Outline

This valuable task trainer is ideal for practice intravenous puncture on the lower arm and hand. It realistically mimics a lower arm with venous access for IV therapy which permits detailed exercises in venipuncture so that the technique can be mastered before coming to real patients.

Skills Gained

. Identify puncture locations through palpation of the veins at both lower arm and hand.

. Venipuncture practice in superficial vein of the lower arm.

. Vein roll-over  

Features

· Realism: 

  Realistic appearance and anatomy

· Key Features:

  1)  Easy to set up and use

  2)  Realistic characteristic “pop” can be felt when needle penetrates veins

  3)  Produces a realistic backflow of blood or fluid injected in the syringe

  4)  The hand skin and the veins can be easily removed and replaced after use