ULTRASOUND PHANTOM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ULTRASOUND PHANTOM

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ULTRASOUND PHANTOM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ULTRASOUND PHANTOM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240299014 titled 'ULTRASOUND PHANTOM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ULTRASOUND PHANTOM

The ultrasound phantom described in the patent application includes a hydrogel containing water, a first polysaccharide with a glucose residue in the main chain and mannose and glucuronic acid residues in the side chain, and a second polysaccharide with a mannose residue in the main chain and a galactose residue in the side chain. The hydrogel has a Young's modulus ranging from 0.1 kPa to 5.0 kPa.

The ultrasound phantom contains a hydrogel with specific polysaccharides that contribute to its properties.
The hydrogel has a defined Young's modulus range suitable for ultrasound applications.

Potential Applications:

Medical training and education for ultrasound technicians.
Calibration and testing of ultrasound equipment in medical facilities.

Problems Solved:

Provides a realistic and durable phantom for ultrasound training.
Offers a standardized material for calibrating ultrasound machines.

Benefits:

Improved accuracy in ultrasound training.
Consistent calibration of ultrasound equipment.

Commercial Applications:

"Ultrasound Training Phantom with Hydrogel for Medical Education and Equipment Calibration"

Questions about the Ultrasound Phantom: 1. What are the specific advantages of using a hydrogel in an ultrasound phantom?

  - The hydrogel provides a realistic tissue-like feel for ultrasound training.

2. How does the Young's modulus range of the hydrogel impact its performance in ultrasound applications?

  - The specified range ensures the phantom's suitability for various ultrasound procedures.

Original Abstract Submitted

provided is an ultrasound phantom including a hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel contains water, a first polysaccharide containing a glucose residue in a main chain thereof, and a mannose residue and a glucuronic acid residue in a side chain thereof, and a second polysaccharide containing a mannose residue in a main chain thereof and a galactose residue in a side chain thereof, and wherein the hydrogel has a young's modulus of 0.1 kpa or more and 5.0 kpa or less.