Suprapubic (Ultrasound) Catheterization Module (Light Skin Tone)
Skin Tone
The module can be used with ultrasound guidance, making this suitable for advanced levels of learning.
This module allows trainees to practise scanning a full bladder to confirm the need for catheterization.
Realism
- Ultrasound material closely mimics human skin
- Full bladder scan can be carried out to confirm the need for catheterization
Versatility
- Easily interchangeable module compatible with the common base for the Catheterization Range
Cleaning
- Skin surface is washable using soap & water
Safety
- Product is latex free (catheters provided contain latex)
Anatomy
- Rectus sheath for close-to-life catheter insertion
- Pubic bone
- Anatomically accurate bladder
Skills Gained
- Suprapubic catheter insertion (blind and ultrasound guided)
- Transducer handling
- Full bladder scanning
Works with the following products:
References
The Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum, General Surgery, Jul 2013, p.63: Technical Skills and Procedures: Urethral catheterisation, Suprapubic catheterisation
ISCP Urology Syllabus, August 2010, p.25.
Specialist Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics Curriculum August, 2014, p.228, 232.
COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE Curriculum and Assessment Systems For Core Specialty Training (2012) p.114 and p.252 CMP3 Major Trauma Be able to undertake safe urinary catheterisation C3AP9 Urinary retention • Be able to relieve symptoms by passage of a urethral catheter • Be able to insert a supra-pubic catheter