New

AAALT72500

Arterial Puncture Wrist - Standard

Model

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, block and arteries, 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: 20Ga radial artery catheterisation set (22G needle with 20G cannula). 23Ga arterial blood sampling kit with dry lithium heparin

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

Product Contains

NEW

Skin Cuff (Midtone)

NEW

Arterial Puncture Vessels (Pack of 10)

NEW

Standard Stick Block (Pack of 2, Midtone)

Koncentrerat venöst blod - Påfyllning

Arterial Wrist Fluid Bottle

Comparison	Model
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

References

UK Curriculum for Acute Internal Medicine

AIM 2022 Curriculum for Acute Internal Medicine. 3.6 Practical procedures: Arterial line insertion.

UK Acute Care Common Stem Training

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.

UK GMC Practical Skills and Procedures

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.

UK Vascular Surgery Curriculum, Cardio-Respiratory Disease Objectives:

ISCP August 2021. To be able to undertake the adjunctive procedures of arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation along with obtaining arterial line access.

UK Vascular Surgery Curriculum, Vascular Ultrasound Objectives:

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.

UK Vascular Surgery Curriculum, Catheter Angiography Objectives:

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.

UK National Undergraduate Curriculum in Surgery

RCS 2023. Diagnostic procedures 6: Carry out arterial blood gas sampling from the radial artery in adults.

UK RCoA CCT in Anaesthetics

Aug 2021 Curriculum Version 1.4 - Annex F - Practical Procedures grid: CVS: Arterial line