ATLS Skills

Chest Drain & Needle

Decompression Trainer
Part No: 60230

This brand new Limbs & Things simulator has been designed
to meet the specific requirements of healthcare professionals
training in surgical or guidewire assisted thoracostomy and
thoracentesis. This product, using interchangeable pads, allows
for a variety of chest drain insertion techniques to be performed
including ultrasound-guided techniques.

Skills
• Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax
• Ultrasound-guided chest drain insertion (Seldinger-type)
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

Features
• Representation of adult male thorax with arms raised
• Suitable for supine, sitting or leaning forwards positions
• Bony and soft tissue landmarks: manubriosternal joint,
clavicles, ribs, pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
• Bilateral chest drain and needle decompression pads
• Internal ultrasound anatomy: diaphragmatic structures and
collapsed lung
• Can give the impression of breathing under ultrasound when
using the Advanced Pad
• Works with thoracic seals when using the Standard Pad
• Reservoirs can be filled with fluid or mock blood to represent
pleural effusion
• Needle decompression air reservoirs provide realistic release of
air on insertion of needle
• Affordable replaceable pads

Package supplied Part No

• 1 Needle Decompression Pads (Pack of 2) 60231
• 1 Advanced Chest Drain Pads (Pack of 2) 60232
• 1 Standard Chest Drain Pads (Pack of 2) 60234
• 1 Chest Drain Ribs (Pack of 12) 60240
• 1 Torso
• 1 Carry case

Packed weight (lb) & dimensions (in) 35 lb 26 l 11.4 w 18.9 h

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Needle only needle decompression Needle, syringe & saline solution Advanced Chest Drain Pads Standard Chest Drain Pads
needle decompression

Pad feature comparison Advanced Standard

• Ultrasoundable • -
• Use with liquids • -
• Effusion • -
• Hemothorax simulation • -
• Pleural layer • •
• Blunt dissection • •
• Seldinger technique • -
• Can be sutured • •
• Needle insertion • •
• Guidewire insertion • •
• Dilator insertion • •
• Drain tube insertion • •
• Use with adhesive dressings • •
• Shows respiratory swing • -
• Latex free • •

Blunt dissection with drain tube insertion

rib
(casting shadow
onto lung below)

diaphragmatic
lung structure

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Ultrasound guided needle insertion (Seldinger type) Recognition of pleural effusion and ultrasonic landmarks: chest wall,
lung and diaphragmatic structure

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ATLS Skills
Ultrasound Guided Hybrid simulation
Thoracentesis Strap-on
Simulator
Part No: KKMW4A

The new Ultrasound Guided Thoracentesis Simulator features

wearable puncture units that facilitate hybrid training, including
interaction with patients.

There are 2 types of puncture units: mid-scapular line access

and mid-axially line access. Both units include ribs, soft tissue,
pleura and diaphragm. The ribs can be palpated from the
surface to determine site for needle insertion. Volume of the
effusion can be controlled.

Skills
• 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

Features
• Strap-on puncture units provide effective learning of patient
positioning and communication
• 2 sites for access:
- right mid-scapular line
- left mid axial line
• Excellent ultrasound image
Anatomical landmarks can be
• Anatomy includes: ribs, pleura, soft tissue and diaphragm recognised using ultrasound
• Volume of pleural effusion can be controlled to set different
levels of challenges
• Realistic needle-tip resistance and sensation when the needle
penetrates the pleura
• Explanation model to facilitate anatomical understanding
• Ribs can be palpated
• Self sealing material
• Latex free

Package supplied
• 1 Mid-scapular line unit (with organs, puncture pad and straps) Fluid can be collected
• 1 Mid-axial line unit
• 1 Pillow
• 1 Explanation model
• 1 Set of accessories (1 plastic jar, 1 tube with three-way connector, 1 4
1 50ml syringe, 1 funnel)
• 1 Instruction manual
Sample ultrasound image
3 showing:
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Packed weight (lb) & dimensions (mm) TBC lb TBC l TBC w TBC h
5 1 lung
2 2 diaphragm
Product details correct at time of going to press. Subject to change. 3 pleura
4 rib
5 soft tissue

Replacement Parts Part No

Mid-scapular Line Unit Puncture Pad (Set of 2) KK11383-020
Mid-axiallary Line Unit Puncture Pad (Set of 2) KK11383-010

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 General Physical Examination
Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage Cutdown Pad
(DPL) Trainer Part No: 00280
Part No: 60290 A multi-layered pad containing filled veins used for practicing
the cutdown procedure.
This model caters for the emergency procedure of diagnostic
peritoneal lavage which is an integral part of the ATLS courses
Skills
and medical military field training.
• Palpation to locate vein position
• Incising tissue layers
Skills
• Inserting a cannula
• Incision through the abdominal wall
• Vein injection both distally and proximally
• Introduction of instruments
• Tying off veins
• Flushing of abdominal cavity
Features
Features
• Layers simulate the epidermis and subdermal layers
• Soft tissue abdominal wall
• 3 straight veins (each 150mm long) filled with mock
• Fluid Retention Tray allows fluid to be contained within
blood
abdominal cavity (main picture)
• The pad can be connected to the Mock Blood Giving Set
• Mock blood (supplied) can be introduced into the Fluid
Part No: 60651 to simulate blood flow. Only use Mock
Retention Tray to simulate abdominal trauma
Blood - Venous (250ml) Part No: 00223
• Includes perineum
• Latex free
• Skin surface is washable using soap and water
Package supplied
Package supplied Part No
• 1 Cutdown Pad
• 1 Perineum 50104
• 1 DPL Abdominal Wall 60263
Note
• 1 DPL Fluid Retention Tray 60250
It is recommended that the vein is tied off each time, so that
• 1 Mock Blood - Venous (250ml) 00223
the next trainee can continue to use that vein, and it remains
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• 1 DPL base
fluid filled.

Packed weight (lbs) & dimensions (in) 9.3 lb 7.1 l 12.2 w 18.1 h
Packed weight (lbs) & dimensions (in) 0.2 lb 0.4 l 5.9 w 9.8 h

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