Reference 10444 · Task trainer
Rat Phantom (Cylindrical) for X-Ray CT, MRI
- Task trainer
- Radiology
- Main product
- Veterinary medicine
Rat Phantom (Cylindrical) can be fabricated as a simple cylinder or as an anatomically correct rat. Either of these phantoms is a powerful tool that can be used for testing and calibration-related work of various medical imaging devices.
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Available in Spain, Portugal and Andorra · delivery time given in the proposal
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Description
What this equipment is and what it's designed for.
Rat Phantom (Cylindrical) is designed to mimic complex rat anatomy in a form of a simple cylinder. It is a powerful tool that can be used for testing and calibration-related work of various medical imaging devices.
The cylindrical phantom has a 27mm diameter and 70mm height , which correspond to the dimensions of small animals (i.e. a laboratory rat/mouse.)
This small phantom is MRI, and CT compatible, and it can be customized in size and shape. The internal features can also be modified in terms of shape and properties to fit the needs of any particular bio-medical research project.
In terms of MRI applications, the phantom tissues have realistic T2 relaxation time values, which makes this product 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.
What you learn
Task trainer modality. The competencies this equipment trains, in the language of the training plan.
- Measure uniformity, noise and resolution on a known geometry.
- 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
Cases and pathologies
The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.
- Routine quality control of the unit.
- Measurement of uniformity, noise and resolution.
- Comparison of results between rooms and between units.
- Acceptance testing of a unit or validation of a new protocol.
- Training radiographers and residents without exposing any patient.
Features and what's included
What the equipment does and what comes in the box, as described by the manufacturer.
Features
- Known cylindrical geometry, designed for measurement and comparison.
- Laboratory animal size, for micro-imaging systems.
- 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
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.
- Preventive maintenance We'll let you know when it's due
Documentation
You can download it now or we'll send it on request.
Other related equipment
They train the same technique. Each one approaches it in its own way: none of them replaces this one.
Is this equipment going into a new centre?
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