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Table 1.2 Commercially Available Low-Fidelity Manikin-Based Task Training Simulators:

Are Focused on Single Skills and Permit Learners to Practice in Isolation

Name Manufacturer

Approx.

Cost Description Simulator

Baby Ivy Laerdal $520 Simulated infant head with internally

molded scalp veins designed for practicing neonatal peripheral venous

access.

Life-size neonate head with internally

molded scalp veins

Peripheral IV line insertion and removal

for fluid and medication administration after patient stabilization

Infusible veins allow realistic flash to confirm proper placement

Maintenance and securing of line

Mounted on a hard-side case

Baby Stap Laerdal $460 Reproduction of a neonatal infant positioned for the practice of lumbar puncture techniques.

Lateral decubitus position

Upright position

Realistic interchangeable spine with

spinal cord may be palpated for location

of correct puncture site

Fluid may be infused

Baby Umbi Laerdal $460 Female newborn infant reproduction

designed for the practice of umbilical

catheterization.

Retractable umbilical cord for actual

catheterization

Two arteries and vein molded into

umbilical cord facilitate:

Low umbilical artery catheter

High umbilical artery catheter

Umbilical vein catheter

Securing and dressing procedures may be

practiced

Baby Arti Laerdal $435 Lifelike reproduction of an infant arm

with bony structures allows students to

master the technique of neonatal radial

artery puncture.

Percutaneous puncture site in radial

artery

Mechanical radial artery pulse generator

provides realistic arterial pressure

Simulated blood may be infused for

blood backflow in syringe

Replaceable skin and artery ensures

longevity of model

Mounted on a base

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