Ingrowing Toenail Trainer (Dark Skin Tone)
The Ingrowing Toenail Trainer closely simulates an adult inflamed toe end and allows for procedures such as wedge excision, ring block and total ablation of the nailbed.
This cost-effective trainer comes equipped with 3 interchangeable Toe Ends (80073), that allow 2 wedge excision procedures to be carried out on each toe. The trainer also includes a Toe Jig (80074) that allows for the toe to be secured and fixed in position when performing ingrowing toenail procedures.
Ingrown toenail removal is common practice for both general practitioners and family medicine practitioners and is an essential skill that is required in general surgery training such as the intercollegiate surgical curriculum.
Overview
- Cost effective: 3 Toe Ends in the set
- 2 wedge excision procedures can be carried out on each toe end
- Toe ends can be replaced in seconds
Realism
- Replicates an inflamed toe of a adult ingrown toenail
Versatility
- Quick and easy to set up
- Interchangeable Toe Ends allows for multiple procedures to be performed per kit
Cleaning
- Toe and Toe Jig can be wiped clean with water and soap
Safety
- Contains latex
Simulated Patient
- This ingrown toenail simulator can be used for professional-to-patient communication simulation
Anatomy
- Adult toe with an ingrowing toenail
Skills Gained
- Ring block techniques
- Application of a tourniquet
- Total nail avulsion
- Phenolization techniques
- Ablation of the nail bed
- Wedge excision - partial nail avulsion
Who is required to perform ingrown toenail procedures?
In the UK, general practitioners who specialise in minor surgery should be fully trained in ingrown toenail procedures whilst in the US this would be the responsibility of the family medicine practitioner. Podiatrists will also be required to perform ingrown toenail procedures.
Can you purchase replacement toes for the ingrowing toenail trainer?
Yes, you can buy separate Toe Ends in either dark or light skin tones, which come in packs of 3.
How do you replace a Toe End on the Ingrowing Toenail Trainer?
To remove the toe simply depress the clip located at the back of the Toe Jig that is holding the toe securely and gently pull the Toe End. When attaching a new toe, thread the flexible plastic strip attached to the toe through the slot at the front of the Toe Jig. To secure grip the end of the strip and pull slowly.
Can Trainees use iodine or saline solutions when performing this procedure?
Yes, both saline and iodine solutions are safe to use on the Ingrowing Toenail Trainer when performing procedures. Alternatively, the trainer can be washed using soapy water when multiple procedures are performed on a single toe.
Does the Ingrowing Toenail Trainer contain Latex?
As an initiative to reduce environmental impact and improve trainee safety Limbs & Things are determined to remove latex from all products wherever is possible, as such the Ingrowing Toenail Trainer doesn’t contain any latex.
