Pediatric nasogastric feeding trainer
This model was designed by nutrition nurses at Birmingham Children's Hospital to demonstrate to parents/carers the technique for inserting nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes in children
This simple to use simulator helps identify the stages of placement, ensuring that the nasogastric device is passed safely and correctly.
This child manikin enables parents/carers to visualise the correct positioning of nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes and also practice the associated techniques
Families have reported that Pediatric nasogastric feeding trainer gave them invaluable practice and increased their confidence and understanding.
Skills:
- Measurement, placement and securement of nasogastric tube
- Insertion of gastrostomy tube
- As the manikin accepts fluids, training in the following procedures is now possible:
- Aspiration of the stomach for confirming correct tube placement
- Measuring pH (acidity/alkalinity) of stomach aspirate
- Enteral feeding via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes
- Administration of liquid based medicines
Features:
- The Hungry Manikin has been significantly improved so that fluids can be introduced into the stomach
- The transparent cover is now removable and, by means of a simple connector, the stomach can be removed for cleaning
- Movable epiglottis to demonstrate swallowing
- Transparent body - allowing trainees to observe the tube being passed
- Divided nasal septum
- Gastrostomy opening
- Representation of lungs and oesophagus
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| Nasogastric feeding trainer | Movement of Epiglottis |
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| Aspiration of Stomach | Inserting Nasogastric Tube |
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| Inflating Gastrostomy Tube | Administering via Gastrostomy |
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| Securing Nasogastric Tape | Bolus Feeding |
