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Simleggings Pitting Edema - Adult Small, SB50964
$823.95
- Medex SKU:
- NSC-SB50964
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 7 - 10 Business Days
Description
The Simleggings Pitting Edema in Adult Small (SB50964) are wearable simulators designed for medical and healthcare training. They are not a therapeutic device for patients but rather a realistic tool for educating students and professionals on how to identify and assess pitting edema in the lower extremities. These leggings are designed to be worn by manikins or standardized patients to create lifelike training scenarios.
Key Features:
Realistic Simulation: The Simleggings are crafted to mimic the appearance and feel of a leg with pitting edema. A key feature is their ability to demonstrate the characteristic "pitting" when pressure is applied to the surface and then removed, leaving a temporary indentation.
Wearable Design: The leggings can be zipped over the lower legs of various manikins or worn by individuals role-playing as patients. The "Adult Small" size is typically designed for manikins or standardized patients with a calf circumference of approximately 12 to 15 inches.
Durable and Washable: Made from fabric with underlying foam that creates the pitting effect, the outer cover of the Simleggings is machine washable, ensuring they can be used repeatedly in a training environment.
Versatile Training Applications: Beyond simulating pitting edema, some training scenarios suggest the possibility of simulating phlebitis by inserting gel warmers for warmth and applying makeup for redness.
Intended Use and Target Audience:
The primary purpose of the Simleggings Pitting Edema is to provide a hands-on training experience for a variety of healthcare learners. They are widely used in:
Nursing Schools and Medical Schools: To teach students fundamental assessment skills for conditions like heart failure, kidney disease, and other circulatory issues that can cause edema.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training: To enable trainees to recognize signs of significant fluid imbalances in emergency situations.
Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals: As a tool for refining and standardizing assessment techniques among practicing clinicians.
These simulation tools allow educators to create consistent and repeatable training experiences, enabling learners to develop and demonstrate competency in a controlled and safe environment before encountering patients with this condition in a clinical setting.