ABOUT THE TRAINER
The Venatech IV Trainer includes the three main veins
used in phlebotomy — cephalic, basilic, and median
cubital — all in correct anatomical position.
An arterial vessel is present on the trainer for arterial
blood gas simulation, and can also be used as a tool
for showing how to correct the puncture through a
vein into an artery. Besides practicing phlebotomy
skills, the trainer helps students learn essential
patient communication skills, such as explaining the
procedure to the patient, asking them to close their
fist, etc.
Although this trainer will provide you with long
trouble-free usage, the skin, veins, and artery can be
easily replaced. Simply peel off the old skin, revealing
the foam “core” with veins and artery, then remove
old veins and artery. After installing replacement
veins, artery, and skin, you have, literally, a brand
new trainer. The life of the replaceable skin, veins,
and artery will be prolonged by utilizing small
needle sizes (such as 20- to 25-gauge). However, if
instruction with larger needle sizes is required, this
can be done; the skin, veins, and artery will merely
need replacing sooner. Skin, vein, and artery kits are
available through Nasco (see list of supplies).
TRAINER SETUP
1.
Mix the synthetic blood in two small containers,
with
1
⁄
2
cup of water in each. Add a few granules
of each color concentrate to the water in each
container (red in one; blue in the other). Stir to
dissolve the concentrate.
Note:
Trainer comes
with enough blood concentrate for several uses.
2.
Fill a syringe with the red-colored fluid. Next,
connect an empty syringe to the artery tube
(lower right tube) and pull back on the plunger
to evacuate the air in the tube. Pinch off the tube
between the trainer and syringe with your fingers
and remove the syringe. Attach the syringe with
the red-colored fluid to the tube and release the
tube, allowing the red fluid to charge the artery.
3.
Fill the other two syringes with blue fluid and
connect one to the upper right tube, over the red
syringe. Remove the red cap on the upper left
tube. Inject one syringe of blue fluid completely
through the system, catching it in the mixing
cup as it exits the left tube. Replace the red cap.
Pull the plunger all the way back and pinch off
the tubing. Connect the full syringe of blue fluid.
Release the tubing, allowing the fluid to pressurize
the system.
4.
Gently push on the syringe plungers until you feel
resistance (the plunger should move back if the
chamber is pressurized). Use only light pressure to
avoid forcing the red plug out of the tubing.
5.
Palpate for a vein.
6.
Insert the needle into a vessel and withdraw fluid.
Note:
If evacuated system is being used, fluid will
rush into the test tube. If you are using a winged
infusion set, flashback will be present in the
tubing. If no flashback appears, gently push on
the plunger.
7.
For arterial sticks, insert the needle of the syringe
into the area under the vein on the right side and
pull back on the plunger.
CARE OF THE TRAINER
After each class use, disconnect the “blood” syringes
and flush them with tap water. Next, remove the
small red plug in the upper left tube and flush the
tubes in the trainer with the syringes. The outside
of the trainer may be washed with Ivory
®
liquid
detergent and water. Be sure the trainer is dry and
excess water is drained from the veins before storing
in the box.
Ordinary stains can be removed by washing with
soap and warm water. Newsprint, similar printed
paper, or plastic will permanently stain the trainer
if prolonged contact occurs. Stubborn stains may
be removed with Nasco Cleaner (LF09919U) by
dispensing it on the area and wiping with a soft cloth
or paper towel.
CAUTIONS
1.
The synthetic blood is specially formulated to
be compatible with the self-sealing veins and
plastics used in manufacturing the trainer.
2.
NEVER use synthetic blood for intramuscular
injection.
3.
Do not use dull or burred needles, as these will
cause leaks in the system. Burred needles will
cause permanent damage. Use smaller needles
(20- to 25-gauge).
4.
Do not allow “blood” to dry on the trainer — it
may stain.
5.
Do not clean the trainer with solvents or corrosive
materials, as they will cause damage.
6.
Do not use for subcutaneous injection. Nasco
Intradermal Injection Simulator (LF01008U)
is specially designed for intradermal injection
training and practice.
7.
Use care when working with the blood concen-
trate; it will stain clothing.
8.
Use only light pressure on the syringes to avoid
forcing the red plug out of the tubing.
DISCLAIMER
The
Life
/
form
®
Venatech IV Trainer is only intended
for use in a teaching or other controlled environment
in which the skills learned with the trainer are taught
or evaluated. This trainer should only be used under
the supervision of a properly qualified instructor or
other health care professional proficient in the skills
taught with the trainer.
SUPPLIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
FOR VENATECH IV TRAINER
LF01165U
Light Skin, Vein, and
Artery Replacement Kit
LF01166U
Dark Skin, Vein, and
Artery Replacement Kit
LF01178U
Replacement Blood Kit,
Red and Blue, pkg. of 5
LF01177U
Vein Replacement Kit
LF09919U
Nasco Cleaner
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