Nasco Sutured/Stapled Wound Simulation Training Kit - Dark, SB51846
- Medex SKU:
- NSC-SB51846
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
Key Features
Realistic Skin Texture: The kit includes a lifelike pad with a realistic skin texture and color that mimics human tissue with a dark skin tone. The pad is designed to simulate the feel of different types of wounds, allowing for a more authentic training experience.
Variety of Wounds: The simulator features several pre-made wounds that are either sutured or stapled. This variety allows trainees to practice the removal of different types of closures, which is a common task in clinical settings. The kit typically includes two 3.5-inch wounds (one sutured, one stapled) and two 6.5-inch wounds (one sutured, one stapled).
Durable and Reusable: The wound simulation pad is made from a material that can withstand repeated use. Trainees can practice the removal of sutures and staples multiple times on the same pad without causing significant damage. This makes the kit a cost-effective solution for ongoing training. The kit may also include a two-part wound bond adhesive, which allows for repeated use and for the wounds to be applied to a manikin or even a live person for more advanced scenarios.
Moulage Capabilities: The kit often comes with simulated blood and pus, as well as instructions for applying the wounds and creating more realistic scenarios, such as infected wounds. This allows for a deeper level of training that goes beyond simple removal.
Compact and Portable: The kit is designed to be easily transportable and typically comes in a foam-lined storage box for organization and protection.
Uses
Suture and Staple Removal: The primary use of this kit is to train medical and nursing students, as well as other healthcare professionals, in the proper technique for removing surgical sutures and staples.
Wound Care Training: It can be used to teach basic wound care principles, including sterile technique, wound assessment, and the use of appropriate instruments.
Inclusive Training: The dark skin tone of the simulator promotes cultural competence and ensures that students are prepared to work with a diverse patient population, which is crucial for modern healthcare education.
Skill Assessment: Instructors can use the kit to assess a trainee's competency in wound closure removal, ensuring they can perform the procedure safely and effectively before working with real patients.