Ultrasound Mentor

Ultrasound Examinations and Interventions Training Simulation

Ultrasound Mentor

One platform for all your ultrasound training needs

The U/S Mentor is a high-end medical simulator for the training of ultrasound-related examinations and interventions.

The Ultrasound Mentor offers a multidisciplinary, realistic hands-on training for the ever-growing utilization of ultrasound in medicine especially at point of care (POC) setting. It provides residents, fellows, and practicing physicians an opportunity to acquire and improve their sonography-related skills on a variety of virtual patients. The simulator, is designed to provide the optimal educational environment to reach and demonstrate competency levels.

The Simbionix Ultrasound Mentor enables easy rotation of the simulator’s mannequin, conforming with the preferred training module. Each mannequin model features realistic accurate landmarks that assist in probe positioning. A variety of commonly used probes are provided with the system. The probe can be seamlessly changed enabling a different approach. Desktop and cart-based configurations offer portable and ergonomic solutions.

Features

The Simbionix Ultrasound Mentor is a high-fidelity simulator used for ultrasound examination and intervention training. This state-of-the art system provides students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians the optimal solution for acquiring, practicing and improving their sonography skills on a wide variety of patient anatomies and pathologies.

Benefits

A modular platform that facilitates easy mannequin rotation, allowing it to be used for multiple specialties
A complete didactic environment with 3D anatomical map, anatomical landmarks, step-by-step scan protocols and more
Saves senior faculty precious time by allowing self-learning
Accelerates the development of technical and cognitive skills, matching varied levels of experience

Enables proficiency-based training and performance tracking: complete performance report includes captured images comparison to gold standard
Provides a realistic experience with complex ultrasound image: presents common ultrasound attributes and artifacts
Includes realistic anatomies, physiology and pathologies: a diverse range of normal to abnormal scenarios with realistic images
Imitates advanced diagnostic tools: Doppler modes, M-mode, numerous measurements and auto-calculations

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A Virtual Demo

Experience the full capability of your simulation unit with a virtual demo. The unit manufacturers, Surgical Science, will host your virtual demo whilst our team organise everything for you including scheduling, reminders, and follow-up aftercare.

Modules Library

Modules and clinical cases are continuously developed in collaboration with medical experts to serve the growing demand for ultrasound training in various clinical specialties.

Research

Steinhard, J., Freundt, P., Janzing, P., von Ostrowski, T., Langer, M., Zemlin, M., … & Nourkami‐Tutdibi, N. (2021). VP19. 03: Controlled prospective study on the use of systematic simulator‐based training with a virtual, moving fetus for learning second trimester scan: FESIM III. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 58, 176-176.

Janzing, P., Nourkami‐Tutdibi, N., Tutdibi, E., Freundt, P., Zemlin, M., von Ostrowski, T., … & Steinhard, J. (2021). VP19. 02: High‐end ultrasound simulation training in fetal echocardiography FESIM II: a prospective six‐week trial with a virtual, randomly moving fetus. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 58, 175-176.

Almonte, M., Shah, P., Berlacher, M., Carter, S., Raygor, V., & Bhatt, A. (2022). Online and Simulation-Based Cardiac Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training for Residents: A Randomized Pilot Study. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 35(8), 889-890.

Chaptal, M., Tendron, L., Claret, P. G., Muller, L., Markarian, T., Mattatia, L., … & Bobbia, X. (2020). Focused cardiac ultrasound: a prospective randomized study of simulator-based training. Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 33(3), 404-406.

Aftercare & Support

Ongoing local support. Whenever you need it.

Phantasim offers a critical aftercare package to ensure our friendly support team can assist if you have an issue with your simulator or modules.

Based in Western Australia, Phantasim can access your simulator via satellite and resolve any issues remotely. If your simulator requires hands-on assessment, our support team will visit your facility anywhere in Australia or New Zealand to appraise your simulator and provide a solution.

Need a Custom Solution?

Our engineers can personalise a solution to assist your business. Get in touch to find out more.

Phantasim: the trusted leaders in surgical simulation

Sole Distributer for Australia
and New Zealand

Whether you’re in Australia or New Zealand, our team at Phantasim are your surgical simulation partners. Our dedicated team handle distribution, maintenance, and ongoing aftercare for simulation units and modules.

Proudly Partnered With
Surgical Science

Phantasim are proudly partnered with Surgical Science, who manufacture the simulation units which support the education and growth of medical professionals across the globe.

Premium Aftercare
And Support

Our aftercare team at Phantasim are just a phone call away. Once you’ve received your simulator, we will visit your facility for installation and analysis as well as provide ongoing aftercare and support.

Aftercare
Remote Accessibility

Each simulator has remote access capabilities, allowing our team to assess any issues or irregular activities from any location. Alternatively, our support team can visit your facility as part of your aftercare package.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Barry T. Katzen, M.D., FACR, FACC, FSIR

Director

Cardiovascular Center and department of Internal Medicine, Sankt Katharinen, Frankfurt Germany

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We have been very interested in improving patient care through learning and essentially rehearsing the procedures before we treat the patients.

Using advanced simulation techniques similar to what pilots use, we are able to take patient specific information and rehearse the procedure before we actually perform the real procedure.

Horst Sievert MD PhD

Director

Cardiovascular Center and department of Internal Medicine, Sankt Katharinen, Frankfurt Germany

“

Simulators will have a place in the future to plan a procedure.

They are not only for training. They allow us to look at the anatomy and try devices before we actually start the procedure.

Prof. Michael Glikson

Director of Electrophysiology and Pacing

Sheba Medical Center, Israel

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I remember my days as a new intern….the first cases I performed were very difficult and it was a scary experience, since it takes between 10-20 procedures until you really feel that you are proficient.

With today’s technological advances we have the ability to train doctors on full procedures using medical simulators as advanced as the Simbionix ANGIO Mentor, prior to having them perform on live patients. By providing this opportunity, the learning curve is significantly shortened and trainees gain confidence before they approach their first cases.

Dr Thomas Bossmar, MD, PhD

Consultant at the Women's Clinic and Practicum

SuS in Lund

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I want to emphatically state that simulated laparoscopic training with LapSim should be a cornerstone of surgeon training and absolutely contributes to patient safety.

In the last 25 years, I have organized about 50 courses in practical surgery for residents and specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In the courses involving laparoscopy, LapSim has been used to a significant extent for training and evaluation. With the extensive scientific documentation available, and based on my many years of experience with LapSim, I want to emphatically state that simulated laparoscopic training with LapSim should be a cornerstone of surgeon training and absolutely contributes to patient safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical simulation training?

Clinical simulation training allows students in the medical field to practice their skills in an authentic, safe, simulation environment. Simulation-based training provides a great opportunity for students to increase their knowledge in both technical and non-technical procedures, with built-in software providing feedback and guidance along the way. Students can practice, learn, and increase their surgical skills with peace of mind knowing they’re safely practicing without risking the life of a live patient.

Is simulation training effective?

Absolutely. Simulation training allows medical professionals to practice their skills via virtual reality without risking the safety of a live patient. They also have the benefit of reducing the demand on supervision time which leads to more skilled and confident medical professionals. Whilst using the simulator, real time guidance and feedback is provided with the software so any mistakes made are recognised instantly.

Universities throughout Australia and New Zealand would greatly benefit from investing in a surgical simulator for their students studying in the medical industry. This advanced tool allows students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to move into their preferred field with both confidence and competence.

How much does a clinical simulation cost?

A human patient simulator typically ranges in price from $10,000 to $100,000 depending on the type, brand, features, and included support services.

Ultrasound Mentor

Ultrasound Examinations and Interventions Training Simulation