Radiology > Anthropomorphic Phantom

PIXY Training/Teaching Phantom
PIXY was designed specifically for training radiologic technologists. PIXY is 5 ft. 1 in (156cm) tall and weight 105lbs. (48kg) She is repeatable, virtually indestructible and a convenient substitute for patients. PIXY is made of tissue-equivalent materials and has life like articulations. Students have no difficulty in maneuvering PIXY into most desired positions. PIXY is used to demonstrate anatomy and evaluate positioning and imaging technique, including kVp, mAs, contrast, optical density, OFD and TFD. Radiograph of PIXY are optically equivalent in density and contrast to human patients. PIXY permits unlimited exposures and tolerates trainee errors.

• An anatomically and radiologically correct female
• Small size and low weight simplify positioning
• Can be positioned for most views
• Permits evaluation of student performance
• Organs accept contrast media
• Opaque or transparent

Sectional Phantom
Sectional phantoms, with the anatomic and radiofidelity of PIXY, are used widely in teaching/ training, with many other applications. They represent an average male 5 ft. 9 in. tall (175cm), with a weight of 162lbs (74kg). They are rugged, easily transported and shatterproof. Sectional phantoms do not replace simple geometric phantoms that are used to evaluate individual characteristics of an imaging system. They provide comprehensive evaluation of the imaging system and imaging techniques under realistic conditions. Typical applications are the same as PIXY. Sectional phantoms include:

• Head with Cervical Spine
• Head without Cervical Spine
• Thorax
• Pelvis
• Hand/ Wrist
• Foot/ Ankle
• Knee
• Elbow
• Complete Arm/ Shoulder
• Complete Leg/ Hip

Mammo II Phantom
Mammo II is a patient substitute that allows instructors to teach mammpgraphy positioning. Mammo II simplifies classroom procedures, allowing trainees to take as many exposures as are needed to develop expertise. A molded gel provides realistic compressibility.

Mammograms are taken at a breast thickness of 5cm, using normal technical factors. The breast is mounted on a post with adjustments for height and the angles needed for various views. A small indicator box is placed next to the breast to signal when the 5-cm breast thickness is reached. An "ouch" is represented by a red warning light which informs the trainee that a patient’s pain level can be reached at about this compression. The light is actuated 5-mms before the dead stop produced by the box. This procedure emphasizes the care needed for patients when the pain zone is reached.

• Teaches positioning for craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique views.
• Teaches spot-compression procedures
• Sensitivity training for patient comfort
• Helpful in training male students (no more loaded vests to simulate breasts)