The VATA Vascular Access Ultrasound Phantom (3 Vein Bifurcated) medical training simulator is perfect for students to gain an introduction to, or medical professionals to improve on the techniques and psychomotor skills associated with successful ultrasound-guided vascular accessing.  

This one-of-a-kind medical training aid has been carefully designed to provide a realistic experience. The patient simulation material is flesh coloured and comes in two colours; light or dark. The Vascular Access Ultrasound Phantom has the tactile feel, and puncture resistance of real-life human tissue as well as being able to see the movement of the soft tissue as the needle tip is guided toward the vessel. Due to the durable material, the VATA ultrasound phantom can be accessed 1,000s of times. It has self-healing properties and can be refilled with the stain-resistant simulated blood that is included. This ultrasound phantom does not require special handling or refrigeration. 

Features of the VATA Vascular Access Ultrasound Phantom (3 Vein Bifurcated): 

• Tactile feel and puncture resistance of real-life human tissue. 
• Durable & self-healing —it can be accessed 1,000s of times. 
• Flesh toned and curved with a contour that mimics patients. 
• Light and Dark skin tones available. 
• Exceptional image quality.  

This ultrasound phantom has been created with similar contours to real patients including a curved contour on the top. The phantom also shows the importance of transducer positioning, as incorrect positioning can affect the quality of the image viewed; this is not possible on phantoms that are flat. This phantom can be accessed and imaged from multiple angles, including top, side or bottom surface, on the base or removed from the case 

We have been told by clinicians that this phantom has the best imaging of all currently available phantoms and some have commented that they reduce the gain on the ultrasound machine for advanced users wanting a more challenging vascular access patient simulation experience. It is so realistic that successful accessing in this VATA model can be confirmed by visualisation of the needle tip in the vessel and by a blood return. 

VATA’s Vascular Access Ultrasound Phantom is perfect for medical students, beginners and more experienced clinicians. Clinicians or students who may use this, are likely to work in the following departments; simulation healthcare labs, IV nursing, anesthesiology, radiology, ultrasound training, nurse practitioners, emergency medicine and others. 

Three vessels are contained within the VATA Vascular Access Ultrasound Phantom: 

• Small superficial vein (5mm vein at 7.5mm depth to the top of the vein) 
• Mid-sized vein which bifurcates into two smaller vessels (Bifurcated vein 7mm for single larger vein and 5mm for the two bifurcated veins at 12mm depth) 
• Large deeply placed vein (9mm vein at 15mm depth to the top of the vein) 

This medical patient simulation training model comes pre-filled with stain-resistant simulated blood, a separate 2oz/60ml bottle of stain-resistant simulated blood, and a lightweight, compact carry case that protects the phantom when not in use. 

Please note: The ultrasound machine is not included. Failure to use VATA ultrasound blood can affect the image quality and will void the product warranty. The phantom is compatible with any ultrasound imaging system with an appropriate transducer.