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“I am impressed with the durability of the task trainers. We bought a thoracentesis model
about eighteen months ago, have taught about four trainees every four weeks, resulting in
multiple attempts, and have yet to even replace the fluid. Compounded by the company’s sin-
cere interest in improving their products, we will be a repeat customer.”
This hands-on training model for ultrasound-guided thoracentesis procedures allows users to gain experience and
confidence identifying and guiding needle and small gauge catheter insertions in patients with pleural effusions. The
ultra-durable, self-healing tissue offers a long life, providing a low cost of ownership.
Excellent imaging characteristics using any ultrasound imaging system
Extremely realistic: model contains structures including the chest wall superficial tissue, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th ribs and
intercostal spaces, pleural cavity with lung and atelectatic lung, diaphragm, and superior aspect of the spleen
Users learn to avoid accessory structures such as the spleen, diaphragm and lung
Positive fluid flow offers users immediate feedback when pleural effusion fluid is accurately accessed
Joshua D. Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Div. of Hospital Medicine,
Dept. of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Midscapular Thoracentesis Ultrasound Training Model
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