CHARACTERISTICS

• The right side of the manikin has two cut-away viewing areas to provide awareness of the anatomical relationships between the skin surface, musculature, ribs, and lungs.
• The left side has a pressurized tension pneumothorax site to relieve air that has accumulated within the pleural space and is restricting lung inflation.
• There is also a site where chest tubes may be surgically placed to treat pleural effusion by draining fluids from the pleural space.
• The fluid color, volume, and viscosity is controlled by the instructor.

INCLUDE

• Chest tube manikin
• 5 Replaceable surgical chest tube site pads
• 5 Replaceable pneumothorax chest pads
• 1 Manual pump
• 1 Fluid bag reservoir
• 1 Hard carry case
• Instructions manual

Description

This manikin is designed specifically to teach the theory, anatomy, and skills needed to manage pre-hospital chest trauma, as well as ongoing chest tube maintenance.