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Model
Coming soon! Exclusively available in the new Mid-tone skin colour.
The Arterial Puncture Wrist from Limbs & Things is a high-fidelity simulation trainer designed to support safe, effective practice of arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and arterial cannulation. These procedures are essential across emergency medicine, intensive care, anaesthesia, and surgical specialties, and this trainer equips learners with the realism and feedback required to build confidence and competence.
Anatomical Realism
- Palpable radial artery with configurable heart rates and blood pressures
- Life-like pulses under palpation
- Flexible wrist positioning for true-to-life anatomy during procedures
Durability & Longevity
- Replaceable multilayer skin, arteries, and vessel modules designed for repeated use
- High stick to cannulation ratio
- Modular construction supports cost-effective, long-term training
Easy Maintenance
- Simple, push button cleaning system – drain blood, and flush with a disinfectant solution to sanitise, as needed
Overview
- High fidelity design for ongoing, cost-effective, training
- Palpable radial artery with adjustable heart rate and blood pressure
Realism
- Flexible joints to match patient wrist alignment
- Bony landmarks present
- Realistic pressure settings – 9 different heart rate and pressure combinations
- Synchronised carotid, radial and femoral pulses for identification of radio-radial and radio-femoral delays
- Positive feedback upon correct needle positioning
Versatility
- Interchangeable blocks to facilitate different types of procedures
- Possible to use palpation and ultrasound techniques (with the addition of the Ultrasound-Compatible Blocks)
- Easily replaceable arteries and blocks for minimal training disruption
Cleaning
- Simple, button start, easy clean setting, rinses and drains system in under a minute
- Wipe clean surfaces with a soft damp cloth, warm water and mild detergent
- Allow product to thoroughly dry before storing
Safety
- This product is latex free
- It is advised that you remove vessels during storage
- Unit contains electronics, do not submerge in water
- Do not open the pump unit, please refer to your representative or customer service for maintenance advice
- Recommended equipment: 22G needles with heparinised syringe. 20G cannula
Simulated Patient
- This trainer can be used with a simulated patient for professional to patient communication practice
Anatomy
- Adult left hand and forearm
- Flexible wrist
Skills Gained
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- Radial arterial cannulation
- Palpation techniques
- Aseptic technique
- Taking arterial pulse rate
Product Contains
Comparison |
Model |
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What's included | Std | U/S |
Arterial Puncture Wrist model | Yes | Yes |
Powered Pump | Yes | Yes |
Standard APW Block (x2) | Yes | Yes |
Ultrasound Compatible Block (x2) | No | Yes |
Wrist Stand | Yes | Yes |
Skin Cuff | Yes | Yes |
Arterial Puncture Vessels (x10) | Yes | Yes |
Blood Concentrate | Yes | Yes |
Fluid Bottle | Yes | Yes |
Universal Power Cord | Yes | Yes |
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References
AIM 2022 Curriculum for Acute Internal Medicine. 3.6 Practical procedures: Arterial line insertion.
2021 Curriculum for Acute Care Common Stem Training Version 1.3 August 2021. 5.5 Assessment of ACCS practical procedures (Clinical ACCS LO 5) Establish invasive monitoring (central venous pressure and arterial line) Entrustment requirement: 2a. DOPS assessment for arterial line or simulated practice with reflection recorded.
Diagnostic procedures. 7. Carry out arterial blood gas and acid base sampling from the radial artery in adults. Insert a needle into a patient's radial artery (in the wrist) to take a sample of arterial blood and interpret the results.
ISCP August 2021. To be able to undertake the adjunctive procedures of arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation along with obtaining arterial line access.
ISCP August 2021. To undertake Vascular Ultrasound to allow the delivery of Vascular Surgery procedures by being able to undertake intra-operative arterial quality control assessments and allow control of percutaneous venous and arterial punctures.
ISCP August 2021. To understand the commonly used intra-operative arterial and venous access sites and so undertake femoral artery punctures both open and ultrasound guided. To subsequently be able to obtain satisfactory intra-operative angiograms and recognise an inadequate study with the need for alternative angiographic views.
RCS 2023. Diagnostic procedures 6: Carry out arterial blood gas sampling from the radial artery in adults.
Aug 2021 Curriculum Version 1.4 - Annex F - Practical Procedures grid: CVS: Arterial line