Nursing Anne with SimPad PLUS

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General patient care and clinical training in women's health

A manikin designed for scenario-based training in the care and management of a wide variety of in-hospital patients. Practice key skills in everything from basic patient care to advanced nursing skills with Laerdals Nursing Anne female training manikin.

Nursing Anne allows you to use the same manikin to practice important patient care as well as more specific clinical skills regarding women's health such as breast exams mastectomy care and fundus assessment. We recommend taking a look at our training manikin Nursing Kelly if you are curious about a male training manikin that suits training needs for general patient care.

Practice skills within:

Tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

Head with anatomical landmarks, trachea and esophagus, along with simulated lungs and stomach allow the practice of tracheal care and suctioning.

NG tube insertion care

NG and OG care including medication administration and removal; gastric lavage and gavage.

Intravenous therapy

Articulating IV training arm allows peripheral intravenous therapy with IV bolus or push injection. Venipuncture possible in the antecubical fossa or dorsum of hand.

Urologic procedures

Interchangeable genitalia with connectors & urinary and colon reservoirs facilitate urologic care procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Tailor your training with the optional training modules

By adding training modules geared towards specific learning objectives, like postsurgical mastectomy care, it becomes easy to upgrade Nursing Annes basic platform so that the model of an adult female patient is complete. Choose between the following training modules:

Mastectomy module

The Mastectomy Module is used to practice post surgical mastectomy care procedures.

Normal anatomy of a post operative left total mastectomy
Surgical area skin closed with staples
Drain tube placed just under the skin

Breast exam module

The Breast Exam Module facilitates training in the recognition of breast disorders, sizes of nodules, and relative locations by simulating multiple abnormalities found during breast examinations.

Product benefits:

Educationally effective for practice of breast examination including identification of lump size and type

Flexible module can be used with Nursing Anne manikins or as a stand-alone trainer

Product features:

Normal anatomy of female breasts
Realistically simulates feel of breast tissue
Set of interchangeable nodule inserts to represent fibro adenomas, cysts and solid lumps or masses of various sizes

- Movable nodule inserts are inserted into tunnels on the back side of breasts

- Fixed nodule inserts have pegs for insertion into holes on Nursing Anne's chest plate

- Nodules with holes simulate cysts
Nodule Inserts (22) include:

- Size 20mm - 4 movable and 2 fixed
- Size 15mm - 2 movable and 2 fixed
- Size 10mm - 6 fixed
- Size 5mm - 6 fixed

Includes: 2 Female Breasts, 22 Nodule Inserts, 1 Bottle Talcum Powder, 1 Carry Case and Directions for Use

Fundus massage module

The Fundus Skills and Assessment Module features the normal anatomy of the status-post or post-partum female abdomen designed for training fundus assessment and massage skills.

Product benefits:

Educationally effective for in-hospital practice of postpartum physical assessment including identification and treatment of normal and abnormal assessment findings

Flexible module designed for teaching:

- Interventions for excessive postpartum bleeding including fundal massage and prevention of bladder distention

- Accurate visual examination of postpartal blood loss

- Perineal care including interventions for episiotomy and hemorrhoids

Product features:

Removable skin with umbilicus
Realistic landmark of the symphysis pubis
Interchangeable firm contracted and "boggy" uteri

- Approximately a 3" diameter ball to simulate a firm, well contracted uterus
- Approximately a 4" diameter ball to simulate a "boggy" uterus that has not contracted

Fundus offset secondary to bladder distention
Female Genitalia

- Elongated with swelling to the clitoral area
- Vaginal orifice is more visible and opened
- Labium minus more flapped to expose the vaginal canal
- 2^nd-degree midline episiotomy
- Anal hemorrhoids visible

Use of peri pads and simulated blood allows for representation of blood loss after birth for practice of visual estimation skills

Wound care and assesment module

Various wounds can be added to female patient care manikins for realism in wound assessment and patient care scenarios. The Female Wound Care and Assessment Set includes:

Abdominal Surgical Incision Module

Vertical incision with simulated surgical closure (painted sutures)
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Surgical Incision Module with Staples and Penrose Drain

Vertical incision with staples
Penrose drain simulated
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Surgical Incision Module with Nylon Sutures and Penrose Drain

Vertical incision with nylon sutures
Penrose drain simulated
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Packing and Irrigation Module

Wound separation exposing a layer of subcutaneous fat
Suitable for wet or dry packing and wound irrigation
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Subcutaneous Heparin and Insulin Injection module

Simulated injections
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Infected Colostomy Stoma

May be interchanged with plugs on surgical abdominal plate
May be irrigated and will retain indwelling catheter

Ventral Gluteal Decubitus Ulcer

Reddish and cyanotic blue-greay appearance
Break in the skin exposing soft tissue
May be interchanged with manikin's ventral gluteal injection pad

Dorsal Gluteal Decubitus Ulcer

Reddish and cyanotic blue-greay appearance
Break in the skin exposing soft tissue
May be interchanged with manikin's dorsal gluteal injection pad

Below Knee Amputation Stump

Suitable for training stump care including wrapping
May be articulated to manikin

Thigh Packing and Irrigation Module

Wound separation exposing a layer of subcutaneous fat
Suitable for wet or dry packing and wound irrigation
May be interchanged with manikin's thigh injection pad

Thigh Suture Module

Closure made with nylon sutures
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's thigh injection pad

Thigh Debridement Module

Facilitates mechanical debridement
Devitalized tissue can be removed and reattached with glue
May be interchanged with manikin's thigh injection pad

Varicose Vein Leg

Varicose veins
Stasis ulcer
Right lower leg may be articulated to manikin at the knee

Diabetic Foot

Gangrenous toes
Decubitus ulcer on heel
Right foot may be articulated to manikin at the ankle

Please note:

When using the abominal wound modules with a SimPad capable manikin, you will not have bowel sound auscultation capabilities.
These modules may also be used with Nursing Kelly manikins, with the exception of the ventral and dorsal gluteal decubitus ulcers.

Ensure consistent treatment by using scenarios in training

By using SimPad PLUS along with pre- programmed scenarios you ensure consistent, standardized training.

This allows students and teachers to repeat the same situation again and again, establishing correct patient care every time.

It is possible to purchase a number of pre-programmed scenarios, specially developed for use with Nursing Anne. Many of these scenarios are specifically geared towards women's health.

Specifications

NursingAnne is a manikin designed for scenario-based trainingfor the care and management of a wide variety of in-hospital patients. Anne is an efficient, effective, flexible manikin for clinical training in women's health and may be used for optional modules for obstetrics, post-partum, wound assessment and care.

Features:

Patient Care

Head with anatomical landmarks, trachea, and esophagus, along with simulated lungs and stomach, allow the practice of many procedures:

Irrigation of the eye and ear (simulated)
Application/instillation of medications in the eye, ear and nose including nasal packing
Mouth and denture care procedures
Insertion and suctioning of oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways
Insertion, securing, and care of endotracheal tubes
Tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning
Various oxygen delivery procedures
NG tube insertion, care, medication administration, and removal
Gastric lavage and gavage
Subclavianand Hickman catheter openings (placement only)
Manually generated carotid pulse
Injection sites include deltoid, bilateral thigh, dorsal gluteal and ventral gluteal
Full range of motion for realistic patient handling
Abdominal plate with interchangeable stomalocationsdepicting colostomy, ileostomy and suprapubic cystotomy
Colostomy may be irrigated and will retain an indwelling catheter
Fingers and toes are spread to allow bandaging

Interchangeable Male and Female Genitalia

Can be attached to urinary and colon reservoirs via connector valves
Urinary valves give the natural resistance felt when catheterizing
Complete urinary catheterization
Female genitalia capable of vaginal douching
Will retain indwelling or straight catheter
Anal valves simulate the internal anal sphincter
Enema procedures may be performed using fluid for realistic return
When used with manikin, fluid may be used for realistic return

Articulating IV Training Arm (Left)

Allows peripheral intravenous therapy and site care
Venipuncture is possible in the antecubital fossa and dorsum of the hand
Accessible veins include median, basilic and cephalic
Replaceable skin and infusible vein system

SimPad� PLUS System Capabilities

A SimPad PLUS System is required for operation of the NursingAnne SimPad Capable. The SimPad PLUS System is sold separately. See the SimPad PLUS System page for more information.

Sounds

Heart sounds synchronized with programmable ECG
Auscultated lung sounds synchronized with breathing rate, 0 - 60 BPM
Individual lung or bilateral sound selection
Normal or abnormal bowel sounds
Vocal sounds � computer-generated sounds, recorded vocal sounds and real-time voice input (via headset, sold separately)

Heart Sounds

Synchronized with programmable ECG

Aortic Stenosis
Friction Rub
Austin Flint Murmur
Diastolic Murmur Mi Stenosis
Systolic Murmur
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Opening Snap @ 70 msec
Normal Heart Sounds

Lung Sounds

Synchronized with breathing rate, 0 � 60 bpm

Individual lung or bilateral sound selection

Coarse Crackles
Fine Crackles
Pneumonia
Stridor
Wheeze
Pleural Rub
Rhonchi
Normal Breath Sounds

Bowel Sounds

Normal and abnormal bowel sounds

Borborygmus
Hyperactive Bowel
Hypoactive Bowel
Fetal Normal 140 BPM
FetalBrady 100 BPM
FetalTachy 200 BPM
No Sound
Normal Bowel

Vocal Sounds

Computer-generated sounds, recorded vocal sounds and real-time voice input (via headset, sold separately)

Cough
Vomit
Moan
Scream
SOB Breathing
Yes
No

Blood Pressure / Pulses

Articulating blood pressure arm (right)for auscultated and palpated blood pressure simulation
Korotkoff sounds synchronized with programmable ECG
Korotkoff sounds volume control in 10 steps, 0-9
Systolic and diastolic pressure may be set individually in steps of 2mmHg
Systolic 0-300mmHg, Diastolic 0-300 mmHg
Auscultative Gap, with on/off feature
Pressure accuracy +/- 2mmHg
Calibrate function to adjust pressure sensor and cuff gauge
Palpated pulse simulator controls brachial and radial pulses
Pulses only active when palpated
Pulses synchronized with programmable ECG
Pulse strengths dependent or independently set
Brachial pulse off when BP cuff pressure is above 20mmHg
Radial pulse off when BP cuffpressure is above systolic BP level

Scenario / Logging Functions

Utilize SimDesigner, a PC software tool, for creating Automatic Mode Scenarios with States, Interventions, Trends and Handlers
Utlilze Theme Editor, a PC software tool, for developing Manual Mode Themes with States and Interventions
Upload Scenarios and Themes from a PC via a USB or download scenarios directly from Laerdal Scenario Cloud.
Download log files to a PC (using SimViewer software) to view/print/save or import to SimView and SimManager
All interventions, vital signs and notes are time stamped and will be captured in the SimPad data log
The SimPad log files can be viewed on the SimPaddevice or on a PC for post-simulation reflection and debriefing

Nursing Anne SimPad Capable Includes:

Adult, Full-body Feale Manikin

Female Multi-Venous IV Training Arm - Left

Female Blood Pressure Training Arm - Right

Hospital Gown

Manikin Lubricant

Assembly Tool Kit

NursingAnne is available in Light, Tan, and Brown skin tones.

Optional Accessories:

Wound Care & Assessment Set
- Various wounds can be added to male patient care manikins for realism in wound assessment and patient care scenarios.
- Wound Care Set also available in brown and tan skin tones

Fundus Skills and Assessment Upgrade Module
- Features the normal anatomy of the status-post or post-partum abdomen designed for training fundus assessment and massage skills.
-Fundus Skills and Assessment Modulealso available inbrown and tan skin tones

Mastectomy Upgrade Module
-A post-operative left total mastectomyfor practice ofnursing interventionsincluding assessment, dressing change and drain care
-Mastectomy Modulealso available inbrown and tan skin tones

Breast ExamUpgrade Module
- Facilitates training in the recognition of breast disorders, sizes of nodules and relative locations found during breast examinations.

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SimPad PLUS

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Nursing Anne with SimPad PLUS

General patient care and clinical training in women's health

Practice skills within:

Tracheostomy care and tracheal suctioning

Head with anatomical landmarks, trachea and esophagus, along with simulated lungs and stomach allow the practice of tracheal care and suctioning.

NG tube insertion care

NG and OG care including medication administration and removal; gastric lavage and gavage.

Intravenous therapy

Articulating IV training arm allows peripheral intravenous therapy with IV bolus or push injection. Venipuncture possible in the antecubical fossa or dorsum of hand.

Urologic procedures

Interchangeable genitalia with connectors & urinary and colon reservoirs facilitate urologic care procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Tailor your training with the optional training modules

Mastectomy module

The Mastectomy Module is used to practice post surgical mastectomy care procedures.

Normal anatomy of a post operative left total mastectomy
Surgical area skin closed with staples
Drain tube placed just under the skin

Breast exam module

The Breast Exam Module facilitates training in the recognition of breast disorders, sizes of nodules, and relative locations by simulating multiple abnormalities found during breast examinations.

Product benefits:

Educationally effective for practice of breast examination including identification of lump size and type

Flexible module can be used with Nursing Anne manikins or as a stand-alone trainer

Product features:

Normal anatomy of female breasts
Realistically simulates feel of breast tissue
Set of interchangeable nodule inserts to represent fibro adenomas, cysts and solid lumps or masses of various sizes

- Movable nodule inserts are inserted into tunnels on the back side of breasts

- Fixed nodule inserts have pegs for insertion into holes on Nursing Anne's chest plate

- Nodules with holes simulate cysts
Nodule Inserts (22) include:

- Size 20mm - 4 movable and 2 fixed
- Size 15mm - 2 movable and 2 fixed
- Size 10mm - 6 fixed
- Size 5mm - 6 fixed

Includes: 2 Female Breasts, 22 Nodule Inserts, 1 Bottle Talcum Powder, 1 Carry Case and Directions for Use

Fundus massage module

The Fundus Skills and Assessment Module features the normal anatomy of the status-post or post-partum female abdomen designed for training fundus assessment and massage skills.

Product benefits:

Educationally effective for in-hospital practice of postpartum physical assessment including identification and treatment of normal and abnormal assessment findings

Flexible module designed for teaching:

- Interventions for excessive postpartum bleeding including fundal massage and prevention of bladder distention

- Accurate visual examination of postpartal blood loss

- Perineal care including interventions for episiotomy and hemorrhoids

Product features:

Removable skin with umbilicus
Realistic landmark of the symphysis pubis
Interchangeable firm contracted and "boggy" uteri

- Approximately a 3" diameter ball to simulate a firm, well contracted uterus
- Approximately a 4" diameter ball to simulate a "boggy" uterus that has not contracted

Fundus offset secondary to bladder distention
Female Genitalia

- Elongated with swelling to the clitoral area
- Vaginal orifice is more visible and opened
- Labium minus more flapped to expose the vaginal canal
- 2^nd-degree midline episiotomy
- Anal hemorrhoids visible

Use of peri pads and simulated blood allows for representation of blood loss after birth for practice of visual estimation skills

Wound care and assesment module

Various wounds can be added to female patient care manikins for realism in wound assessment and patient care scenarios. The Female Wound Care and Assessment Set includes:

Abdominal Surgical Incision Module

Vertical incision with simulated surgical closure (painted sutures)
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Surgical Incision Module with Staples and Penrose Drain

Vertical incision with staples
Penrose drain simulated
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Surgical Incision Module with Nylon Sutures and Penrose Drain

Vertical incision with nylon sutures
Penrose drain simulated
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Packing and Irrigation Module

Wound separation exposing a layer of subcutaneous fat
Suitable for wet or dry packing and wound irrigation
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Abdominal Subcutaneous Heparin and Insulin Injection module

Simulated injections
May be interchanged with manikin's abdominal module

Infected Colostomy Stoma

May be interchanged with plugs on surgical abdominal plate
May be irrigated and will retain indwelling catheter

Ventral Gluteal Decubitus Ulcer

Reddish and cyanotic blue-greay appearance
Break in the skin exposing soft tissue
May be interchanged with manikin's ventral gluteal injection pad

Dorsal Gluteal Decubitus Ulcer

Reddish and cyanotic blue-greay appearance
Break in the skin exposing soft tissue
May be interchanged with manikin's dorsal gluteal injection pad

Below Knee Amputation Stump

Suitable for training stump care including wrapping
May be articulated to manikin

Thigh Packing and Irrigation Module

Wound separation exposing a layer of subcutaneous fat
Suitable for wet or dry packing and wound irrigation
May be interchanged with manikin's thigh injection pad

Thigh Suture Module

Closure made with nylon sutures
Suitable for teaching suture care and dressing
May be interchanged with manikin's thigh injection pad

Thigh Debridement Module

Facilitates mechanical debridement
Devitalized tissue can be removed and reattached with glue
May be interchanged with manikin's thigh injection pad

Varicose Vein Leg

Varicose veins
Stasis ulcer
Right lower leg may be articulated to manikin at the knee

Diabetic Foot

Gangrenous toes
Decubitus ulcer on heel
Right foot may be articulated to manikin at the ankle

Please note:

When using the abominal wound modules with a SimPad capable manikin, you will not have bowel sound auscultation capabilities.
These modules may also be used with Nursing Kelly manikins, with the exception of the ventral and dorsal gluteal decubitus ulcers.

Ensure consistent treatment by using scenarios in training

By using SimPad PLUS along with pre- programmed scenarios you ensure consistent, standardized training.

This allows students and teachers to repeat the same situation again and again, establishing correct patient care every time.

It is possible to purchase a number of pre-programmed scenarios, specially developed for use with Nursing Anne. Many of these scenarios are specifically geared towards women's health.