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Why training is so important when learning venipuncture
The use of Peripheral intravascular cannula (PIVC), more commonly called peripheral Intravenous (IV) lines, is not a new concept, as they were initially experimented with as early at the 1600s. Some of the earliest publications relating to IV access was during the Cholera epidemic of the 1830s, when saline was used with dying patients.
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Racial Disparity in Healthcare Simulation Education
There is a lot of discussion about diversity and cultural sensitivity in our world right now. For many years in healthcare we have encountered annual training that is meant to increase awareness about meeting the needs and concerns of any patient that we may encounter, regardless of age, skin tone, religion, gender, physical appearance, or socioeconomic status.
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The Importance of training in the roll out of a mass vaccine
The COVID-19 virus has dominated our thoughts, actions, and routines for nearly a year now. The creation of a vaccine, prioritized for rapid distribution, is now ready for the masses.
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New product range: Venipuncture Arm Range
The new and improved Venipuncture Arm Range from Limbs & Things facilitates the teaching of venipuncture, IV cannulation, and IV infusion for all levels of training.
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People Project - Meet Sara
People pleasing is an art. For some it takes years to perfect the art, and for others it’s an art that may forever elude them. And yet for a small minority, it’s something that comes naturally, almost as second nature.
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Importance of cervical cerclage to maintain successful pregnancy
For most women, pregnancy is a time of anticipation and change. Emotions of joy and anxiety collide as hormone levels increase to accommodate new life. But, for some women, the fear of miscarriage is ever-present.
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Movember - A Focus on Men's Health
November is a time when we focus on men’s health, thanks in part to Nonprofit Organizations like Movember, Men’s Health Network, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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People Project - Meet Viv
Customer service teams are an essential element of any business around the world. At Limbs & Things, there is a special emphasis on the customer service function, due to the way in which we sell and distribute our products across the world. At Limbs, Customer Service Coordinator Vivien Boardman, or Viv for short, is our resident export specialist.
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The Joint Commission Response to the Rising Maternal Mortality Rate
Even though the worldwide maternal mortality ratio has dropped by 38% since 2000, there remains a staggering 295,000 deaths annually around the time of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
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Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer
One in ten women globally are affected by breast cancer. Put another way, more than 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer occur annually worldwide.1
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People Project - Meet Tim
There’s an element of pressure attached to every role at Limbs. Our relentless pursuit of perfection ensures that there is a collective responsibility to get it right, first time. That element of pressure may not be more evident than with Tim Everett, our UK Despatch Team Leader.
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Using approved Limbs & Things Products for ATLS skills stations
Traumatic injury is a major global public health issue, accounting for more than 5 million deaths per year.
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How Urinary Catheterization Trainers Can Save 13,000 Patients a Year
Urinary tract infections are among the most common Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI), accounting for 13,000 deaths each year. Even more concerning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approximately 75% of all urinary tract infections are associated with the presence of a urinary catheter.
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People Project - Meet Robyn
Whilst a large proportion of Limbs & Things is based in the United Kingdom, it is important to recognize the tireless work that goes into making our subsidiaries a success. Each extension to the Limbs family features a close-knit team, which buys into the Limbs ethos. At the heart of the Australian team is Robyn Johnston, our Customer Service Manager for Australasia.
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Number of Osteoarthritis cases increase as population ages
According to a United Nations report published in 2017, there is a demographic transition occurring throughout the world. This phenomenon has been defined as population ageing, mainly due to improvements in survival rates and longer life spans, but also from a slight decline in fertility globally.
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Simulation training for improving technical skills in obstetric emergencies
In maternity care, most maternal deaths occur during the intrapartum period and most complications cannot be predicted. Timely diagnosis and appropriate response require considerable skill to prevent death.
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C-Section section: Procedure, statistics and solution
Cesarean delivery (also referred to as a C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through either vertical or horizontal incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
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People Project - Meet Darryl
Darryl Wicks is the longest serving member of the production team at Limbs & Things. Considering he started in 1996, he’s actually one of the longest serving employees across the entire business. In fact, it means that for 80% of Limbs’ existence, Darryl has been an integral part of the production team.
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The Importance of Uterine Compression Sutures
It is estimated that Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) may occur in up to 7.9% of women undergoing vaginal delivery and 6.75% of women delivering by cesarean section.
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NEW Dark Skin Tones Available
At Limbs & Things we have been working on widening our range of products that are available in dark skin-tones as well as light.
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People Project - Meet Cat
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary at Limbs & Things, it’s important to remember with who the business started with; Margot Cooper, a medical illustrator. 30 years on and medical illustration is still as key as ever as the innovations keep flowing. The medical illustration aspect now rests with Catherine, and it couldn’t be in a safer pair of hands.
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Identification of labor stages through a Cervical Dilatation and Effacement module
In normal vaginal deliveries, cervical dilatation and effacement occurs as part of the labor process. Effacement is defined as the thinning of the cervix, and dilatation is the opening of the cervix.
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Proactive approach to prevent maternal deaths from PPH
Each year, more than 700 women die in the United States from pregnancy related complications; the highest number compared with other high-income countries. Over 77% of these cases are related to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).
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FLS news
“The Fundamental Laparoscopic Surgery “ (FLS) was developed by SAGES to teach the fundamental knowledge and technical skills that were specific to laparoscopic surgery with the goal of improving the quality of patient care.
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Supporting training for obstetric emergencies with the PROMPT Flex Range
Shoulder dystocia is an unpredictable emergency complication that occurs during a vaginal delivery. Although in most cases the baby is safely delivered, where shoulder dystocia is not managed correctly it can lead to serious issues that can be detrimental to the health of both the mother and the baby.
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People Project - Meet Rob
Rob is one of our Mechanical Design Engineers. It’s a role that sees him and his fellow engineers act as the glue between Operations and Research & Development (R+D). It’s a time-sensitive role, which has its challenges but a position that proves to be extremely rewarding when a project is completed, and a new product is born.
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Nursing Range Update
We have updated our Nurse Training Range to ensure it includes all our latest products that meet the current training needs for nurses in the United States.
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People Project - Meet Natalie
It’s been three years since Natalie joined the Limbs & Things family. Initially joining as a temporary member of staff to facilitate Limbs INC’s relocation, Natalie has grown into a role where she is indispensable to the global operation.
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Free Suture Tutor (Single User) Access
During the Covid-19 global pandemic, we understand that your learning programs have been disrupted.
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New Product Range: Perineal Repair and Episiotomy
Our new Perineal Repair and Episiotomy Range is now available to purchase on our website. The range provides a tool for clinicians to repeatedly practice perineal repairs and the technique of episiotomy, using a variation of different blocks and modules.
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People Project - Meet Dave
On March 4th 2002, Dave embarked on his first day at Limbs & Things. Plenty of things have changed since then, but Dave still comes to work with the same attitude and smile that he did 18 years ago. Sitting in his impeccably tidy workspace, he beams: “I still enjoy every minute.”
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Care and cleaning of L&T products
With the outbreak of COVID19 many of our customers have requested more information about how to use and store our products safely
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Meet us virtually
In order to avoid the further spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, we will not be offering face-to-face demonstrations of our products for the foreseeable future.
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New duo of TruCorp Products
We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new TruCorp products on our website. Available now are the TruBaby X and TruNerveBlock trainers, which allow trainees to practice different skills in areas such as pediatrics and anesthesia.
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New Android update for PROMPT Flex App
A new update for Android users with the PROMPT Flex App is now readily available on the L&T website.
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2020 Catalog Available to Download Now
Our 2020 catalog is available to download now, where you'll be able to find a full list of our products and ranges.
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New product range: Catheterization Trainer Range
Limbs & Things improved Catheterization Trainer Range facilitates the teaching of urethral and suprapubic catheterization for all levels of training.
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New product launch: Shoulder Injection Trainer - Ultrasound Guided
Continuing a long tradition of pioneering developments we are proud to be launching the first Ultrasound Guided Shoulder Injection Trainer.
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Limbs & Things made it to top 100
This Sunday saw the publication of The Sunday Times SME Export Track for SME companies. Limbs & Things has made it to the top 100. SME Export Track 100 ranks Britain's 100 small and medium-sized (SME) companies with the fastest-growing international sales over the latest two years.
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New product launch: Lumbar Puncture & Epidural Range
We are proud to announce the launch of the new range of products that offer realistic, repeatable and cost-effective training in the core skills of Lumbar Puncture and Epidural Anaesthesia for both palpation and ultrasound guided techniques.
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New skin pad range — Now available to buy
One of our most popular ranges, the improved Skin Pads feature a new, more realistic skin texture and unidirectional stretch to mimic the collagen in human skin.
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We Are Launching New Simulation Products at IMSH
Limbs & Things will unveil the latest training models at the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare this month in San Antonio.
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Erb’s Palsy - Better care at birth costs less
Although births are generally safe in the UK, not all of them are as safe as they could be. The PROMPT Maternity Foundation have launched a video about Erb’s Palsy called Better care at birth costs less, that we were proud to sponsor.
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New product launch: Male Rectal Examination Trainer
Our brand new trainer offers realistic, repeatable training in the core skill of digital rectal or PR examination.
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Margot Cooper, founder of Limbs & Things scoops the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year 2018
On Thursday 13 November during the Gala Awards Ceremony in London, the winner of the 17th Lloyds Bank National Business Entrepreneur was announced as Limbs & Things founder Margot Cooper.
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How can you best manage non-routine birthing scenarios?
The PROMPT Maternity Foundation video series was designed to demonstrate how to best manage non-routine birthing scenarios.
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Updated Privacy Policy
We want to inform all our customers that we’ve made an update to our data Privacy Policy. At Limbs & Things we take your privacy seriously and we are committed to protecting any data that we collect concerning you.
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New online account features- now available
We are very pleased to announce that, along with the launch of the new website, we are making online purchasing easier and quicker than ever before.
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New product launch: Shoulder Injection Trainer - Palpation Guided
We're delighted to announce the launch of our new Shoulder Injection Trainer - Palpation Guided. Designed in collaboration with clinicians, this simple to set up trainer and companion app combines physical practice with the guidance of technology.
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FLS to become compulsory for OB/GYN physicians in the US
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) has announced that all OB/GYN residents will be required to obtain FLS certification before applying for Board status, mandatory in 2020, but likely beginning earlier for those in early residency now.
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New Paracentesis trainer starts shipping
This new addition to the Procedural Skills range fulfils a fundamental component of core medical training. Developed in conjunction with clinicians and trainers, Limbs & Things has created an anatomically accurate model for the training of both diagnostic and therapeutic techniques of paracentesis.
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New products at IMSH 2018
We will be launching new products, including the Paracentesis Trainer and the Compression Suture Uterus Module for the PROMPT Flex Birthing Simulator at the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH) this month in Los Angeles.
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New ATLS 10th edition kit available
Early next year, the 10th edition of the renowned Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course from the American College of Surgeon (ACS) will become available. The ATLS is now taught worldwide and gives medics a systematic approach on how to care for trauma patients.