Gelatine-Based Phantom For Simulating A-Line Reverberations in Lung Ultrasonogram

To understand typical features that could be imaged using ultrasonography (USG) in the training phases of medical students or practitioners, a lung phantom is required. The research team suggests using a gelatine-based phantom to demonstrate A-line reverberations in lung ultrasound. The ordinary gelatine-based phantom has the disadvantage of being too fragile and prone to breaking. The specific process was attempted on gelatine with a plasticizer and carrier agent to increase the gelatine's strength and elasticity. To simulate the A-lines, two different textures of gelatine layers are used, with other processes in between. A special procedure was used to set off the various acoustic impedances affecting reverberation physics with those varied textures. Based on USG image analysis, the proposed lung phantom material has some advantages: it is inexpensive and easy to find, despite its complicated procedures. Furthermore, it could be processed to have the desired properties and recycled after hardening with water bath melting.