Outline

This model is designed to develop the training skills in pneumothorax puncture, hydrothorax puncture techniques.

Skills Gained

· Theoretical knowledge of thoracic trauma and anatomical structure of thorax

· Palpation on anatomic landmarks

      · Needle decompression

· Management of pleural effusion

Features

· Anatomy:

  1)   Adult male thorax with raised arms

  2)   Observable anatomical relationships between skin, musculature, ribs and lungs

  3)   Lifelike anatomical landmarks with palpable ribs and intercostal space

     · Key Features:

        1)   Needle decompression can be conducted

        2)   Liquid of various colors can be injected into chest drain module and simulated pleural effusion can be drawn out if operation is correct

        3)   Replaceable skin pad on puncture site

        4)   Indicator tells if injected fluid is enough