Erler Zimmer EZ-8050 Infant Leg Simulator for Intravenous Injections and Venous Blood Draws

The Erler Zimmer EZ-8050 Infant Leg Simulator for Intravenous Injections and Venipuncture is a life-size educational model designed for training in venipuncture and peripheral venous access techniques in pediatric patients. It replicates the lower limb of an infant, featuring a network of palpable and punctureable artificial veins that allows students to practice locating blood vessels and performing venipuncture.

In newborns and infants, the small size of the vessels and the delicacy of the tissues require particular precision during venous access procedures. The ability to practice on the veins of the lower limb allows students and healthcare professionals to become familiar with one of the possible sites for peripheral access in pediatric settings, improving tactile sensitivity and control of movements during needle insertion.

The simulator features an artificial venous network detectable by palpation, connected to a system of tubing that allows the vessels to be filled with simulated blood. This configuration reproduces the conditions necessary for venipuncture training, allowing the practitioner to identify the access point, assess the vein’s position, and proceed with the puncture.

Training through palpation is particularly important in pediatric procedures, where superficial vessels may be difficult to see. Using the model, students can repeatedly practice recognizing veins and selecting the needle insertion site, gradually developing greater precision and confidence in their technique.

The artificial veins are designed to withstand numerous punctures before the entire model needs to be replaced. This feature allows for repeated training sessions and enables the simulator to be used in teaching labs with multiple students, without having to replace the device after each exercise.

The life-size reproduction of an infant’s lower limb allows students to become familiar with the anatomical proportions specific to this age group. Thanks to its compact size and light weight, the simulator can be easily transported and used on a workbench, integrating seamlessly into practical medical and nursing training activities.

The Erler Zimmer EZ-8050 Leg Simulator is suitable for medical and nursing degree programs, pediatric nursing training courses, clinical simulation centers, and continuing education programs for healthcare personnel involved in neonatal and pediatric care. It can also be used in combination with simulators designed for venous access in the arm and head, to expand training opportunities across different anatomical sites.

This model offers a practical solution for practicing venous access procedures on an infant’s lower limb, allowing users to repeat the maneuvers in a controlled environment and acquire the necessary manual skills before working with actual patients.

Technical Specifications:

• Life-size reproduction of an infant’s leg
• Artificial venous network that can be palpated and punctured
• Veins that can be filled with simulated blood via a tubing system
• Ability to perform numerous punctures before replacing the model
• Dimensions: 25 x 7 x 7 cm
• Weight: 0.2 kg