Nickie® is an anatomical doll used to practise medical device training for special medical needs children. Nurses and paramedics can use it to train school and hospital staff, as well as parents and home care providers.
Overview
Ileostomy stoma is in the lower right abdomen
Gastrostomy device is implanted and feeding tube is included
A tracheostomy tube is inserted and secured with a standard tracheostomy tube holder
A PICC is positioned in the forearm and secured with a ‘Stat-Lock’
Injection port on the left thigh
Fluid drain in the left heel
Anus is sized for a Diastat syringe
Anatomy
Open oral and nasal passages
Skills Gained
Tracheostomy management
Tracheal tube suctioning
Gastrostomy training
Care of a gastrostomy button
Urethral catheter insertion
Stoma care
Oral suctioning
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line care
References
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Curriculum for Paediatric Training, General Paediatrics,p.31
Urethral catheterisation
Tracheal intubation of term newborn babies
