Investigation of ballistic gelatin based phantom models for computed tomography, x-ray and ultrasound imaging devices

Simulation-based medical education provides a learner-centered environment in which novice, intermediate and advanced practitioners can learn or practice their skills without harming patients. Medical device phantoms are specially designed objects that are used in simulation based trainings as well as technical features such as evaluating, analyzing and adjusting the performance of devices. Ballistic gelatin is a member of the 250A-Bloom hydrogel family, which mimics human muscle tissue in terms of mechanical properties. In this study, ballistic gelatinbased phantoms were produced and examined on medical device images. According to the results, it is suggested to use phantom models as a medical device phantom in device training. The main advantages of these models are that their production is practical and economical.