Limbs & Things Launches New Simulation Products at IMSH

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Male Rectal Examination Trainer offers realistic, repeatable training in the core skill of digital rectal or PR examination.

The Standard model focuses on core rectal nursing procedures while the Advanced model allows trainees to become familiar with normal and abnormal findings and acquire key diagnostic skills.

Designed in collaboration with clinicians, the Shoulder for Joint Injection-Palpation Guided is a simple to set up trainer and companion app that combines physical practice with the guidance of technology.

It provides a repeatable teaching and training platform for shoulder injections, in the four most common sites.

Other featured products include:

    --  Abdominal Examination Trainer- An anatomically accurate adult male
        torso, used to teach and practice the palpation, auscultation and
        percussion elements of abdominal or gastrointestinal (GI) examination.
        Ideal for OSCE preparation and assessment.
    --  Chest Drain & Needle Decompression Trainer- Includes the ability to
        simulate needle decompression of a tension pneumothorax at both the 2nd
        and 5th intercostal space. The trainer is suitable for use with the ATLS
        10th edition.
    --  PROMPT Flex Birthing Simulator- allows for training in both routine and
        difficult birthing scenarios, at all levels of teaching, learning and
        skill maintenance. Additional modules are available for Post-Partum
        Hemorrhage, Cervical Dilation and Effacement and Cesarean sections.
    --  SONON Ultrasound Imaging System- is an ideal aid for teaching ultrasound
        guided procedures in clinical learning environments. The Convex probe is
        suitable for obstetrics and gynecology and general abdominal
        applications. The Linear probe is suitable for musculoskeletal,
        vascular, breast, thyroid and lung applications.

Limbs staff will be at Booth #217 and will have stations set up for dedicated hands-on time with the trainers.

Limbs & Things will host the Spotlight Learning Lab on Monday, January 28th, 2:00 pm-3:30 pm. The session will be led by international Obstetrician and simulation expert, Dr. Oscar Martinez Perez

Using the Body Interact® screen-based simulator and Limbs & Things task trainers, learners will be able to use a virtual reality patient, a complex case, and task trainers for a comprehensive learning experience.

"This session will introduce Simtegration as a learning tool that will engage learners in a new way," said Robin Wootten, PhD, MBA, RN, Chief Learning Officer at Limbs & Things.

About Limbs & Things

With over 25 years of research and experience in healthcare simulation, Limbs & Things is a leader in the medical education field. Recognized globally for our superior and comprehensive product offering, our trainers provide a realistic hands-on learning experience for academic and clinical professionals. With distributors in over 80 countries, offices in the UK, USA & Australia, and UK manufacturing, Limbs & Things provides hand-crafted, quality task trainers that aid in the improvement of patient outcomes.

For more information please contact Karen O'Conner at (912) 629-0357 or visit https://www.limbsandthings.com.

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