The Hungry Manikin® - Paediatric Nasogastric Feeding Trainer

Skills

• This model was designed by nutrition nurses at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to  demonstrate to parents/carers the technique for inserting nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes in children
• This simple to use simulator helps identify the stages of placement, ensuring that the nasogastric device is passed safely and correctly.
• This child manikin enables parents/carers to visualise the correct positioning of nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes and also practise the associated techniques
• Families have reported that The Hungry Manikin gave them invaluable practice and  increased their confidence and understanding.
• Measurement, placement and securement of nasogastric tube
• Insertion of gastrostomy tube
• As the manikin accepts fluids, training in the following procedures is now possible:
  • Aspiration of the stomach for confirming correct tube placement
  • Measuring pH (acidity/alkalinity) of stomach aspirate
  • Enteral feeding via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes
  • Administration of liquid based medicines

Features

• The Hungry Manikin has been significantly improved so that fluids can be introduced into the stomach
• The transparent cover is now removable and, by means of a simple connector, the stomach can be removed for cleaning
• Movable epiglottis to demonstrate swallowing
• Transparent body – allowing trainees to observe the tube being passed
• Divided nasal septum
• Gastrostomy opening
• Representation of lungs and oesophagus

Includes

• Instruction manual
• Rigid carrying case