Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis Simulator
Practice patient safety during pericardiocentesis with ultrasound guidance. This simulator allows trainees to
insert the needle under ultrasound guidance, pierce the “pericardial sac” and aspirate pericardial fluid.
insert the needle under ultrasound guidance, pierce the “pericardial sac” and aspirate pericardial fluid.
Features
• Durable and replaceable puncture pad
• Practice both the subxiphoid approach and parasternal approach through palpable and ultrasonic
landmarks
• Realistic needle tip sensation during puncture of the «pericardial sac»
Skills
• Patient positioning
• Recognition of anatomical landmarks by ultrasound
• Visualization of pericardial fluid under ultrasound scanning
• Landmark palpation
• Needle insertion to the pericardial space
• Aspiration of pericardial effusion
