Ultrasound training apparatus
First Claim
1. For use in ultrasonography training, an apparatus for simulating the ultrasonic responses of the human anatomy during ultrasound examination with said apparatus comprising:
- a first member configured to simulate the human female pelvic cavity;
one or more second members configured to be contained in said first member and including a simulated urinary bladder;
said one or more second members being adapted to simulate the ultrasonic response of internal human anatomy during ultrasound examination; and
fluid means surrounding said one or more second members within said first member for simulating the ultrasonic response of internal body fluid during ultrasound examination.
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Abstract
A medical ultrasound training apparatus comprises a simulated body cavity adapted to contain a number of elements simulating the ultrasonic response characteristics of internal human anatomy. Simulated body fluid fills the cavity and surrounds and suspends the elements therein and a skin simulating membrane covers the cavity. A medical trainee performs ultrasound examination on the apparatus which produces ultrasound images similar to those produced by a live patient thereby providing the trainee with valuable experience in applying and analyzing the results of the ultrasound examination.
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1. For use in ultrasonography training, an apparatus for simulating the ultrasonic responses of the human anatomy during ultrasound examination with said apparatus comprising:
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a first member configured to simulate the human female pelvic cavity; one or more second members configured to be contained in said first member and including a simulated urinary bladder; said one or more second members being adapted to simulate the ultrasonic response of internal human anatomy during ultrasound examination; and fluid means surrounding said one or more second members within said first member for simulating the ultrasonic response of internal body fluid during ultrasound examination. - View Dependent Claims (11, 14, 15, 16)
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2. For use in ultrasonography training, an apparatus for simulating the ultrasonic response of the human anatomy during ultrasound examination with said apparatus comprising:
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a first member configured to simulate the human female pelvic cavity; one or more second members configured to be contained in said first member; said one or more second members being adapted to simulate the ultrasonic response of internal human anatomy during ultrasound examination; and fluid means surrounding said one or more second members within said first member for simulating the ultrasonic response of an internal body fluid during ultrasound examination, wherein said first member includes a female pelvic skeleton and an interior lining within said pelvic skeleton, said interior lining being substantially imperious to said fluid means. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13)
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