Erler-Zimmer Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injection Pad
Practise three different types of injection techniques with the Erler-Zimmer Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injection Pad and develop skills required for effective patient care. Suitable for training medical students, this training pad features a highly realistic and durable design, which can be punctured repeatedly without breaking. This model is the perfect choice for medical demonstrations and group training scenarios.
What's Included?
- 1 x Injection Trainer Model
Please Note: No needles are supplied with this product, and will need to be purchased separately for injection practise.
What Is the Purpose Of This Injection Training Pad?
The function of this training pad is to offer a secure way to practise various injection techniques, making it ideal for medical students studying for various healthcare roles. This includes:
- Doctors and Nurses
- General Practitioners
- Anaesthetists
- Pharmacists
- Carers in Care Homes
Which Techniques Can I Practise With This Injection Trainer?
There are a small range of injection techniques that you can practise using this injection trainer pad, including:
- Intradermal Injection: an injection delivered into the dermis just below the epidermis, commonly used for tuberculin skin testing, allergy testing, and local anaesthetics
- Intramuscular Injection: a technique used to deliver medicines deep into the muscles for quicker absorption into the bloodstream, for example for vaccinations or flu shots
- Subcutaneous Injection: use of a short needle to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and muscle for slower absorption, ideal for administering hormones and pain medications like morphine
Can This Simulator Be Injected With Fluids?
No, this injection pad is not designed to have fluids injected into it. While it can be punctured repeatedly without breaking, the fluid will compromise the structure of the model and lead to damage.
Key Features and Benefits
- Injection trainer pad for injection training
- Ideal for a range of healthcare professionals, from doctors to anaesthetists to carers
- Enables practise of three different injection techniques: intradermal, intramuscular, and subcutaneous
- Designed to mimic human skin for realistic training and practise
- Can be punctured repeatedly without damage, making it ideal for group training scenarios
- Durable and soft synthetic skin construction
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 18 x 10 x 6cm
- Weight: 0.8kg