Pediatric Lumbar Puncture Trainers

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