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- A soft tissue pad which represents the antecubital fossa of the right arm, for use in venepuncture and the introduction of cannulae.
- The pad is designed for the introduction of cannulae up to 15cm distally and proximally
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Veins are:
- self sealing for repeated use
- rechargeable through the cannula
- supplied with mock blood at 'flash back' pressure
- The pad can be connected to the Mock Blood Giving Set to simulate blood flow
- Supplied on a non-slip backing plate
- Epidermis is washable using soap and water
- Recognition of the vein pattern through palpation
- Insertion of a needle
- Introduction of a cannula and use of micropore
- Management of blood flow
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When connected to a blood reservoir:
- withdrawal of blood
- use of a Vacutainer® or similar product