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The Hungry Manikin® - Paediatric Nasogastric Feeding Trainer

The Hungry Manikin® - Paediatric Nasogastric Feeding Trainer

Brand: Adam Rouilly
SKU AR331

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 redesigned Skin Pad Jig Mk 3 supports the complete range of soft tissue pads

  • A cost effective jig which supports the complete range of soft tissue pads

  • Flexible plastic allows for realistic give of skin pad when pressure is applied

  • Presents pads on a lifelike curved profile which allows realistic gaping of incisions

  • Skin pad jig can be strapped onto the limbs or body of trainee when used with ALT00510 SKIN PAD JIG STRAP

  • Stable and non-slip

  • Sucker feet work effectively on smooth work surfaces

Includes



  • Instruction manual

  • Rigid carrying case

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