A Low‐Cost Training Phantom for Vascular Access Ultrasonography
ABSTRACT Ultrasound guidance has become the standard procedure for the placement of central vascular access, replacing the anatomical landmark technique. Practicing with puncture simulators prior to performing the procedure on patients is highly recommended. This article presents a novel method for creating training phantoms using reusable, economical, and easily accessible materials. The resulting model is low‐cost, long‐lasting, recyclable, and reusable, thereby providing all students with equal opportunities to practice before performing procedures on patients.
Authors
- José Feijóo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5074-728X)
- Juan Manuel Pina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7036-1709)
- Cristian Benay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0113-345X)
- Carla Carruega
Institutions
- El Hospital General de Agudos Carlos G. Durand (AR)
- Universidad Nacional Arturo Jauretche (AR)
- Instituto Argentino de Diagnóstico y Tratamiento (AR)
- Instituto Universitario de la Policía Federal Argentina (AR)
- University of Valparaíso (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sonography
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/sono.70003
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00