Erler-Zimmer X-Ray Manikin for Radiographic Positioning

The Erler-Zimmer X-Ray Manikin for Radiographic Positioning is an ideal tool for teaching and practising effective methods of positioning and aligning patients in preparation for x-rays. This model is designed with dummy organs to create shadows on an x-ray image, a plastic skeleton, and a realistic range of movement. Supplied with this model is a storage and carry case, allowing ease-of-transport and helping to keep your model clean and safe.

What's Included?

• 1 x Full-Size Manikin
• 1 x Large Carry Case

What Is the Purpose of a Radiographic Positioning Doll?

The Erler-Zimmer X-Ray Manikin for Radiographic Positioning is a top-choice medical manikin for training students on effective positioning and alignment techniques for x-rays. This includes techniques for various radiographs and bony examinations in CT. This particular model is supplied with a plastic skeleton, so is not designed for practise taking x-ray images and is instead for positioning practise only.

This training manikin does not contain any soft tissue structures, only organ dummies for creating shadows on an x-ray image are included.

Please Note: While the joints of this model generally have a realistic range of movement, the feet, hands, and spine are not moveable.

Who Can Use This X-Ray Positioning Manikin?

For anyone who will work within the radiology field will find this positioning doll to be a highly useful training tool. Diagnostic and therapeutic radiologists will both find this manikin suitable for teaching and studying positioning and alignment techniques.

How Should I Clean and Maintain This Radiographic Model?

This Erler-Zimmer manikin generally should not require much care or maintenance. It is advised do avoid soiling the manikin by using it in clean spaces, and only on surfaces cleared from any dirt or debris, as well as ensuring that it is always stored in the supplied case when not in use.

If the manikin does become soiled, you can remove the manikin's suit and machine-wash the garment at 30°C. Make sure to follow the care label inside the suit when washing. 

How Do I Store the Erler-Zimmer Radiography Positioning Doll?

To ensure optimal hygiene and minimise the risk of damage, we recommend storing this positioning doll in the supplied case when it is not in use. When storing the manikin in the case ensure that it is lying on its back, as sideways or vertical positioning in the case may cause damage to the doll.

Key Features and Benefits

• Life-size radiographic positioning doll
• Designed for practising the positioning and alignment of patients for x-rays and CT exams
• Ideal for teaching or studying proper positioning techniques
• Constructed with moveable joints to enable easy and natural positioning of the doll
• Realistic range-of-motion for life-like practise
• Plastic skeleton design makes this doll suitable for positioning practise only
• Designed with dummy-organs to create shadows on x-rays for training purposes
• Low maintenance model does not require much care or cleaning
• Supplied with a case for ease-of-transport and discreet storage
• Hands, feet, and spine are not moveable 

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 32kg