Three-dimensional printed neonatal cannulation phantom for ultrasound-guided vascular access training
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Commercially available cannulation phantoms are expensive and primarily intended for adults. We designed and produced a neonatal cannulation phantom using three-dimensional printing. Different operators of varying clinical expertise successfully cannulated the phantom and inserted central catheter under ultrasound guidance. This is a reusable, realistic and valuable resource which can be used for training clinicians to gain practice, thereby improving hand-eye coordination, dexterity, confidence and safety during vascular access cannulation in newborn infants.
Source: Scientific Reports
Authors: Sujith S. Pereira, Jonathan Reeves, Jas Bansal, Fayed Sheikh, Malcolm Birch, Steve Kempley, Ajay K. Sinha
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,690
OpenAlex ID: W7124446205