Healthcare Simulation

Description

The trainer has been designed to meet the specific requirements of healthcare professionals training in surgical or guidewire assisted thoracostomy and thoracentesis.

 

Skills Gained

• Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax
• Thoracic closed drainage
• Postoperative care of drainage tube
• Management of pleural effusion

 

Features

• Anatomy:
  • Clavicle, ribs, manubriosternal joint, mammilla, pleural cavity, chest wall, muscle, vessels, nerves
  • Representation of adult male thorax with arms raised
• Realism: Needle decompression air reservoirs provide realistic release of air on insertion of needle
• Key Features:
  • This model accepts needle thoracotomy in the second intercostal space in the midclavicular line and thoracic closed drainage in the sixth intercostal space in the mid-axillary line
  • A "pop" is felt as the needle enters the thoracic cavity
  • Reservoirs can be filled with fluid or mock blood to represent pleural effusion
• Versatility:Affordable replaceable skin pads

 

Components

1 x Chest Drain & Needle Decompression Trainer
2 x Spare skin of left chest
2 x Spare skin of outside of left chest
5 x Seal
1 x Air bag
1 x Fluid reservoir
1 x Operation manual