Cautions
1. This synthetic blood is specially for-
mulated to be compatible with the
self-sealing veins and plastics used in
manufacturing the foot.
2. 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).
3. DO NOT allow “blood” to dry on
the simulator — it may stain the foot.
4. Use only 500 cc of infusion fluid as a
larger amount will also increase the
pressure of the venous system, result-
ing in leaks.
5. DO NOT clean the simulator with
solvents or corrosive material as they
will damage it.
6. The Nasco Vein Tubing Sealant Kit
(
LF01099U
) will extend the useful
life of the tubing.
Supplies/Replacement Parts for
the Adult IV Foot
LF00845U
Arterial Blood,
1 quart
LF00846U
Arterial Blood,
1 gallon
LF01007
Adult IV Foot
LF01007A
Adult IV Foot White
Replacement Skin Only
LF01007B
Adult IV Foot Replacement
Vein Only
LF01007C
Adult IV Foot Skin and Vein
Replacement Kit
SB29863U
Fluid Supply Stand
LF09919
Nasco
Cleaner
About the Simulator…
The
Adult IV Foot Simulator
duplicates the human condition as closely
as modern plastics technology allows —
it is almost the real thing. Its care and
treatment should be the same as with
a patient; abuse or rough handling will
damage the simulator — just as it would
cause pain or injury to a patient.
This unit is the simulation of the entire
human foot from the lower leg to the toe
tips. Externally the skin texture is realistic
to the touch.
Although this foot will provide you long
trouble-free usage, the skin and veins can
be readily replaced when needed. The
outer skin is easily peeled off revealing
the “core” and veins providing, literally,
a brand new foot. The life of the replace-
able skin and veins will be prolonged by
utilizing smaller needle sizes (such as 20-
to 25-gauge). However, if instruction with
larger needle sizes is required, this can
be done; the skin and veins will merely
need to be replaced sooner. Replacement
Skin and Vein Kits are available through
Nasco (see list of supplies).
List of Components
3 cc syringe with needle
12 cc syringe with needle
22 gauge needle
Small white towels (2 each)
Infusion butterfly set
IV bags (2 each) with clamps
Lubricant (5 oz.)
Foot stand
Foam foot support
Powdered red artificial blood
Internal Structure
Internally the vascular structure (rubber
tubing) includes injectable long saphen-
ous vein, short saphenous vein, and
dorsal venous arch. The venous system
is constructed of special self-sealing
rubber tubing with the lumen being the
approximate size of a human vein (Figure
1). The vascular structure has an inlet
tube and an outlet tube above the ankle
and it is via these tubes that the venous
system is filled. Thus, the techniques of
blood drawing and starting intravenous
infusions may be practiced on the Adult
IV Foot.
Figure 1
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