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- Page 1 HEALTHCARE Basic Nursing Wound Simulation Kit LF00793U INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
- Page 2 4-STAGE PRESSURE ULCER — LF00730U Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus wounds, affect over one million adults every year. The wounds can range from superficial and mildly red on the skin surface to a deep open wound penetrating down to the bone with blackened or dead tissue and extreme infection. The Pressure Ulcer Models are a set of four Life/form ®...
- Page 3 SKIN CANCER/MOLES — LF00731U Continued exposure to sunlight can cause damage to skin cells. If the damaged cells do not die or repair themselves, they degenerate and visible skin cancer develops. skin cancer nursing wounds have been developed to assist with educating health care providers about the various types of skin cancer and what they may Life/form ®...
- Page 4 PILONIDAL CYST AND SEBACEOUS CYST — LF00732U A sebaceous cyst is a term that refers to either an epidermal or pilar (trichilemmal) cyst. Epidermal cysts originate in the epidermis, and pilar cysts originate from hair fol- licles. The scalp, ears, back, face, and upper arm are common sites for sebaceous cysts, because these areas are usually more hairy. Cysts are smooth to the touch, vary in size, and are generally round in shape.
- Page 5 SKIN ABSCESS — LF00739U A skin abscess or boil is a localized infection deep within the skin. The abscess or boil usually begins as a tender red lump which becomes hard and firm to the touch. Over time, the center of the abscess becomes soft and filled with infection-fighting white blood cells. The combination of white blood cells, bacteria, and proteins (pus) forms a head that will eventually drain.
- Page 6 OSTOMIES — LF00738U A stoma is also referred to as an ostomy. A stoma is a surgically created opening that can be made almost anywhere in the body. The most common types of stomas are colostomies, ileostomies, and urostomies. A stoma has the following features: Double Barrel Stoma —...
- Page 7 BLISTER/BLOOD BLISTER — LF00726U/LF00727U A blister is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of skin. Causes are forceful rubbing, burning, freezing, infection, or chemicals. Most blisters are filled with plasma. Blood blisters are filled with blood or with pus if they become infected. Don’t puncture a blister unless it’s painful or prevents you from getting around or functioning normally.
- Page 8 VENOUS STASIS ULCER — LF00792U Venous ulcers are wounds that are thought to be improper functioning of venous valves, usually in legs. There is not an exact reason why these ulcers occur, other than the valves, which prevent the backflow of blood, do not function properly, causing the pressure in the veins to increase. Venous stasis results in damage to the vein valvular system in the lower extremities.
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Page 9: Cleaning And Maintenance
Place a clean, dry wound in a resealable bag to extend the life of the product. Stubborn soil can be treated with Nasco Cleaner. Apply a small amount of Nasco Cleaner to a clean, dry cloth. Apply to the soiled area, wiping gently. - Page 10 REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES FOR THE BASIC NURSING WOUND SIMULATION KIT LF00726U Blisters, 1 Roll, 7" x 10" LF00727U Blood Blisters, 1 Roll, 7" x 10" LF00730U Pressure Ulcers, Stages 1-4, Set of 4 LF00731U Healthy Mole & Skin Cancer, Set of 4 (healthy mole, basil cell, squamous cell, & melanoma) LF00732U Cysts, Set of 2 (pilar &...
- Page 11 Blood Kit, Blue & Red, Pkg. of 5 LF00759(C)U Mucous, Jar LF03774U Thickener LF00790U Castor Seal, 1-oz. Bottle LF09919U Nasco Cleaner LF00758U Magic Blood Powder, Mini LF00761U Primary Colors Makeup Wheel LF00763U Grease Paint Makeup, Capillary Shadow, 1/2-oz. Jar LF00764U Grease Paint Makeup, Blood Blister, 1/2-oz.
- Page 12 Ultra Nursing Wound Simulation Kit — LF00720U Life/form ® Life/form Burn Simulation Kit — LF00795U ® Actual product may vary slightly from photo. Nasco reserves the right to change product color, materials, supplies, or function as needed. ONLINE: NascoHealthcare.com EMAIL: lifeform@enasco.com PHONE: 1.800.431.4310...