The quality of a training phantom is measured by its anatomical fidelity and radiological equivalence. When training the next generation of technologists, the goal is preparation for real-world scenarios – a goal uniquely achieved by Erler Zimmer’s anthropomorphic phantoms.
The Core of Realism
Erler Zimmer specialises in models that elevate precision in radiographic education. By embedding genuine human skeletons, these phantoms offer an exceptional level of detail and accuracy impossible to replicate with plastic or synthetic bones.
This core feature is critical for:
Projection Radiography Training: The Full Body X-Ray Phantom is considered essential for any radiographic school, providing excellent training opportunities for positioning and alignment techniques. It includes the outlines of organs like the larynx, lung, heart, and kidneys to create natural shadows on the X-ray image, just like a patient.
Articulated for Practice: All main joints are movably mounted to allow positioning in all normal X-ray positions – including pro- and supination of the lower arm and the difficult frog position. This attention to articulation ensures practical, realistic scenario training.
Part Phantoms for Repetition: Models like the X-ray Phantom Hand (with wrist), Knee, and Elbow contain real human bones, allowing for unlimited repetition in different settings without risk to a patient.
When evaluating radiographic image quality or performing dosimetry verification, the natural complexity of real bone ensures the data collected accurately reflects the clinical environment.
Training with Precision
Beyond the full-body models, Erler Zimmer’s range extends to specialised phantoms for targeted diagnostic study:
X-Ray Thorax (ERZ-7400): This phantom consists of a spine (C6 to L3), thoracic cage, shoulder blades, and collar bones, all mounted without metal parts and embedded in soft materials. It includes organ outlines (lung, heart, kidneys) to simulate shadows on the image.
X-Ray Phantom Head (ERZ-7300 Series): These feature human skulls, safely embedded in plastic, often including cervical vertebrae. The partially open jaws allow for dental panoramic images of the teeth.
Advanced Trauma Phantoms: Utilising realistic tissue and bone simulation, models like the Head CTA-Phantom (with AVM simulation) and Abdomen-Phantom (with contrast enhancement) provide highly realistic training simulations for complex CT angiography procedures.
Choosing an Erler Zimmer phantom is choosing an unwavering commitment to quality and realism.
Your Single Source for Phantom Excellence
Imaging Solutions provides a comprehensive collection of phantoms for education and evaluation, ensuring you have the exact tool needed for quality assurance and training programs. While we spotlight Erler Zimmer’s commitment to realism, we also partner with world-class manufacturers to cover all modalities.
This includes Kyoto Kagaku, known for their high-fidelity, life-like ultrasound and detailed CT anthropomorphic phantoms, which often feature detachable pathology units, and RSD Phantoms (Radiology Support Devices, Inc.), who are recognised for their customisable anthropomorphic and dosimetry phantoms, including the robust Alderson Radiation Therapy (ART) and Dynamic Breathing Phantoms. This full range guarantees preparation for any clinical or research requirement.
Ready to elevate your training standards with unparalleled realism? View our Phantoms catalogue or contact our specialist team today!
