Description
Also Heart Catheterisation Simulator for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Central Venous Catheterisation
All appropriate landmarks are palpable for realistic identification of insertion sites. Synthetic skin may be removed from the shoulder to reveal dissected musculature and the location of veins, arteries, and other landmarks. With the skin in place, you can actually insert the needle introducer. Artificial blood is connected to provide confirmation of proper needle location when blood flows from the needle, just like the real thing.
Venous catheters can be snaked into place once the introducer is properly inserted. The use of a Swan-Ganz catheter is possible. Skin and veins will stand up to repeated puncture to allow training by dozens of staff members. The Lifeform skin and veins are easily replaced once worn. Also, practice proper care of the puncture site and parenteral administration of fluids.
Practice measuring central venous pressure. Bandaging techniques can be practised with no fear of infection or other harm to a patient. In emergency medical training programs, practice delivery of large volumes of fluids in trauma. Inject swift action as required for cardiac life support procedures.