Swallowing mechanism model

Anatomical model
Anatomy
Main product
Nursing

Learn the mechanism of swallowing, and practice practical way of preventing miss-swallowing!

Price on request

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.

This Swallowing Mechanism Model is a medical teaching equipment that was developed with the purpose of helping helpers learn the mechanism of swallowing and the proper method of preventing swallowing disorders (miss-swallowing) when giving assistance in eating. It should help prevent pneumonia caused by swallowing disorders which is often overlooked in caring for the elderly.

Knowledge

What you learn

Anatomical model modality. The competencies this equipment trains, in the language of the training plan.

Study the mechanism of swallowing
Learn what causes miss-swallowing
Study proper posture when eating and its relation with bed angle
Study neck angle (head angle) and its relation with miss-swallowing
Practice emergency care when food gets stuck
Swallowing drills and practice in giving mouth care
Learn how to insert tube through nose, and the intermittent tube eating method
Study internal mouth absorbency

Related procedures: Patient care

Knowledge

Cases and pathologies

The clinical scenarios that can be simulated with this equipment.

This model can show swallowing disorders:

Dysphagia
Aspiration during feeding
Aspiration pneumonia
Assisted feeding in the elderly person

Catalogue

Features and what's included

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

Features

MOUTH CARE:

The tongue is soft and able to pull out. Can have swallowing drills, study the tongue and muscles surrounding the mouth, and practice absorption.

SWALLOWING MECHANISM MODEL:

Can confirm the condition of the tube inserted through the nose, while observing the angle
Can learn intermittent tube eating method, while observing the angle.
Can grasp the condition of eating by use of bolus model.

VARYING POSITION:

Neck angle (head angle) can be bent about 15° forward and about 45° backward.
Can comprehend the relation between neck angle (head angle) and movement of windpipe / esophagus.

Includes

1 Swallowing mechanism
1 Transparent cover
1 Bolus model with wire
1 Talcum powder
1 Storage case

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.