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- Published on: 24 November 2008viva potatoes [ a sonopleardo models]Show More
Dear Editor
Several models had been suggested for ultrasonographic training for intervention {1,2}.
The main criteria of the models should be more or less simulate the human body organs, cost no much and easily prepared, {3}.
For three years of trying in this field in my radiology laboratory the potatoes models were on the top of all ,{4}.
After boiling of the potatoes the trai...
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None declared. - Published on: 23 April 2008Ultrasound venous access simulation - the Italian JobShow More
Sir,
C Brown et al(1) suggest the use of waterfilled latex glove fingers embedded in chicken breast for simulation of ultrasound guided access. In our hospital we have had very good experiences with the following simple recipe:
Pasta in Jelly (Italian Style)
Suitable for 1 Ultrasound instructor and 4 trainees
- Boil a handful of Penne, Maccaroni and Spaghetti al dente.
- Ta...
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