Our Basic Breast Examination Trainer provides a highly realistic learning platform for acquiring the fundamental skills to perform Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE) and self breast examinations.
Interchangeable pathologies can be placed in various locations on the internal supports to represent different complications and pathologies. This includes:
- Cyst
- Fibrocystic Disease
- Fibroadenoma
- 3 differently sized Carcinomas
This breast examination simulator was developed in collaboration with leading clinicians from Torbay Hospital, CSRC University of Liverpool and the Clinical Practice Centre, St James’s University Hospital.
Overview
- Pathologies are easily changeable and can be placed in various predetermined locations
Realism
- Soft tissue breasts offer a realistic look and feel
Versatility
- Range of pathologies can be moved within the breast model for a variety of diagnostic scenarios
- Ergonomic design for Simulated Patient exercises, including prolonged use in OSCEs and assessments
- Adjustable straps to fit a wide range of simulated patients
Cleaning
- Skin surface is washable using soap and water
Safety
- Product skin surface is washable using a mild soap and water
- Allow to fully dry before storing
Simulated Patient
- Wearable breast component can be used with a simulated patient, strap fastenings can be adjusted to the wearer
Anatomy
- Realistic soft tissue for palpation of the breast
- Supplied with a variety of pathologies:
- Carcinomas (2cm, 3cm and 5cm in size)
- Cyst
- Fibrocystic disease
- Fibroadenoma
Skills Gained
- Clinical Breast Examination (CBE)
- Self Breast Examination
- Identification of anatomical landmarks
- Location and diagnosis of pathologies
- Professional to patient communication with Simulated Patient set-up
Product Contains
Comparison |
Product No. |
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What's included | 41202 | 41200 | 41201 | |
- | Wearable Examination Breasts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
41203 | Lymph Node Pads + Lymph Nodes | No | No | Yes |
40204 | Pathologies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
41205 | Breast Examination Inserts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
40206 | Breast Pathologies Supports | Yes | Yes | Yes |
40207 | Breast Back Plates | Yes | Yes | Yes |
- | Breast Examination Torso | No | Yes | Yes |
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References
National Organisation of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Content, 2017 Independent Practice Competencies p.14 3.b Uses advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings. 3.c Employs screening and diagnostic strategies in the development of diagnoses.
AAFP Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents Reprint No. 282, 2016 Women’s Health and Gynecologic Care p.7 9. Breast health a. Anatomy and physiology of benign diseases of the breast (including cysts, adenomas, and fibrocystic changes through the menstrual cycle) b. Evaluation and management of breast disease... d. Evidence-based recommendations ... clinical breast examination (CBE), breast self-examination (BSE)
AAMC (2008) - Recommendations for Preclerkship Clinical Skills Education for Undergraduate Medical Education p.26 Appendix 5: Patient Examination. “Perform ... breast exam and describe examination process and findings”
CPMEC Australian Curriculm Framework for Junior Doctors v 3.1, 2012, p.7: History and Examination: Performs a comprehensive examination of all systems; Elicits symptoms & signs relevant to the presenting problem or condition. Discriminates between the possible differential diagnoses relevant to a patient's presenting problems or conditions
RACGP Curriculum for Australian General Practice 2016, CS16 Core Skills unit, p.23 CS2.2.2.2a Demonstrate appropriate and respectful physical examination technique CS2.2.2.5a Identify situations where physical examination findings are inconsistent with history CS2.2.2.2b Effectively utilise appropriate clinical tools to optimise examination CS2.2.2.3b Effectively summarise key examination findings for the patient
RANZCOG Curriculum, 3rd Ed. (2015) p.49 B.1.2 Antenatal care Assess and manage common clinical problems that arise in pregnancy ...Breast pain, breast lump
Medical Deans' Clinical Assessment Blueprints for the medical graduate 4. Conducts ... organ(s)/system specific physical examination as appropriate. 5. Integrates the information obtained to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis and differential diagnosis.