This cost-effective, simplified model has been created to use in a classroom setting to ensure the acquisition of confidence in the training of episiotomy. The crowning of the head gives trainees a true-to-life experience.
The Perineal Repair Stand in which the module fits, must be purchased separately.
Overview
- Baby head has realistic look and feel, providing landmarks and appropriate tactile response when inserting fingers to guard the baby's head
- Repair tape increases the longevity of the episiotomy pad, allowing for multiple uses per pad
- Illustration pack to help trainees get familiarised with key landmarks and where to place the cut
Realism
- Realistic representation of tissue to represent a stretched perineum
Cleaning
- Skin surface is washable using soap & water
Safety
- Product is latex free
Skills Gained
- Identification of fontanelles
- Handling of a stretched perineum
- Reducing the risk of damaging the baby or mother
- Infiltration of perineum prior to episiotomy
- Performance of mediolateral or midline episiotomy
- Use of instruments
Works with the following products:
References
The standards and Criteria for the Accreditation of Nursing and Midwifery Courses Leading to Registration states that midwives in Australia are expected to have experience of actual or simulated episiotomy and perineal suturing.
The European Union and Article 40 (training of midwives) of Directive 2005/36/EU (Pre-registration midwifery): ... performance of episiotomy and initiation into suturing. Initiation shall include theoretical instruction and clinical practice. The practice of suturing includes suturing of the wound following an episiotomy and a simple perineal laceration. This may be in a simulated situation if absolutely necessary.
Clinicians that choose to specialise in obstetrics and gynaecology would learn to perform an episiotomy and perineal repair by meeting the following milestones: - Core module 11: Management of delivery - Episiotomy and Perineal trauma and repair (ST1-ST5) - Core module 12: Postpartum Problems - Repair Episiotomy, 2nd, 3rd and 4th laceration - Advanced Labour Ward - perform the repair of 3rd/ 4th degree perineal tear (ST6-ST7)