The MIKE and MICHELLE Five-Year-Old Paediatric Care Simulator can be enhanced with the integration of Subclavian Access Features.
The inclusion of this add-on facilitates the simulation of paediatric Port-a-Catch and Hickman/Broviac catheter sites, which provide direct central venous access to the heart. Through these catheter sites, users can infuse fluids, simulated medication, and blood.
Proficiency in subclavian vein cannulation can be highly advantageous for medical students, due to the technique's many benefits. Some of these benefits include reliable landmarks, improved patient comfort, and a lower risk of infection or arterial damage compared to other sites.