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9985-1012792<br />
Simulator for Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy<br />
for Varicose Veins<br />
The current literature indicates that ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy<br />
can be extremely effective even when treating complicated varicose veins<br />
[1]. The procedure is minimally invasive, safe and cost-efficient. In order to<br />
achieve an optimal result and minimise complications, suitable qualifications<br />
are mandatory since the precise positioning of the needle in the desired<br />
vein requires good hand-eye coordination as well as expert knowledge<br />
and experience. This simulator enables students to cost efficiently acquire<br />
the preclinical skills for ultrasound-guided microfoam sclerotherapy for<br />
varicose veins. Angiologists, phlebotomists and vascular surgeons can practice<br />
under optimal conditions since this unique <strong>3B</strong> <strong>Scientific</strong>® simulator:<br />
• simulates the haptic properties of real soft tissue when performing palpations<br />
and giving injections<br />
• has a realistic vena saphena<br />
• shows a tissue like texture and echogenicity on realistic ultrasound<br />
images<br />
Training with this simulator enables students to:<br />
• develop their abilities in ultrasound guided sclerotherapy<br />
• recognise the different levels in order to be able to safely perform ultrasound<br />
guided sclerotherapy<br />
• considerably improve their skilfulness and hand-eye coordination under<br />
optimal conditions<br />
• internalise initial experience in order to be able to perform ultrasoundguided<br />
sclerotherapy more quickly, including on patients<br />
The prototype of this simulator was successfully publicly tested for the first<br />
time during the scientific session of the 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS<br />
OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHLEBOLOGY in Monaco from 31st August<br />
to 4th September 2009 [2] and won great approval among the professional<br />
audience.<br />
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Ultrasound image of the<br />
simulated vessel viewed<br />
horizontally<br />
Literature:<br />
[1] O’Hare A, Parkin D, Vandenbroeck CP, Earnshaw. Mid Term Results of Ultrasound<br />
guided Foam Sclerotherapy for Complicated and Uncomplicated Varicose Veins. Eur J<br />
Vasc Endovasc Surg 2008;36: 109-13<br />
[2] Wulf J, Sica M, Cost-effective-training device for micro foam Ultrasound-Guided-Sclerotherapy<br />
[UGS] for varicose veins [Wissenschaftliches Poster]. 16. INTERNATIONALER<br />
KONGRESS DER UNIONINTERNATIONALE DE PHLEBOLOGIE in Monaco , 31. AUGUST –<br />
04. SEPTEMBER, 2009<br />
Ultrasound image of a<br />
needle point in the lumen<br />
of the simulated vessel,<br />
longitudinal presentation<br />
Intramuscular Injection Simulator<br />
This low cost simulator enables you to practice intramuscular injections realistically<br />
with fluid up to a puncture depth of 50mm. The highly durable<br />
plastic skin can be pierced many hundreds of times and can easily be replaced<br />
if required. The container can be emptied quickly and easily after<br />
several uses and the foam can be squeezed to enable repetitions at any<br />
time.<br />
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New Products<br />
Ultrasound image of the<br />
simulated vessel viewed<br />
longitudinally<br />
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