The Life/form? NG Tube & Trach Skills Simulator has
been developed to aid with the instruction, training
and practice of vital tracheostomy skills and care for
patients with respiratory conditions. The simulator
is also designed for instruction of gastrointestinal
care procedures through nasal and oral access.
With a newly designed Life/form? head and torso,
this simulator features realistic landmarks, trachea,
esophagus, lungs and stomach. For exceptional
realism, methyl cellulose can be mixed with water
to simulate mucous-like fluids of a real patient. Fluid
can be added to the lungs and stomach for realistic
tracheostomy care and suctioning.
The simulator also allows for the practice of the following:
? Dressing changes and cuff inflation
? NG tube care, including insertion, irrigation, and
removal
? Gastric lavage and gavage
? Feeding tube insertion and removal with the
ability to practice feeding
? Nasoenteric and esophageal tube care
? Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal care
? ET tube care.
The simulator is designed to use size 6 ET and NG tube.
Spray-pump lubricant, a packet of methyl cellulose,
and instruction manual are included. The simulator
does not include tracheostomy or NG tube.