Making a convenient, low‐cost phantom with a previously unreported material for practicing ultrasound‐guided procedures

Wang, Xiaoqin; Joyce, Christine; Kuipers, J.

doi:10.1002/jcu.23065

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“…Phantoms can provide a similar experience to real-world FNAs, are inexpensive to be produced, and can offer targeted lesions for additional ultrasound- guided training. 13,14 Benchside FNA can also be a substitute for expensive simulation kits, such as FioNA, which can cost as much as $1500.…”

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Benchtop fine needle aspirations: An untapped source of cytologic educational material

Wu,

Lepe

2023

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Fine needle aspirations (FNAs) are a valuable tool for the diagnosis of a wide variety of lesions. However, obtaining proficiency in performing FNAs and finding simulated scenarios where one can practice specimen adequacy and slide smearing can all be challenging. Benchtop FNAs of fresh surgical specimens offer a novel training opportunity that addresses these needs. In this study, we describe the feasibility and practicality of benchtop FNAs of fresh surgical specimens as a training tool. We performed benchtop FNAs on multiple specimen types, although most were partial and radical nephrectomies. We documented this approach to cytology training and have provided examples of slides that were generated, along with the surgical pathology correlate. Our results suggest that benchtop FNAs of fresh surgical specimens can be a valuable training tool in the arsenal of today's cytopathologist. This technique offers several advantages over traditional training methods, including the ability to generate high‐quality cytology slides, provide cyto‐histo correlation, and practice almost immediate gross‐microscopic correlation. However, there are also some disadvantages to this approach, including the need for immediate access to fresh surgical specimens and the potential for artifacts to be introduced. Overall, we believe that benchtop FNAs of fresh surgical specimens offer a promising new training tool that can maximize training opportunities, especially in institutions where the FNA volume is low.

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Benchtop fine needle aspirations: An untapped source of cytologic educational material

Wu,

Lepe

2023

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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“…They have a long average life, and they are easily transportable. However, they offer a small surface area due to their small size, they are expensive and not easily available to all [11,26,27]. The puncture needle entry point and path remain visible after multiple puncture performances (Figure 3).…”

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“…These are artificial models frequently used by radiologists for the training on localization and puncture of nodular or cystic structures, mainly hepatic mammary or thyroid ones [11,26,27]. These models are used to get familiarize with the ultrasound machine and with the puncture technique in ultrasound-guided procedures.…”

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Revision of Training Models on Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access: Presentation of an Animal Model

Alvarez¹,

Quevedo²,

López-Manteola³

et al. 2022

Ultrasound Imaging - Current Topics

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Simulation has been defined as the representation of something as real. It is necessary for performing the ultrasound-guided vascular cannulation technique correctly. The use of training models for diagnostic or therapeutic procedures: improves the quality of care for patients; decreases stress level that it can produce the realization of a new technique directly on the patient and; can be used as many times as the model is reproduced, also serving as a method for the resolution of some problems that may appear related to the in vivo technique. The evidence shows that simulation plays an important role in the acquisition of skills to perform invasive procedures. The use of ultrasound in vascular accesses whether peripheral or central, arterial, or venous, improves the success rate in the canalization and reduce the complications derived from the technique in certain critical situations (coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, obesity, etc.) specially in pediatric patients given the variability of depth and diameter of its vessels with respect to the adult population. To facilitate learning in the technique of echoguided puncture, a training model is presented that is easily reproducible, economical and with a high fidelity in relation to the punctures performed on the patient.

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We read the article entitled "Making a convenient, low-cost phantom with a previously unreported material for practicing ultrasound-guided procedure" by Wang et al with great interest. 1 We would like to share our experiences regarding the preparation of starch phantom and provide more details about the procedures.An ideal simulator should be inexpensive, easy to prepare, not time-consuming, without infection issues, and easily transportable. 2 In fact, as early as 2017, we used starch phantom to conduct ultrasound-guided puncture training.

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“…We read the article entitled "Making a convenient, low-cost phantom with a previously unreported material for practicing ultrasound-guided procedure" by Wang et al with great interest. 1 We would like to share our experiences regarding the preparation of starch phantom and provide more details about the procedures.…”

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Preparation of an ideal starch phantom

Yang

Nian²,

Zhang

et al. 2022

J of Clinical Ultrasound

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Making a convenient, low‐cost phantom with a previously unreported material for practicing ultrasound‐guided procedures

Cited by 3 publications

References 6 publications

Benchtop fine needle aspirations: An untapped source of cytologic educational material

Benchtop fine needle aspirations: An untapped source of cytologic educational material

Revision of Training Models on Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access: Presentation of an Animal Model

Preparation of an ideal starch phantom

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