the model and repeatedly practice the procedure without the high costs of replacing disposable parts.

This ultrasound phantom model is excellent for specialties including thyroid surgery, surgical training programs, endocrinology training programs, radiology training programs, ultrasound training programs, simulation centers, surgical skills centers, medical education facilities, and ultrasound manufacturers for ultrasound education and demonstrations.

All CAE Blue Phantom Models:

• Feel like real human tissue
• Synthetic material matches the acoustic characteristics of real human tissue
• Made of patented latex-free, ultra-durable tissue
• Provide realistic ultrasound imaging characteristics
• Will not dehydrate or decompose over time
• Patented technology
• Made in the USA

Includes: One (1) year warranty

MFG# BPT195