Do-It-Yourself Ultrasonography Phantom Model for Improving Hand Skills: A Technical Report.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Medical Simulation
• Ultrasound Technology

Background:

• Ultrasound guidance is increasingly vital in perioperative and intensive care.
• Effective ultrasound-guided procedures require advanced spatial reasoning and hand-eye coordination.
• Existing training methods may lack accessibility or cost-efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a low-cost, easily reproducible do-it-yourself (DIY) water phantom model.
• To provide an accessible training tool for ultrasound-guided needle insertion techniques.
• To evaluate the potential benefits of this DIY model for medical simulation.

Main Methods:

• The DIY water phantom was constructed using readily available materials: an examination glove, a rubber vial cap, water, adhesive tape, and sealing glue.
• A target object was incorporated within the phantom for realistic simulation.
• Assembly instructions and material sourcing were documented.

Main Results:

• A functional and cost-effective water phantom was successfully developed.
• The model utilizes common household and medical examination materials.
• The construction process is straightforward and requires minimal technical expertise.

Conclusions:

• The DIY water phantom offers a practical and affordable solution for training ultrasound-guided needle insertion.
• This accessible simulation tool can improve procedural skills and confidence in healthcare professionals.
• Further integration of such DIY models can enhance medical training accessibility globally.