The ultrasound training mannequin (100) is a device that provides a
realistic medical training device for use by medical personnel,
especially those in the field of emergency medicine, to gain experience
in applying and analyzing the results of common ultrasound examinations.
The mannequin (100) comprises a life-size model of the male torso. The
mannequin (100) has a simulated human skin (20) and tissue structure (22)
made of a silicone. Internal organs, such as the lungs, heart, liver,
kidneys, gall bladder, urinary bladder, and spleen are placed inside the
model in their normal occurring relative positions. Heavier organs are
modeled with a variable density silicone material to simulate the actual
sonic density of these organs. The lungs are modeled with a variable
density foam material to simulate the sonic density of actual lungs. The
mannequin (100) also includes artificial venous and arterial channels
emanating from and terminating at the heart.