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Liver Abscess Puncture & Thoracentesis Simulator (semi-recumbent position for critical care)

Reference 10654 · Task trainer

Liver Abscess Puncture & Thoracentesis Simulator (semi-recumbent position for critical care)

  • Task trainer
  • Gastroenterology
  • Main product
  • Medicine

Simulates realistic human anatomical structures with clear bony landmarks, featuring positions for routine puncture and semi-recumbent critical care. Includes voice prompts for breath-holding and puncture errors, ideal for training in liver abscess puncture and thoracentesis.

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

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Catalogue

Description

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

Product No.: PC-MEE010.01

image.png Overview

Simulates realistic human anatomical structures with clear bony landmarks, featuring positions for routine puncture and semi-recumbent critical care. Includes voice prompts for breath-holding and puncture errors, ideal for training in liver abscess puncture and thoracentesis.

image.pngAnatomy

Standardized patient model can be positioned supine or semi-recumbent, with palpable landmarks like the clavicle, axilla, and intercostal spaces for accurate puncture localization.

image.png Realism

Allows for liver abscess puncture training with identifiable tenderness points and breath-holding prompts. Provides a distinct voiding sensation and the ability to aspirate simulated liver abscess fluid. Supports bone marrow puncture training.

image.png Cleaning

Clean the trainer with a damp cloth, using warm water and neutral detergent. Do not use any abrasive Nettoyage agents or materials.
Allow the trainer to completely dry before storing.
Keep away from direct sunlight.

Specifications

Package (kg) & Dimension(cm) LxWxH

14.6

102

50

29

Knowledge

What you learn

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

  • Palpate the clavicle, the axilla and the intercostal spaces to locate the puncture.
  • Position the patient supine or in the semi-recumbent critical care position.
  • Direct breath-holding by the patient during the puncture.
  • Recognise the loss of resistance and aspirate the contents of the abscess.
  • Correct puncture errors from the voice prompts.

Related procedures: Thoracentesis

Knowledge

Cases and pathologies

The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.

  • Liver abscess: puncture and drainage.
  • Pleural effusion: thoracentesis in the critically ill patient.
  • Bone marrow puncture.
  • A patient who cannot lie flat and must be nursed semi-recumbent.
Catalogue

Features and what's included

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

Features

  • Standardised patient that can be placed supine or semi-recumbent.
  • Crisp, palpable bone landmarks.
  • Tender points identifiable on examination.
  • Voice prompts for breath-holding and for puncture errors.
  • Aspiration of the simulated abscess contents.
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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Catalogue

Other related equipment

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

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