 Limbs & Things
Limbs & Things supplies training and demonstration materials for healthcare professionals, incorporating synthetic soft tissue models, multimedia training systems and a design & build service.
Synthetic soft tissue models
Our models have been specifically designed for ‘hands-on' structured and staged clinical, surgical and medical skills training. They offer variations in anatomy, and provide for increasing levels of technical and procedural difficulty, meeting the needs of educators and trainees.
Multimedia training system
In conjunction with our sister company Medical Skills Ltd, Limbs & Things offers model training with multimedia. Our integrated multimedia system consists of Trainer Editions and Trainee Kits. The Trainer products are for use by the educator. The self-contained Trainee Kits are for pre and post course learning by trainees.
Design & build service
Our confidential design and build service gives industry and corporate clients the opportunity to develop a branded and tailored product that can be used to enhance their marketing and promotional activity. Such products have been used successfully for the following purposes: sales rep training, demonstration equipment for conferences, patient education models, portable gadgets for ‘office' demonstrations, and professional education training systems.
Clinical Male Pelvic Trainer
This Trainer presents key anatomical features, both externally and internally, for teaching ‘hands-on' examination and diagnosis. The uncluttered design of the model enables trainees to focus on essential anatomy and procedure.
Skills
- Learning examination procedure
- Testicular examination
- Rectal examination of the prostate
- Dry catheterisation (Foley catheter size 16 and retrograde catheters)
Features
- Gonads and vas deferens are present
- Realistic anus
- Can be used in two positions (supine and left lateral)
- Soft tissue elements are removable and replaceable
- Penis, bladder and prostate
- Perineum, testicles and bowel
- Abdominal wall
- Skin surface is washable using soap and water
Examination and Diagnostic Breast Trainer
A lifesize realistic breast used for training in examination procedure and diagnostic techniques
Skills
- Recogized clinical breast examination technique
- Diagnosis of pathologies
- Aspiration of a cyst
- Self examination technique
Features
- Breast is warm to the touch
- Responds to gentle palpation in an extremely life-like way
- Simulated carcinoma and fibroadenoma
- Benign cyst for aspiration
- Variable cyst volume (chargeable from a hidden refillable reservoir attached to the underside of the breast)
- Lightweight and compact base allows for:
- Self examination (when held up against chest)
- Table top presentation
- Skin surface is washable using soap and water
Episiotomy Trainer
For the practice and repair of episiotomy, and repair of perineal lacerations.
Skills
- Performing an episiotomy
- Tissue layer identification and handling
- Deep musculature suturing
- Subcuticular suturing
- Superficial suturing
Features
- Full procedure can be carried out
- Perineum, vagina and bowel are represented by a replaceable soft tissue pad
- Soft tissue pad contains superficial muscle structure and relevant layers for suturing
- Cost effective – all layers can be sutured repeatedly
- Episiotomy or laceration can be sited to the left, right or directly towards the anus
- Perineum can be distended to replicate delivery
- Skin surface is washable using soap and water
- Clamps provided to secure Trainer to edge of bench top
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