ArticleAJNR. American journal of neuroradiology2023
The Development and Application of a Cost-Effective Cervical Spine Phantom for Use in Fluoroscopically Guided Lateral C1-C2 Spinal Puncture Training.
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background and purposeLateral C1-C2 spinal punctures are uncommon procedures performed by radiologists for access to CSF and contrast injection when a lumbar approach is contraindicated and an alternate method of access becomes necessary. There are limited opportunities to learn and practice the technique. We aimed to develop and assess the efficacy of a low-cost, reusable cervical spine phantom for training in fluoroscopically guided lateral C1-C2 spinal puncture. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe phantom was constructed with a cervical spine model, an outer tube representing the thecal sac, an inner balloon representing the spinal cord, and polyalginate to replicate soft tissue. The total cost of materials was approximately US $70. Workshops were led by neuroradiology faculty experienced in the procedure using the model under fluoroscopy. Survey questions were assessed on a 5-point Likert scale. Participants were given pre- and postsurveys assessing comfort, confidence, and knowledge of steps.
resultsTwenty-one trainees underwent training sessions. There was significant improvement in comfort level (Δ: 2.00, SD: 1.00,
conclusionsThis cervical phantom model is affordable and replicable and demonstrates training utility to prepare residents for performing lateral C1-C2 spinal puncture. This is a rare procedure, so the use of a phantom model before patient encounters is invaluable to resident education and training.
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