This model of the pediatric lumbar puncture trainer, manufactured by Kyoto-Kagaku, represents a 7-10 month old infant and is designed to facilitate practice of the lumbar puncture procedure.
Key Features:
- Skin preparation
- Patient positioning
- Palpation of landmarks
- Sterilization and local anesthesia
- Needle positioning and insertion
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection and pressure measurement
LumbarPunctureBaby®
The LumbarPunctureBaby®, manufactured by Simulab Corporation, represents a two week old, anatomically correct baby that can be positioned either lateral or decubitus. The replaceable tissue has L3 – L5 vertebrae with a partial sacrum and the gluteal crest. Each tissue includes a spinal cord filled with simulated CSF and the epidural venous plexus filled with simulated blood.
Skill Development:
- Use of the lateral decubitus and sitting positions for pediatric lumbar puncture
- Palpate external landmarks
- Proper technique for lumbar puncture (spinal tap) procedure on an infant
Features:
- Anatomically correct two week old infant with flexible body form
- Ultrasound compatible
- Visible and palpable landmarks include umbilicus, gluteal fold, iliac crest and vertebrae
- Insertion sites include L3-L4 and L4-L5
- Simulator can be positioned then flexed in the lateral decubitis or sitting position
- Flexible body form adds realism when flexing the infant – simulating moving the interspinous process from a neutral to open position
- Accurate needle placement allows for positive response and collection of simulated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- Simulated epidural venous plexus and bony spinous process provides user with feedback for improper needle placement