Knee for Aspiration Information Sheet
Type of Simulator: Task-oriented
Professional Domain(s) Useful for:
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Physician
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Nurse
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Allied Health Professional
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Pre-hospital
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| Practicing |
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| Resident |
X
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| Medical Student |
X
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| Advanced Degree |
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X
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X
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| Undergraduate |
X
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X
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X
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Description
The Knee for Aspiration is used for teaching and practicing the technique of synovial fluid aspiration.
General Features:
- Useful for the following skills training:
- Patient posture and management
- Palpation techniques
- Identifying anatomical landmarks
- Aspirating synovial fluid from the knee joint from both lateral and medial aspects
- Precise anatomy with bony landmarks
- Realistic patella
- Discrete muscle and skin layers provide realistic tissue and needle response
- Synovial sac with fluid feed incorporates a one-way valve for recharging with aspirant
- Synovial sac is self sealing
- Supplied with Joint and Soft Tissue Injection book by Trevor Silver
Other Features included from Manufacturer:
| Feature |
Yes
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No
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Comments |
| Curriculum/Course Materials |
X
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Supplied with Joint and Soft Tissue Injection book by Trevor Silver |
| Evaluation |
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X
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| Data |
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X
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Company: Limbs & Things USA
http://golimbs.com
CEPSC Location(s): MUSC
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