Limbs and Things UK

A unique, anatomically correct representation of a 4-lb., 16" female baby developed to teach and practice the vascular accessing of newborns and infants, including the availability of those veins uniquely used in this age group. There are barely discernable blue veins under the replaceable translucent "skins" on the head, right and left arms and the right leg. Veins are now made with latex-free
Dermalike V™ - with 50% less needle drag when accessing and improved tear resistance to permit a greater number of needle "sticks". The veins presented include the temporal, external jugular, post-auricular, basilic, cephalic, saphenous and popliteal. When accessing a "pop" is felt as the needle enters the vein followed by a realistic flashback of simulated blood confirming proper needle placement. The veins were specifically designed to have a small internal diameter, as you would find on a small newborn, to make accessing more challenging, improving technique and confidence. You can practice accessing, securing, dressing, site care, and maintenance for standard IVs and PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter).

A unique feature of the model is a life-like umbilicus allowing the repeated use of a 5FR umbilical catheter to access the umbilical vein, with proper placement verified by a "blood" return. Umbilical tape can be tied around the umbilicus to secure the catheter.

Nasal and oral openings allow placement of nasal cannulas, as well as endotracheal, nasogastric, and feeding tubes to teach suctioning, securing, dressing, cleansing, and maintenance.  A great tool for teaching, training, competency testing and skills assessment.

• Nose and mouth openings allow placement of nasal cannulas, endotracheal tubes, nasotracheal tubes and feeding tubes
• Standard venepuncture facilitating blood withdrawal, fluid infusion and heparinization, sites include:
  • Median, basilic and axillary sites in both arms
  • Saphenous and popliteal veins in right leg
  • External jugular and temporal veins
• Central catheter insertion, securing, dressing and maintenance
• PICC line insertion, securing, dressing and maintenance
• Umbilical catheterisation