Abdominal Examination Trainer

An anatomically accurate adult male torso, used to teach and practise the palpation, auscultation and percussion elements of abdominal or gastrointestinal (GI) examination. Ideal for OSCE preparation and assessment.

With interchangeable organs of varying sizes, and an integral MP3 player providing realistic sounds, the trainer provides the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal pathology.

Skills Gained:

• Familiarity with the abdominal regions and underlying anatomy
• Practice in abdominal palpation, auscultation and percussion
• Ability to differentiate normal from abnormal pathology
• Identification of ascites, specifically shifting dullness and fluid thrill
• Identification of gaseous distension and bowel obstruction
• Ballottement of kidneys
• Professional-to-patient communication

Product Anatomy:

• Torso featuring abdomen, pelvis and lower part of thorax
• Bony landmarks include ribs, costal margin, xiphisternum, pubic crest and anterior superior iliac spines
• 3 Livers: slightly enlarged, enlarged with smooth edge and enlarged with irregular edge
• 2 Spleens: slightly enlarged and markedly enlarged
• Enlarged Kidney
• Distended Bladder
• 2 Aortas: normal and aneurysmal
• Set of 6 Abdominal Pathologies including 4 smooth masses and 2 irregular hard masses
• Distension Set including ascites bag, gaseous distension bag, pump and foam insert
• Simplified representation of lower thoracic and lumbar spine

Product Qualities:

• Interchangeable organs and pathologies of varying sizes can be quickly and easily inserted into the abdomen
• Trainer or Simulated Patient can vary respiratory movement of liver and spleen by the turn of a wheel
• Integral amplifier and surface mounted MP3 player allow training in auscultation of normal and high-pitched or obstructed bowel sounds, renal and aortic bruits - in variable locations
• Volume of bowel sounds can be adjusted and MP3 player allows for additional sounds to be loaded
• Distension set allows for the following: realistic checking for ascites using percussion, shifting dullness or fluid thrill technique and simulation of bowel obstruction on percussion and auscultation
• Pulse bulb allows simulation of normal and aneurysmal aortic pulse
• Organs feel realistic on palpation and respond appropriately to percussion
• Lifelike quality of abdominal skin accommodates stretching for gaseous distension and ascites simulation
• Realistic ballottement of enlarged kidney
• Abdominal skin is simple to remove, allowing quick and easy changeover of organs
• Suitable for both bench top use and hybrid use with Simulated Patient
• Model can be rolled onto side for examination of ascites and shifting dullness
• Latex free
• Weight of model is within male and female health and safety limits for lifting to chest height
• Skin surface is washable using soap and water