Introducing the Lumbar Puncture Trainer, a trainer used for the practice of a range of spinal injection techniques. This is a valuable tool in medical education for the teaching of medical and nursing students.

The versatile trainer is specifically useful for practicing injection of local anaesthesia, aseptic techniques, needle insertion between vertebrae, lumbar punctures, and epidurals. It has a pressure system and fluid supply that allows the collection of cerebrospinal fluid and the measurement of opening pressure.  

Students can gain confidence in learning the positions of key anatomical structures such as the iliac crest, lumbar vertebrae L2-L5, ligamentum flavum, epidural space, and dura.

It further offers the following features:

• A replaceable spinal cord insert with a skin layer, subcutaneous layer, connective tissue, and lumbar vertebrae.
• Accurate anatomical structures
• Needle insertion is feasible between vertebrae
• Realistic needle resistance and a “pop” can be heard when the needle traverses the ligamentum flavum and dura.
• A self-healing skin that allows 15 uses with an 18-gauge needle and 25 uses with a 22 gauge needle before replacement is necessary.
• The cerebrospinal fluid is easy to fill, and the pressure can be set easily, enabling students to collect CSF and measure the opening pressure
• A pressure system with simple push-button operation to either increase or decrease pressure
• LED displays pressure set-points ranging from low, medium to high pressure
• Practice procedures in the left lateral decubitus or sitting position

In addition to the Lumbar Puncture Trainer’s wide range of features, it can be used to simulate aseptic techniques at the puncture site. With the trainer, users can hone essential clinical skills in a relaxed environment, under the guidance of a professional.