This brand new simulator has been designed to meet the specific requirements of healthcare professionals training in surgical or guidewire assisted thoracostomy, and thoracentesis. Complete with interchangeable modules, this product allows for a variety of chest drain insertion techniques to be performed including ultrasound-guided techniques.
Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax
Seldinger-type ultrasound-guided chest drain insertion, including insertion of needle under direct vision, and ultrasonic recognition of chest structures
Open, or cut-down chest drain insertion: recognition of correct position, surgical incision, blunt dissection through chest wall, perforation of pleura, and finger sweep
Suture of tube to chest wall
Representation of adult male thorax with arms raised. Suitable for supine, sitting, or leaning forwards positions
Manubriosternal joint, clavicles, ribs, pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi landmarks
Bilateral chest drain and needle decompression pads
Internal ultrasound anatomy with diaphragmatic structures and collapsed lung
Reservoirs can be filled with fluid or mock blood to represent pleural effusion
When used with the Advanced Pad can simulate breathing under ultrasound
Works with thoracic seals when using the Standard Pad
Cost effective replaceable pads:
Advanced Chest Drain Pads
Ultrasoundable
For use with liquids – e.g. effusion, or haemothorax
Needle, guide-wire, dilator, and drain-tube can all be realistically inserted
Guidewire insertions will self-seal allowing multiple uses
For open/surgical techniques where effusion or haemothorax are required