Outline

This valuable aid pad is an excellent model to start practice an IV skill. The model enables the user to increase the difficulty and thus improve skills. It has realistically mimic a lower arm with hand which permit detailed exercises in venipuncture so that the technique can be mastered before actually administering to patients.

Skills Gained

· Identify puncture locations through palpation of the veins

· Venipuncture practice

· Vein roll-over   

Features

· Realism: Realism of appearance and performance necessary to provide realistic practice for trainees

· Key Features:

1)   Easy to wear and use

2)   This model has two different-sized veins positioned at the same depth

3)   Realistic characteristic “pop” can be felt when needle penetrates veins

4)   Produces a realistic backflow of blood or fluid injected in the syringe

5)   Innovative material offers less needle drag when accessing veins and improved tear resistance, which prolong the usage