Newborn Torso (Advanced) for X-Ray CT, MRI

Task trainer
Paediatrics
Main product
Medicine

The Advanced Newborn Torso phantom closely resembles the anatomy of an average-sized newborn torso. It is constructed with realistic tissue-mimicking materials suitable for MRI and X-Ray/CT imaging. The phantom features a water-fillable umbilical cord and bladder, facilitating catheterization training.

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Available in Spain, Portugal and Andorra · delivery time given in the proposal

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Catalogue

Description

What this equipment is and what it's designed for.

The design of this Advanced Newborn Torso phantom is based on an average newborn torso. It is made from realistic tissue-mimicking materials suitable for MRI and X-Ray/CT imaging. The phantom has a water-fillable umbilical cord and bladder , which can be both used for catheterization training under ultrasound guidance.

The phantom was developed in collaboration with a group of physician experts from the Sonographic Clinical Assessment of the Newborn (SCAN) Training Program program at the University of Calgary (Department of Pediatrics).

In terms of MRI applications, the phantom tissues have realistic T2 relaxation time values, which makes this product to be the best fit for any T2-weighted MRI imaging methods. Very good results can also be achieved with proton-density imaging methods. The phantom can still be imaged with T1-weighted methods, but the T1 values are less realistic, and they are within the range of about 100 ms.

Note: By default, the phantom comes in a translucent amber appearance. The skin feature can be included upon request.

Please refer to our Radiographs page for imaging quality of our phantoms.

Knowledge

What you learn

Task trainer modality. The competencies this equipment trains, in the language of the training plan.

Adapt the technique and the collimation to newborn size.
Position and centre the specimen for each projection or slice plane.
Choose the radiographic technique and check its effect on the image.
Adjust the CT protocol and assess the result on the reconstructions.
Try out MRI sequences and compare the contrast between tissues.
Apply the image quality criteria and repeat the acquisition when they are not met.

Related procedures: MRI · Tomography · X-ray

Knowledge

Cases and pathologies

The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.

Imaging protocols in the newborn.
Neonatal chest and abdominal radiography.
Dose adjustment in paediatrics.
Acceptance testing of a unit or validation of a new protocol.
Training radiographers and residents without exposing any patient.

Catalogue

Features and what's included

What the equipment does and what comes in the box, as described by the manufacturer.

Features

Newborn or child size: it forces the technique down and demands careful collimation.
Imaging response equivalent to human tissue in X-ray, CT and MRI.
Differentiated internal anatomy, not a homogeneous block.
No ferromagnetic components: it can enter the MRI room.
It can be scanned as often as needed and exposes nobody to radiation.

Includes

User Manual/Assembly Instructions
2-Year Warranty & Unlimited Customer Service
Size: 16 x 12 x 10 Inches

Technical

Services for this equipment

Services matter: the equipment gets commissioned, the staff know how to use it and maintenance is settled before you start. Include them in your budget and avoid having to raise a second purchase.