Special needs infants require specific yet gentle care which includes theperformance of vital medical procedures. This newborn-size infant allows healthcare facilities and medical staff to teach special procedures and develop anursing care plan for special needs infants. The Life/form® Special Needs Infantwas developed for a wide range of educational training, including beginningnursing students. Medical devices that can be used include:tracheostomytube and suction catheter, gastrostomy tube, nasogastrictube, and urethral catheter. Other general cares that may be practicedinclude: bathing, diapering, and various dressing changes. Three-yearwarranty. Soft carry bag included. Tracheostomy and gastrostomytubes not included.Procedures that can be practiced include:
Tracheostomy care (placement and suctioning) - size 3 mm neonatal
Gastrostomycare (lavage and gavage) - size 14 FR
Nasogastric care (placement,lavage, gavage, and suctioning) - size 8 FR or smaller
Urethracatheterization (insertion, placement, and care) - size 8 FR
Colostomystoma (basic care purposes only).