Special needs infants require specific yet gentle care which includes the performance of vital medical procedures. This newborn-size infant allows healthcare facilities and medical staff to teach special procedures and develop a nursing care plan for special needs infants.
The Life/form® Special Needs Infant was developed for a wide range of educational training, including beginning nursing students.
Medical devices that can be used include:
tracheostomy tube
suction catheter
gastrostomy tube
nasogastric tube
urethral catheter
Other general cares that may be practiced:
bathing
diapering
various dressing changes
Procedures that can be practiced:
Tracheostomy care (placement and suctioning) - size 3.0 mm neonatal
Gastrostomy care (lavage and gavage) - size 14 FR
Nasogastric care (placement, lavage, gavage, and suctioning) - size 8 FR or smaller
Urethral catheterization (insertion, placement, and care) - size 8 FR
Colostomy stoma (attachment of ostomy bag and basic care purposes only)
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