BluePhantom Midscapular Thoracentesis Ultrasound Training Model

Blue Phantom’s mid-scapular thoracentesis ultrasound training model is specifically designed for ultrasound-guided thoracentesis procedures. This ultrasound training phantom assists users in developing and practicing the skills associated with a mid-scapular approach to ultrasound-guided thoracentesis. The model is excellent for helping clinicians gain proficiency in using ultrasound to identify and guide needle and catheter insertion in patients with pleural effusion for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.

The model depicts a supine adult male and extends from the upper buttocks to the lower neck. Positioned in the mid-scapular line, the ultrasound tissue insert contains: superficial chest wall tissue, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th ribs and intercostal spaces, pleural cavity with lung and atelectatic lung, diaphragm, and upper spleen. The pleural fluid effusions allow users to develop and refine their ultrasound-guided thoracentesis skills.

The ultrasound tissue insert offers extremely realistic sonographic imaging characteristics and is designed to guide placement of needles and small catheters (18–21 gauge). Positive fluid flow provides users with feedback when the pleural effusion is correctly accessed. Fluid is easily refilled via a quick-fill luer lock or can be connected to an IV bag reservoir for continuous fluid delivery.

Extremely Realistic and Self-Healing Design Provides Excellent Training with a Low Cost of Ownership

Ultrasound skills practiced include: use of ultrasound system controls, transducer positioning and movement, recognition of thoracic anatomy, lung, diaphragm, anterior spleen, and pleural effusions, as well as real-time needle guidance. The self-healing tissue allows you to repeatedly perform ultrasound-guided thoracentesis procedures without worry of wear or cost per use. The model works well with all ultrasound systems with the appropriate transducer.

• Mid-scapular thoracentesis ultrasound training model
• Excellent for training clinicians in psychomotor skills for ultrasound-guided thoracentesis
• Ultrasound tissue module contains: superficial chest wall tissue, 6th–9th ribs and intercostal spaces, pleural cavity with lung and atelectatic lung, diaphragm, and upper spleen
• Extremely realistic ultrasound characteristics – feels like real human tissue
• Ultra-durable self-healing tissue provides long life and low cost of ownership
• Positive fluid flow provides immediate feedback upon correct access to the pleural effusion
• Pleural fluid is easily refilled via quick-fill port or automatically via IV bag reservoir – incl. 1 bottle (235 ml) of pleural fluid replacement solution (BRS-183)
• Optional soft storage case available for easy transport and storage
• Tissue matches the acoustic properties of human tissue
• Excellent imaging characteristics with all ultrasound systems
• Practice using ultrasound system controls
• High quality
• No special storage requirements
• Patented technology
• Made in the USA