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Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis Simulator – Strap-on Set

This strap-on puncture model facilitates training sessions for thoracentesis injection.

*Kyoto Kagaku products available in North America only

This strap-on puncture model facilitates training sessions for thoracentesis injection. The two types of puncture units include the mid-scapular line access and for mid-axially line access, and both units include ribs, soft tissue, pleura, lung and diaphragm. The ribs can be palpated from the surface to determine site for needle insertion. Volume of pleural effusion can be controlled.
  • Excellent ultrasound image
  • Ribs can be palpated
  • Realistic needle-tip resistance and needle-penetrating feeling
  • Strap-on puncture units to learn patient positioning and face-to-face communication
  • Two sites for access:
    • Right mid-scapular line
    • Left mid-axillary line
  • Volume of pleural effusion can be controlled to set different levels of challenges.

Patient positioning

Recognition of anatomical landmarks by ultrasound

assessment of level and volume of pleural effusion

Determination of insertion site

Needle insertion and collection of the fluid

Set Includes:

  • 1 mid-axially line unit
  • 1 mid-scapular line unit
  • 1 Instruction manual
  • 1 Funnel
  • 1 syringe (50mL)
  • 1 tube with three-way stopcock
  • 1 plastic jar

 

Kyoto Kagaku – MW4A