Tube Feeding Simulator
The Tube Feeding Simulator offers effective training for caregivers and medical professionals who work with patients receiving enteral tube nutrition. The manikin offers three routes for EN tubes and allows training with real liquid foods. The placement of the tubes can be confirmed by auscultation as well as direct observation*.
The model is supplied with a feeding routes panel and a chest anatomy overlay sheet to facilitate anatomical understanding.
*National Patient Safety Agency alerts ref: NPSA/2012/RRR01
Overview
- Tube placement can be confirmed by fluid aspiration
- Stomach accepts up to 300cc of liquid
Realism
- Transparent chest overlay enables direct observation of procedures
- Can be set at Fowler’s position
- Flexible neck allows for appropriate neck/head positioning
Versatility
- Compact and portable
Skills Gained
- Nasogastric (NG) and Orogastric (OG) tube insertion
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Gastric lavage
- Administration of liquid food
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Drain tube
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Funnel
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Plastic cup
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Tube feeding routes panel
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Chest sheet
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Instruction manual
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Carry case
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Male torso & support base
References
Physician Associate
NHS National Practitioner Program: Matrix Specification for the Physician_Associate (2016). p.125: Pass a fine bore NG.feeding tube and ensure.correct positioning.