TraumaMan - Chest

TraumaMan^® System - Procedures

CHEST: Chest tube insertion and pericardiocentesis are procedures which can be performed on the trainer for this area. In addition to the simulated tissue structure on the exterior of the chest, the trainer includes additional tissue structure in the form of a layer of simulated tissue to mimic the intercostal muscle and the parietal pleura. To be more lifelike the trainer also includes airflow inside the pleura for a realistic response during a procedure plus inflatable lungs to simulate breathing, and ribs.

For pericardiocentesis, a sternum, ribs, a heart and additional pericardium tissue structure are included. The heart and pericardium can be filled with simulated bodily fluids to mimic the real life procedure.

Chest Features:

	TraumaMan is designed to allow for the chest tube insertion into the fourth and fifth intercostal space on both sides of the torso, allowing four students to complete the procedure on each tissue
	It will take a significant amount of force to enter the pleural cavity and a very familiar popping sound can be heard when the parietal pleura is penetrated
	When a finger is inserted into the cavity, the inflation and deflation of the delicate lung tissue can be felt
	Once the tube is inserted into the correct position there will be airflow at the distal end of the tube
	The skin is designed to feel like live tissue when sutured, allowing the student to suture the tube into place.
	The pericardial sac is pre-filled with pericardial fluid and is in the correct anatomical position with respect to the ribs and the xiphoid process
	The pericardiocentesis can be performed between 50 to 100 times before needing to refill the pericardial sac

Chest Tube Insertion

Pericardiocentesis

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