Arterial Puncture Wrist (Midtone)
Skin Tone
Currently available in Light or Dark skin tones
The Arterial Puncture Training Wrist is designed to provide training in arterial puncture and to allow trainees to practice skills ranging from needle insertion to catheter insertion. This model offers realistic tissue and artery wall resistance for needle injection, which allows for artificial blood to be observed whilst flowing into the needle.
Overview
- Speed of pulse is variable
- Flashback can be observed
Realism
- Arterial pulse is palpable
- Soft tissue and artery wall provide realistic needle resistance
Versatility
- Puncture sites not visible after use
- One-touch, leak free connectors
Cleaning
- Easy clean up
- Skin, pad and artery tube are replaceable
Skills Gained
- Palpation of radial artery
- Needle insertion
- Blood collection
References
AAFP Recommended Curriculum Guidelines for Family Medicine Residents Urgent and Emergent Care (2016, p. 8): In the appropriate setting, the resident should demonstrate the ability to independently perform or appropriately refer the following: ... a.Arterial catheter insertion and blood gas sampling
ACGME General Surgery Milestones (p.8): This resident ... is able to reliably perform basic procedures, including ... arterial puncture
Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils, Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors version 3.1, 2012, p.31 ...provide safe treatment to patients through competently performing certain procedures... Arterial puncture in an adult
Health Workforce Australia, Medical Graduate Competency Framework Stage 2 Final Report, 2012 General Procedural: Collection of arterial blood sample from the radial artery - Performs in a simulated environment
NHS National Practitioner Program: Matrix Specification for the Physician Associate (2016). p.127: Core Procedural Skills: ... Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
Specialty Training Curriculum For Core Medical Training, 2013 (p.165): The CMT StR is expected to be competent, and maintain competency, in the following practical procedures in the Foundation curriculum during Core Medical Training: ...Arterial blood gas sampling
GMC Outcomes for provisionally registered doctors with a licence to practise (The Trainee Doctor), 2015 p. 8: Core clinical and procedural skills ...: Arterial puncture in an adult
Practical Skills and Procedures, General Medical Council, April 2019, p.4 Diagnostic Procedures Carry out arterial blood gas and acid base sampling from the radial artery in adults. Insert a needle into the patient's radial artery (in the wrist) to take a sample of arterial blood and interpret the results