Imaging phantom, or simply phantom, is a specially designed object that is scanned or imaged in the field of medical imaging to evaluate, analyze, and tune the performance of various imaging devices.
What is phantom used for?
A phantom or imaging phantom is a highly specialized object utilized in medical imaging for quality control, equipment calibration, dosimetry, and education. The use of the name is used interchangeably for each object despite their differences.Jan 14, 2020
What is phantom scanning?
It is not uncommon for a study sponsor to request a "test scan," "dummy scan" or "phantom scan" prior to site approval. These are specialized scans that the sponsor uses to judge whether or not our imaging protocols meet their quality standards.
Is Phantom A medical device?
An imaging phantom or “phantom” is a scientific device that is often used in the biomedical research community. A phantom is a specially designed object that is utilized as a “stand-in” for human tissue and can be scanned or imaged to evaluate, analyze, and fine-tune the performance of an imaging device.
How do you make a phantom ultrasound?
To make the phantom mixture, dissolve 8 packets of gelatin (4 packets come in each box, so pick up several) in 2 cups of cold water. Let stand 1 minute. Next add 4 cups of boiling water (microwave in glass pyrex measuring cup is the easiest) and add 4 tablespoons of the sugar free Metamucil.