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Reference 04148 · Task trainer

Breast self-examination simulator

  • Task trainer
  • Cancer
  • Main product
  • Nursing

A breast model with a fluid mass that shifts under palpation almost exactly as it would in a real patient, with different findings already placed on each side.

Price on request

Available in Spain, Portugal and Andorra · delivery time given in the proposal

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Description

What this equipment is and what it's designed for.

The breast self-examination simulator is a teaching and practice simulator for training individuals in breast palpation techniques.

The simulator allows women to practice all phases of breast examination in both seated and supine positions. This lightweight simulator is designed with a concave backrest that allows it to be placed against the patient for easy demonstration or practice of palpation techniques.

The self-examination simulator comes complete with an instructional guide and the American Cancer Society’s Guide to Breast Examination.

Knowledge

What you learn

Task trainer modality. The competencies this equipment trains, in the language of the training plan.

  • Breast self-examination technique
  • Palpation of the breast in the seated position and in the supine position
  • Recognition of breast lumps
  • Orderly following of all the phases of the examination
  • Teaching the technique to the patient

Related procedures: Mammary

Knowledge

Cases and pathologies

The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.

This simulator can be used to work on:
  • Early detection of breast cancer
  • Palpable breast lump
  • Changes in the breast that make it advisable to seek advice
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Features and what's included

What the equipment does and what comes in the box, as described by the manufacturer.

Features

  • Each breast has abnormalities. The left breast has a small nodule in the upper outer quadrant and a fibroadenoma in the lower inner quadrant. The right breast has a fixed nodule in the upper outer quadrant and a fluid-filled cyst in the lower inner quadrant.
  • Special vinyl formulations have been used to create the most realistic look and feel possible.
  • Realistic fluid breast mass. This mass allows the displacement of breast tissue under palpation almost exactly as it occurs in a live patient.

Includes

  • Adjustable neck strap (3 feet long)
  • Adjustable waist strap (4 feet long)
Technical

Services for this equipment

Services matter: the equipment gets commissioned, the staff know how to use it and maintenance is settled before you start. Include them in your budget and avoid having to raise a second purchase.

  • Preventive maintenance We'll let you know when it's due
Technical

Documentation

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Other related equipment

They train the same technique. Each one approaches it in its own way: none of them replaces this one.

See Mammary →

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