Prospective Durability Testing of a Vascular Access Phantom

Introduction: We assessed the acoustic transmission, image quality, and vessel integrity of the Blue Phantom TM 2 Vessel Original Ultrasound Training Model with repeated use. Methods: The study consisted of two phases. During the first phase, a portion of the Blue Phantom TM rubber matrix (without a simulated vessel) was placed over a two-tiered echogenic structure and was repeatedly punctured with a hollow bore 18-gauge needle in a 1 cm 2 area. During the secon