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- A soft tissue pad which represents the antecubital fossa of the right arm, for use in venepuncture and the introduction of cannulae.
 - The pad is designed for the introduction of cannulae up to 15cm distally and proximally
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		Veins are:
		
- self sealing for repeated use
 - rechargeable through the cannula
 - supplied with mock blood at 'flash back' pressure
 
 - The pad can be connected to the Mock Blood Giving Set to simulate blood flow
 - Supplied on a non-slip backing plate
 - Epidermis is washable using soap and water
 
- Recognition of the vein pattern through palpation
 - Insertion of a needle
 - Introduction of a cannula and use of micropore
 - Management of blood flow
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		When connected to a blood reservoir:
		
- withdrawal of blood
 - use of a Vacutainer® or similar product
 
 
