British journal of anaesthesia
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We evaluated the physical properties and functional alignment of the soft-embalmed Thiel cadaver as follows: by assessing tissue visibility; by measuring its acoustic, mechanical and elastic properties; by evaluating its durability in response to repeated injection; and by aligning images with humans. ⋯ The soft-embalmed Thiel cadaver is a highly durable simulator that has excellent physical and functional properties that allow repeated injection for intensive ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia training.