A full sized dog model for training in advanced bandaging, slings and casts, and CPR.
Rufus is a Dog Bandaging Manikin, designed as an all round aid for teaching veterinary critical care. Rufus is life sized and is perfect for students learning practical lab skills and advanced bandaging techniques. In addition to the administration of first aid, the dog manikin can be used to practice mouth-to-snout resuscitation / CPR. The Rufus bandaging simulator is easy to manipulate into position and features 90 degree movement in the shoulder and hip joints, and in the left knee, elbow, carpal and hock joints. The paws are realistically represented with nails.
Bandaging techniques that can be practiced on the Rufus dog manikin include:
- 90-90
- flexion sling
- Carpal sling
- Robert Jones bandage
- Velpeau sling (right forelimb)
- Ehmer sling (right hindlimb)
- Limb bandage using stirrups
- Trunk bandage
- Tail bandage
- Padded hip bandage
- Head and Ear bandage
- Casts
The Rufus Bandaging Manikin includes five disposable lungs, a brush and carrying case with kneeling pad. An ideal training aid for advanced veterinary and nursing skills courses.
Please note Rufus now has a white coat, not brown
