SIMULATION MODELS

This training aid permits the injection of fluids and the drawing of blood and enables the user to improve competency and technique by progressing from easier larger veins to the more difficult smaller veins.

The four-vein model features three different sized barely discernable blue veins, placed at varying depths in a semi transparent tissue-like material.
A 'pop' is felt as the needle enters the vein, followed by a realistic flashback of simulated blood confirming the proper needle placement.

Arterial Stick Arm Kit

This kit is designed for training in the drawing of arterial blood samples for monitoring blood gases. The kit includes: a pulse bulb providing realistic arterial pressure, has a flexible wrist, allows fluid to be infused, includes deltoid injection pad for practicing intramuscular injections, and allows practice in both radial and brachial sites.

Auscultation Trainer

The instructor selects from a menu of heart and lung conditions by wireless remote control
The manikin presents itself as a real patient without visible auscultation sites.
The student must palpate to identify correct auscultation locations and will hear different heart and lung sounds as the smartscope is moved to different locations on the manikin.
A diagnosis of condition selected by the instructor can be made by comparing the variations in sounds occurring at different sites.
Lung sounds can be detected on posterior surface and students can practice auscultation at seven anterior heart sites, heart sounds for each condition will change as the student moves from site to site.

Diagnostic Breast

This kit includes a life sized breast in a holder. The breast contains a simulated carcinoma, fibroadenaoma and benign cyst for aspiration.

Diagnostic Prostate Trainer

The palpation of the prostate gland in the adult male is an important part of health care training exercises. It is important for the student to learn the basics of the rectal examination as well as to distinguish between the "feel" of the normal prostate, i.e. benign, enlarged, as well as various grades of prostatic malignancies.

The model consists of the lower half of a male torso with the upper part of the two thighs flexed in the position of the patient either leaning forward or on his knees.
Four interchangeable prostate glands are provided with the model:

A moderately enlarged benign prostate
A prostate with two discreet modules
A prostate with an easily palable large mass
A totally malignant, cancer riddled gland

Chester Chest

Chester Chest is a lifelike model of the human torso which includes a detachable right arm. This can be used for learning and demonstrating competence with most common types of vascular access devices ( Ports, CVCs, PICCs )

Female Catheterisation

This simulator allows the normal feeling of resistance and pressure that is experienced as the lubricated catheter is passed through the urethra, past the sphincter and into the bladder. After successfully entering the bladder, water will flow from the catheter.

Gynaecological Simulator

This model is a full-sized adult female torso, consisting of the abdomen and pelvis. It is a training tool to teach the processes and skills needed to perform the following:

Bimanual pelvic examination, including palpation of normal and abnormal uteri
Vaginal speculum examination
Visual recognition of normal and abnormal cervical disorders
Uterine sounding
IUD insertion and removal
Diaphragm sizing and fitting

The simulator includes the following parts:

Normal anteverted uterus with transparent top and round ligaments
Normal uterus with moderate retroversion
Myomatous uterus
Uterus with salphingitis right side
Uterus with salphingitis left side
Uterus with marked anteversion-anteflexion
Uterus with deformation and salphingitis right side
Uterus with ovarian cyst, left side
Normal cervix with patent os for IUD insertion/removal
Cervix with linear erosion
Cervix with linear laceration
Cervix with cervical polyp
Cervix with inflamed Nabothian cyst
Cervix with acute purulent cervicitis
Cervix with carcinoma of cervix
Normal tubal fimbriae and ovaries

Infusion/Injection Arm Trainer

This model can be used for practising:

Intravenous Cannulation
Setting up and monitoring infusions
Drawing blood
Intramuscular injections in the deltoid muscle

The arm features accessible veins:

Dorsal metacarpal
Cephalic
Median cubital
Basilic veins

When charged with artificial blood, a 'flashback' confirms correct needle location in the vein. Realistic sensation is felt when the skin and vein are penetrated.

Knee for Aspiration and Injection

This model is designed for practice of aspiration in realistic conditions. The anatomy of the knee is comprehensive and includes the femur, tibia, collateral ligaments, cruciates, patella ligaments, fat pad, menisci and synovial sac charged with aspirant. The appearance is extremely lifelike with the surface of the skin allowing for repeated needle insertion.

Male Catheterisation

This simulator allows the student when inserting a lubricated catheter into the urethral orifice to feel the normal restrictions caused by the mucosal folds, bulbous urethra and the internal urethral sphincter, just prior to the entrance to the bladder. When the bladder is successfully entered, water will flow from the catheter.

Rectal Examination Model

This model has been designed for staff performing rectal examination and includes 6 interchangeable types of stool. Thirteen laminated photographs of differing bowel conditions are also included for visual reference:

Haemorrhoids 1
Haemorrhoids 2
Fistula in ano 1
Fistula in ano 2
AIDS - anal warts
Rectal prolapse 1
Rectal prolapse 2
Haemorrhoids - external
Squamous cell carcinoma
Crohn's disease - anal tag 1
Crohn's disease anal tag 2
Pilonidal abscess
Prolapsed Vagina

Shoulder Injection

This model is designed for soft tissue joint injection for treatment of injury and arthritis. This includes the sub- acromial space, the acromioclavicular joint, the tendon sheath of the long head of the biceps and the glenoid fossa from the anterior and posterior aspect.

Spinal Injection Simulator

This model allows demonstration and practice of spinal injection techniques:

Spinal Anaesthesia
Spinal tap
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Caudal analgesia
Sacral nerve block
Epidural analgesia

Careful replication of the anatomy ensures proper resistance in needle puncture and accurate palpation reference points.
The spinal column can be charged with fluid and placed in sitting or lateral positions. L1 and L2 sections of the column are clearly visible. The functional portion includes L3-L5 vertebrae, sacrum and coccyx.

Strap on Breasts

This model is ideal for teaching breast and axillae examination and includes the lower neck, clavicle, both axillae and breasts with some normal and some abnormal nodes present. The breast model is secured to a purposely designed vest using velcro. The vest attaches to a female manikin or to a fellow student.

Chest Tube and Drain Simulator

The insertion and care of chest tubes and drains is a significant cause of iatrogenic injury. The safe use of a chest drain requires an understanding of its theory, practice in placing the chest tube and the ability to set up and trouble-shoot the drainage system. We have three of these simulators designed to facilitate training sessions that satisfy these requirements.

Suture Practice Arm

This arm is made with a soft vinyl skin cover over a core of stitchable foam to provide a realistic suturing experience.
The skin is tough enough to ensure that sutures will not pull out when tightened.