Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator
One in eight babies arrive prematurely and have a high risk of complications, both during and after birth. The Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator is the smallest yet most realistic premature infant currently available and is ideal for training both nurses and parents in the handling and care of a pre-term infant with an Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW). The 25-week simulator can be ventilated and a number of tubes connected for nurses to practice the procedures on a tiny baby. The manikin is ideal for team training in delicate scenarios.
Features of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator
- 25-week premature baby with ELBW
- Ideal training for nurses and parents in the handling of young infants
- Teaches care of a baby having undergone medical procedures
- Practice high risk birth scenarios
- Ideal for teaching transportation of infants
- Multiple monitors and sensors can be attached
- Suitable for a team training exercise
- Available in two different skin tones
Functions of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator
- Breathing: pulse bulb manually simulates the breathing rate volume
- Ventilation: moulded-in lung forms visible chest rise. Inaccurate trachea and pharynx but will accept a functioning endotracheal tube
- GI: one nostril accepts a NG tube. Fluid drains away from the body or into the nappy
- Umbilicus: soft and life-like, with a patent vein and two arteries. Umbilical stump acts as a cork for a small cavity in the abdomen.
- IV Access: typical sites accept the tube. One is functional for the administration of fluids, which drains into the nappy area
- Chest tube: permanent site accepts a non-functioning chest tube
Kit Contents
- 1 x Simulator
- 1 x Nappy
- 1 x Hat
- 1 x 3cc syringe
- 1 x 25 gauge butterfly needle
- Blood powder
- Lubricant
Technical Specifications of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator
- Dimensions:
- 12″ long
- 4″ deep
- 18.5″ across, hand to hand
- Weight: 1.7kg
- NG Tube size: 5FR
- ET Tube size: 5mm ID
Warranty of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator
The simulator comes with a 3 year warranty.
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