Overview:
This pain relief manikin has been designed by a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Manchester and Salford Pain Centre, UK to teach pain block techniques. Accuracy is required to guarantee the efficacy of many diagnostic pain clinic blocks and is mandatory when neurolytic solutions are used.
Problem:
Radiological screening to confirm needle placement should be routine and training for this needs to be practical. Attempts at regional anaesthesia by trainees who are not familiar with the techniques may result in uncomfortable and prolonged procedures for patients.
Solution:
A manikin that teaches the following techniques;
Knowledge of surface anatomy applied to the individual nerve blocks
Orientation of image and identification of appropriate radiographic landmarks
Identification point of needle insertion and angle of direction
Recognition of contact with deep bony structures
Principle of withdrawing and directing needle to alter the angle
Technical Features:
The manikin consists of a plastic human skeleton coated with barium paint and covered with foam rubber and artificial skin for trainees to practise the placement of needles under x-ray image intensifier control. The x-ray density of the manikin is low so that the doses of radiation used during simulated procedures are reduced.
The end point of simulation is the correct radiographic appearance of the needle tip position for injection of contrast. Previously obtained examples of contrast spread can then be used to continue the simulation scenarios using a computer and monitor.
The model is supplied in an attractive carrying case.
Pricing and Availability:
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