Pericardiocentesis Simulator with Chest Tube and Pneumothorax
The Pericardiocentesis Simulator is designed specifically to teach the skills needed to perform this difficult
procedure correctly, as well as ongoing chest tube maintenance and the management of pre-hospital chest
trauma. The simulator has a pressurized tension pneumothorax site and a site for the surgical placement of a
functional chest tube. Fluid color, volume, and viscosity can be controlled by the instructor. The manikin
may be used with any commercially available closed water seal drainage unit. Pericardiocentesis may be
performed in the left subxiphoid space and in the left fifth intercoastal space. Accurate placement of the
needle will allow for the withdrawal of fluid from the simulated pericardium.
