Ultrasound Paracentesis Trainer

Simulab's Ultrasound Paracentesis Trainer ultrasound compatible trainer allows the user to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic paracentesis.

The anatomically correct trainer is positioned to simulate a patient sitting up at a 45-degree angle with a distended abdomen and includes the pubic symphysis, iliac crest, and umbilicus.

The procedure can be performed at the midline below the umbilicus or 2 fingerbreadths anterior and 2 fingerbreadths cephalad to the anterosuperior iliac spine.

The inferior epigastric vessels can be visualized under ultrasound.

Available in Light, Medium, and Dark Tones. 

What's included:

• Paracentesis Base
• Replaceable Tissue 
• 7/16'' Nut Driver

Features:

• Ultrasound compatible with replaceable tissue
• Internal anatomy includes superficial epigastric vessels, liver and spleen, rectus abdominal muscles, and intestines
• Allows up to one liter of intraperitoneal fluid removal
• Replaceable tissue is durable and allows for repeated use
• Palpable anatomy and realistic needle response

Skills:

• Use an ultrasound probe to minimize risks and learn to:
• Locate the pocket of ascites
• Gauge the distance from skin to fluid, and avoid bowel
• Look for blood vessels beneath the skin using a vascular probe
• Drain the fluid from the peritoneal cavity
• Use the traditional lateral gutter technique or midline linea alba technique
• Palpate anatomic landmarks significant to the procedure

Specs:

Dimensions: 16'' x 16'' x 16''
Weight: 19 lbs