60540 - Ultrasound Percutaneous Nephrostomy Trainer

This model provides the platform for the acquisition of skills required for percutaneous nephrostomy under ultrasound guidance

Skills

• Use and handling of ultrasound transducers
• Recognition of anatomical fluid filled cavities (calyces and renal pelvic) within an echolucent material
• Use, direction and control of (sheeba/kellet) needles under ultrasound guidance
• Draining of fluid

Features

• A unique trainer combining the complex anatomy of the kidney with a realistic and echolucent material
• Realistic ultrasound image of the fluid filled cavities within surrounding tissue
• Cavities can be distended using water pressure to provide more obvious targets
• Realistic drainage of fluids when the needle enters the target calyx
• Nine possible target calyces, allowing the nephrostomy to be performed at varying angles and hence levels of difficulty
• The material re-seals leaving no needle tracks

Package supplied

• 1 Ultrasound Nephrostomy Slabs (Pack of 2) 60541
• 1 Thirty Degree Base 60503
• 1 non-slip mat
• 1 10ml syringe