Diagnostic Radiology

Can animal lungs be placed in Damaged Debbie?

Debbie has a tube in her lung that would interfere with the tube.

Can animal lungs be placed in Wounded Willy?

Yes, no obstruction in Wounded Willy.

Do animal lungs x-ray more like human lungs?

Yes, the arteries are more visible.

What is the density of the tissue equivalent material in the sectional phantoms?

1.005-1.025 g/cc

What is the energy range of the tissue equivalent material in the sectional phantoms?

50-150 Kvp

Is it possible to drill holes for dosimeters in PIXY?

Yes, but it is necessary to be aware of the internal organ locations.

Which material for PIXY and the Sectionals is most often purchased: the transparent or opaque?

Those who would like to see the bones and organs prefer the transparent version.  Those who want their students to know the location of the bones and organs without being able to see them, prefer the opaque version.

What does KIP stand for?

Kohrman Injection Phantom

Can discography be performed on the KIP phantom?

Yes, you can stick the region but you can’t inject or do pressure studies.

Can catheters be inserted in the caudal space?

No

KIP: does it come with a carrying case?

No.  The phantom weighs 70-75 lbs.  In a crate the weight is about 165lbs.

What is the composition of the inter-vertebral discs?

Gel material the same as the injectable soft tissues.

KIP uses?

It can be used for neuro and ortho applications but not for vertebral plasty, spinal cord stimulation or pumps.

Does temperature change affect insertion of needle?

No, a petroleum jelly must still be used.

If a needle should break, what is the procedure for removal?

Removal of skin, then use pliers to remove.

Radiation Therapy

Is there calcium in the ART phantom?

Yes

What is the composition of the ART phantoms?

Tissue-equivalent material.

Nuclear Medicine

In the Heart/Thorax Phantom is there room for a homemade pouch?

Yes

What patient weight does the phantom correspond to?

5’ 10”  and 165 lbs.

Is it possible to fill the spine area with fluid?

No

Health Physics

Does the Thyroid phantom have filling and flushing ports.

Yes