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Page 1: ...PARACENTESIS TRAINER limbsandthings com For more skills training products visit Sussex Street St Philips Bristol BS2 0RA UK sales limbsandthings com 44 0 117 311 0500 User Guide 60100 ...

Page 2: ...IS PADS 9 ADDING THE ASCITES FLUID WATER 11 USING THE LARGE VOLUME REFILL SYSTEM 13 USE OF THE PADS 15 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 16 THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE 17 ULTRASOUND PROCEDURE 18 CLEANING STORAGE AFTER USE 19 INDEX A GOOD STARTING POINT Visit the website or YouTube channel limbsandthings com youtube com limbsandthings Take a look at our Paracentesis Trainer video ...

Page 3: ...stic purposes Professional to patient communication Landmark or ultrasound techniques can be practiced side by side Internal echogenic anatomy to allow recognition of landmarks under ultrasound Two 3 5 l chambers can be filled with water Self sealing pads withstanding up to 200 needle or up to 100 catheter insertions Realistic tissue and needle response Ability to insert and remove a drain Cost ef...

Page 4: ...or assessment and repair 9 Clean the product with a damp soft cloth or sponge using only warm water with mild detergent 10 Do not use flammable solvents near or on this product 11 Do not allow young children to use this product Caution please retain for future reference DO NOT USE THE PARACENTESIS TRAINER IF The Torso is not assembled correctly The skin or organs are torn or not properly fitted Th...

Page 5: ...5 As above plus You will need not supplied For Ultrasound guided Paracentesis Kidney dish Scalpel 21G needle Catheter Ultrasound gel Large curvilinear probe SET UP ...

Page 6: ...6 Remove skin and un screw the two frames Add or remove internal anatomy ...

Page 7: ...ir Push down to secure in place FITTING FLOATING BOWEL TO THE BOWEL Plug the Floating Bowel into one of the three holes in the bowel ADDING REMOVING INTERNAL ANATOMY Bowel Bowel x2 Floating bowels x2 1 for each cavity Can be located in either cavity as needed Bowels should be located in the trainer before liver or spleen 2 1 ...

Page 8: ...8 FITTING THE LIVER Locate on right hand side of the torso Line up the hole on the Liver with the plug on the upper left of the torso Push until located Liver 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...ow the same steps as fitting the Liver Locate the flange within the detached frame and make sure notches line up and push pad through the frame Attach the frame to the torso The text on frame should be at the apex of the belly Spleen FITTING THE PARACENTESIS PADS 1 3 2 ...

Page 10: ...ning knobs and tighten The pad is now in place The retaining knobs need to be securely fastened to avoid leakage We recommend rotating the pad by 180 degrees after every 100 needle insertions to get maximum use from the pad 4 6 5 ...

Page 11: ...ake up to 3 5 litres of fluid at any one time We recommend even for diagnostic training the reservoir is kept full We recommend filling the trainer where it will be used as it will be heavy to move At the back of the model ensure that both clamps are closed Add funnel and pour in water ADDING THE ASCITES FLUID WATER 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 12: ...12 Lie trainer on the back and add skin Secure the skin with the 2 pegs on each side 5 6 ...

Page 13: ... container should be over half full at all times Unscrew the lid holding the lid and rotating the bottle to avoid tangling of the tubes Screw lid on tightly and ensure the clamp on the refill system is closed USING THE LARGE VOLUME REFILL SYSTEM 2 3 1 ...

Page 14: ...bulge slightly and feel firm to the touch A further 2 4 pumps may be needed if the pad is still not firm Once filled close the clamp on the fluid refill system The trainer is ready to use Do not over pump If over pumped leakage from the pad may occur To prevent this open the clamp on the fluid refill system and release the valve on the hand pump to release pressure 4 6 7 5 8 ...

Page 15: ...ad Performance of the pad could be reduced after this date Each pad can withstand up to 200 needle insertions This can be achieved by rotating the pad 180 degree s clockwise once 100 needle impressions have been made USE OF THE PADS SHELF LIFE OF THE PADS ...

Page 16: ...16 Insert the needle you should feel it pass through the peritoneum then remove fluid Ensure you have a kidney dish below the pad DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES 1 2 ...

Page 17: ... needle completely The fluid water will then begin to drain from the model Ensure you have a kidney dish below the pad Insert the catheter into the Paracentesis Pad Push forward the fringe whilst holding still the oval ring of the catheter Ensure all of the holes on the tip of the catheter are inserted into the model THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 18: ... Navigate around the Paracentesis Pad with the curved probe Ensure a curved probe is being used Apply ultrasound gel to the probe and Paracentesis Pad The underlying anatomy of the model will display on the ultrasound machine ...

Page 19: ... well as the pad itself Allow the trainer to air dry over night before returning to storage Release the connection between the trainer and the fluid refill system When complete remove the pads by un screwing the retaining knobs Remove bottle top to prevent pads from sucking in CLEANING AND STORAGE AFTER USE 1 3 2 4 You may need to tilt the model slightly to empty any remaining water ...

Page 20: ...ger Built on the knowledge and experience gained in the design of the Chest Drain Trainer there was a clear opportunity for a Paracentesis model which was reasonably priced tailored exactly to the teaching requirements and easy to set up I feel confident we ve achieved this and hope our customers agree ...

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