Durability and Consumables
Epidurals typically use a Tuohy needle with a curved tip that helps to direct the catheter. What size is typically used?
What is the product number for a standard lumbar puncture model
61000
What does CSF stand for?
Cerebrospinal fluid
What does LP stand for?
Lumbar Puncture
What two patient positions can the model stand support for these procedures?
Left lateral and sitting positions
How many injections can the LP Tissue handle?
180 injections per site
Which model is designed primarily for anesthesia training in epidurals, spinal anesthesia and difficult Lps?
Advanced Epidural & Lumbar Puncture Model 61001
Name two medical conditions that a diagnostic lumbar puncture can help test for
Meningitis
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Guillain-Barre syndrome
What medical specialty handles epidurals
What bodily landmarks can trainees palpate on the model to find the correct injection location?
Iliac crests L2-L5 Sacrum
For Epidurals...the midline can handle ___ injections while the paramedial can handle ____ per site.
30 midline and 60 paramedial injections
Why can't the Lumbar Puncture Insert tissue be used for epidural practice?
The Intervertebral space in our model provides the audible crunch that you hear....this is only in the epidural insert.
Besides childbirth, what is another common clinical use for an epidural?
During surgery this is partnered with general anesthesia
What is the common name for the pain relief injection given during childbirth?
Epidural
How do you change or adjust the flow rate of CSF in the model?
Adding/removing water from the water container
How much does a standard Dura cost (Pack of 2)
$120
Why is the insert on the Ultrasound model wider than the other inserts?
Because a larger surface area and more anatomy need to be viewed under ultrasound
What specific technique is used to inject the needle into the epidural space?
The loss of Resistance Technique
What part of the body are medical trainees practicing on when they perform a lumbar puncture?
Lower back/ spine
By rotating the skin pad on the model, what issue does this prevent for students?
Location of previous injection marks
How much does the Ultrasound insert (pack of 2) cost?
$435.00
5 - 25 cm H20
What color is CSF in a healthy state?
clear
What liquid surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord?
Cerebrospinal Fluid
True or False?...the Spine insert allows trainees to practice on both normal anatomy and difficult spinal variations