Overview
Veins are:
- Self-sealing for repeated use
- Replaceable
- Rechargeable via a one-way valve
- Supplied with mock blood under pressure
Realism
- Can be used with Standardized/Simulated Patient. Straps onto the arm or back of the hand
Versatility
- The pad can be connected to the Mock Blood Giving Set (Product No. 60651) to simulate blood flow. Only for use with Mock Blood - Venous (Product No. 00223)
Cleaning
- Washable using soap and water
- Epidermis is replaceable
Safety
- Tough backing plate to prevent needle stick injuries
- These veins contain latex
Anatomy
- Lumen sizes of veins (1 of each): 1mm, 4mm, 6mm
Skills Gained
- Professional-to-patient communication
- Insertion of a needle
- Insertion of cannula
- Management of blood flow
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Pad base with strap
References
Undergraduate Medicine
Practical Skills and Procedures, General Medical Council, April 2019, p.4 & 5 Diagnostic Procedures 5. Take blood cultures: take samples of venous blood to test for the growth of infectious organisms 7. Carry out venepuncture: insert a needle into a patient's vein to take a sample of blood for testing.