Three-dimensional printed neonatal cannulation phantom for ultrasound-guided vascular access training
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Pereira S.S.
Reeves J.
Bansal J.
Sheikh F.
Birch M.
Kempley S.
Sinha A.K.
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2026
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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.Copyright © 2026. The Author(s).
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Scientific reports
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16
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1