Training skills
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This model was designed by nutrition nurses at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to demonstrate to parents/carers the technique for inserting nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes in children
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This simple to use simulator helps identify the stages of placement, ensuring that the nasogastric device is passed safely and correctly.
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This child manikin enables parents/carers to visualise the correct positioning of nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes and also practise the associated techniques
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Families have reported that The Hungry Manikin gave them invaluable practice and increased their confidence and understanding.
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Measurement, placement and securement of nasogastric tube
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Insertion of gastrostomy tube
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As the manikin accepts fluids, training in the following procedures is now possible:
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Aspiration of the stomach for confirming correct tube placement
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Measuring pH (acidity/alkalinity) of stomach aspirate
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Enteral feeding via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes
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Administration of liquid based medicines
Features
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The Hungry Manikin has been significantly improved so that fluids can be introduced into the stomach
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The transparent cover is now removable and, by means of a simple connector, the stomach can be removed for cleaning
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Movable epiglottis to demonstrate swallowing
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Transparent body - allowing trainees to observe the tube being passed
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Divided nasal septum
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Gastrostomy opening
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Representation of lungs and oesophagus
Content Delivery
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Instruction manual
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Rigid carrying case
Size 8 Fr Nasogastric and Size 12 Fg Ryles tubes should be used with this model
Por favor notar que os impostos estão inclusos.
