Blue Phantom True Anatomy™ Series Use and Care Instructions
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Leg Model Use and Care Instructions
Model # BPL400/BPL550/BPL560
Included in this package
Leg Training Model
Hard or soft carrying case (optional)
Simulated Blood Refill Solution (reorder # BRS30)
Use and Care Instructions
Introduction to Your Training Model
This model is intended as a platform for ultrasound guided vascular access hands-on technique training. The model is designed to
be extremely realistic and its self sealing design provides you with superb durability. In order to get the most out of your training
platform, it is important that you properly care for your model.
Care Instructions
Anatomy of Your Training Model
1.
Remove your training model from its shipping container and make sure that you have received all of the items listed in
the “Included in this package” above. If you did not receive one or more of the listed items, please contact Blue
Phantom Customer Support immediately by calling (425) 881-8830 or emailing
2.
Familiarize yourself with the anatomy of your training model.
Using Your Training Model
1.
After removing all packaging, place the model in the proper orientation by positioning the leg model in the supine
position.
2.
Place ultrasound gel on the model or on the ultrasound transducer in adequate quantities so that the probe slides
effortlessly across the surface of the model. Add more gel as necessary.
3.
Adjust the ultrasound system controls per the manufacturer’s instructions, increasing and decreasing the depth and
gain controls until the desired image is obtained.
Using Needles and Catheters
USE A SHARPNEEDLE! In order to experience the best performance from your training platform, it is important that you use the
appropriate sized needles and catheters on your model. We recommend that you utilize a new sharp 18 - 21 gauge needle and
similarly sized catheter kits when accessing the vessels in the model. While the tissue simulation materials will tolerate larger
bore needles, their use may cause needle tracks to take longer to absorb or even become permanent. Do not use any needle
larger than 18 gauge or permanent damage to your model may occur. Smaller bore needles (>22 gauge) used aggressively can
bend during use and damage your model as the needle tip is dragged through the material rather than coursing smoothly
through the tissue. Dull needle tips create the same dragging effect and may also cause permanent damage to the tissue.
Therefore it is important to replace needle tips about every ten cannulations.
CAUTION: Please use extreme care when using needles and sharp objects as to not accidentally injure yourself during training.
