PH-1
Multipurpose Chest Phantom N1 "LUNGMAN"
This is a multipurpose phantom which is applicable for both plain radiography and CT scanning.
The inner components consisting of mediastinum, pulmonary vasculature and an abdomen block are easily detachable, allowing insertion of mimic tumors or other lesions. The unique radiological substitute material and the elaborate three-dimensional modeling of pulmonary vessels offer the most life-like X-ray and CT images.
A combination of various approaches will enrich the training opportunities.
Production Supervision:
Kiyoshi Murata, Ph.D Professor
Norihisa Nitta, Ph.D
Shiga University of Medical Science
Features
Multipurpose
Applicable for both plain radiography and CT scanning.
Wide variety of uses in interpretation training, anatomical education, evaluation and assessment of devices and other research.
Accurate anatomy and high quality substitute materials
The phantom is an accurate life-size anatomical model of a human torso.
The thickness of the chest wall is based on measurement of clinical data.
The soft tissue substitute material and synthetic bones have x-ray absorption rates very close to those of human tissues.
X-ray
The phantom provides life-like radiographs very close to actual clinical images. The three-dimensional structure allows both PA and LATERAL images to be obtained. The phantom bones and vessels show life-like contrast gradations on the image along with tube voltages.
Computed tomography
Arms-abducted position of the torso suits the CT scanning. The pulmonary vessels are spatially traceable. Assessment of computer-aided detection systems is possible.
Skills, Trainings & Applications
Plain radiography
- Radiograph training
- Interpretation training
- Assessment of tube voltages, films and other devices
Computed tomography
- CT scan training
- Interpretation training
- Assessment of computer-aided detection systems
Expand N1 "LUNGMAN" with optional components
Chest phantom N1 has high potential for the development of further application.
Chest Plate
- Optional chest plates to simulate a larger body type and X-ray absorption.
- Differences in X-ray absorption depending on body volume can be observed.
- Using 60mm thick plates, 30mm is added to the front and to the back of the N1 chest.
Components for Radioisotope
- Image fusion experiment with CT & RI can be performed.
Specifications
Set includes:
1 male chest torso
- Main body: synthetic bones are embedded
- Internal parts: separates into four parts
Mediastinum: heart, trachea
Pulmonary vessels (right and left)
Abdomen (diaphragm) block: no internal structure - 30 simulated tumors (15 variations, 2 pcs each)
- 3 varieties of Hounsfield number: approx -800, -630,+100
- 5 sizes for each type: diameters 3, 5, 8, 10, 12 mm
- 1 carrying case
Materials:
Soft tissue: polyurethane (gravity 1.06)
Synthetic bones: epoxy resin
Phantom size:
43 x 40 x 48H cm, chest girth 94 cm
weight: approx.18 kg
Packing size:
30 x 70 x 50 cm, 27 kg
Optional parts
- 41337-010 Chest plates for N1 (a set of anterior and posterior plates)
- 41337-020 Urethane foam lungs
- 41337-030 Liver RI container for N1
- 41337-040 Gallbladder RI container for N1
- 41337-050 Pulmonary nodule RI container for N1
- 41337-060 Mediastinum with left myocardium RI container for N1