Chest Drain task trainer
A practical, repairable trainer for chest drain insertion and needle decompression.
The model uses layered soft tissues to provide realistic resistance during incision and blunt dissection, with a pleural layer designed to give way as the learner enters the chest cavity.
For needle decompression, the internal air system can be pressurised to produce an audible release of air when the procedure is performed correctly.
Training Applications
Use it to practise:
- Chest drain insertion
- Needle decompression
- Identification of anatomical landmarks
- Incision and blunt dissection through tissue layers
- Controlled entry through the pleura
- Chest tube placement and securing
- Management of tension pneumothorax
- Recognition of potential lung injury
Multilayer Tissue
The replaceable tissue section includes skin, fat, muscle and pleural layers, providing changing resistance as the learner progresses through the procedure.
The outer skin can be rotated to expose a fresh area, allowing multiple procedures before the consumable needs to be replaced.
Needle Decompression
A dedicated needle decompression area allows learners to identify the correct landmark and perform decompression.
The internal system can be pressurised so successful entry produces an audible hiss, providing immediate functional feedback.
Visible Lung
A simulated lung sits beneath the pleural layer, allowing learners and instructors to see how excessive instrument depth or poor technique could result in lung injury.
Designed for Repeated Use
High-wear components are replaceable individually.
The multilayer tissue section and needle decompression insert can be replaced when worn, while the main trainer and internal components remain in use.
Key Features
- Chest drain insertion and needle decompression in one trainer
- Layered skin, fat, muscle and pleural tissues
- Pleural layer with realistic puncture feedback
- Rotatable skin for multiple procedures per consumable
- Pressurised air release during needle decompression
- Visible simulated lung
- Replaceable tissue and internal components
- Repairable, modular construction
- Designed for repeated hands-on training