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- Medex SKU:
- NSC-LF04329
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- 1/Each
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Description
The key feature of this product is its ability to simulate edema, or swelling, in a realistic and measurable way. It is designed to demonstrate different stages of edema, which is a crucial skill for healthcare students to learn.
Pitting Edema Simulation: The skin is likely made from a material that can be compressed, allowing an instructor to demonstrate and a student to practice assessing pitting edema. Pitting edema is a type of swelling where pressing a finger on the swollen area leaves a temporary indentation or "pit" in the skin.
Realistic Feel: The "edema" skin is designed to feel like swollen tissue, providing a tactile experience that enhances the realism of the training.
Simulated Stages: The product is capable of demonstrating various stages of edema, likely including Stages 1 through 4, as well as non-pitting edema. This allows students to learn the differences in appearance and feel for each stage, which is vital for proper patient assessment and care planning.
Compatibility: The LF04329 is a specific part designed to be used with the TERi manikin, likely as a replacement or an optional add-on for the manikin's limbs.
Use
The primary use of the Teri Edema, LF04329 is for educational and training purposes in healthcare simulation. It is a tool for teaching students how to:
Assess Edema: Students can practice palpating the skin to identify the presence and severity of edema.
Differentiate Stages: The ability to simulate different stages of edema allows for training on how to grade the swelling (e.g., +1, +2, +3, +4 pitting edema).
Recognize Related Conditions: Edema is often a symptom of underlying health conditions, such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or venous insufficiency. By training with this manikin part, students can learn to recognize edema as a clinical sign and understand its significance in a patient's overall health.
Practice Documentation: It provides a realistic scenario for students to practice accurately documenting their findings in a patient's chart.