Outline

For demonstration and practice of lumbar puncture and anesthesia

Skills Gained

· Patient positioning

· Lumbar puncture and sampling

      · Epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, caudal anesthesia and sympathetic nerve block

Features

· Anatomy:

1)  Accurate anatomy including lumbosacral vertebrae, interspinal ligament, epidural space, subarachnoid space, spinal cord

2)  Anatomical landmarks for easy locating

      · Key Features:

1)  Suitable for lateral and sitting positions

2)  Real friction during needle insertion

3)  A "pop" is felt as the needle enters the tissue with realistic outflow of simulated CSF confirming successful needle placement