Outline

This simulator is designed for hands-on training and assessment in lumbar puncture and epidural procedures.

Skills Gained

· Skin preparation

· Palpation of landmarks

· Palpation of lumbar spinous process

· Needle positioning and insertion

· Collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

· CSF pressure measurement

· Epidural

Features

· Versatility:

  1) Multiple operations, including lumbar puncture, epidural puncture, spinal anesthesia, saddle anesthesia, caudal block, lumbar sympathetic block, combined spinal-epidural block, CSF measurement

  2)  Replaceable fluid tubes and puncture pad

· Key Features:

 1)  CSF available after successful operation

 2)  Left-lateral position widens the spaces between spinous processes

 3)  Clear landmarks