Description
Skill Development
- Psychomotor skills associated with targeting the nerves of the brachial plexus for peripheral nerve block regional anesthesia
- Needle insertion using Interscalene and/or Supraclavicular approaches
- Ultrasound imaging skills
- Transducer and needle manipulation and movement
- Visualize needle tip positioning, proximity and placement verification
- Recognition of nerve bundles, arteries, veins and muscular anatomy
Landmarks
- Sternocleidomastoid muscle
- Clavicle
- Interscalene groove
- Internal jugular and carotid artery (which pulses)
- Anterior and middle scalene muscle
- Brachial plexus
Features
- Includes body form with replaceable SmarTissue, nerve stimulator electronics, and SmarTissue software (PC compatible*)
- Ultrasound compatible for guidance during needle sticks and catheter placement
- Anatomically correct human torso with landmarks for enhanced realism
- Distinct “pop” is visualized and palpated when the needle enters into the neural sheath
- SmarTissue software interprets unique signals, illuminating a green circle if the needle is proximal to the nerve and a red dot if the needle is inserted into the nerve
- Optional articulating head increases realism
- Includes a simulated arterial pulse
- Can be injected with simulated anesthesia, which is naturally expelled for repeated use.
Components
- SmarTissue Upper Body Form, Replaceable SmarTissue, SmarTissue Software, Universal Needle Adaptor, Arterial Pulse Hand Pump, Carrying Case, User’s Guide
Laptop not included.
Dimensions
- Size: 18″ h; 27″ w; 8.5″ d (carrying case)
- Weight: 27 lbs
