Arterial Puncture Wrist
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
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2 Plastic jars
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2 Connection tubes
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Air bulb
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Vinyl sheet
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Storage case
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Wrist & hand model with circulation pump
References
Physician Associate
NHS National Practitioner Program: Matrix Specification for the Physician Associate (2016). p.127: Core Procedural Skills: ... Arterial Blood Gas Sampling