Peritoneal dialysis teaching aid consists of a hollow (a) torso model of human midsection featuring waist and hips area; lower abdomen area has a small opening with a Tenckhoff (b) catheter inserted through; area around intubation is treated with gauze and skin tape; catheter was wrapped around and…
Peritoneal dialysis teaching aid consists of a hollow (a) torso model of human midsection featuring waist and hips area; lower abdomen area has a small opening with a Tenckhoff (b) catheter inserted through; area around intubation is treated with gauze and skin tape; catheter was wrapped around and taped in order to demonstrate how to insert it for peritoneal dialysis (could not be measured).
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - model - Size: Length 32.5 cm x Width 36.0 cm x Depth 22.0 cm
b - catheter
Dates
1990
2000
circa 1990-2000
Date Remarks
Based on appearance
Material
plastic: tan, white, blue, transparent
fabric: white
fibre: white
glue: transparent
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-T2-4
Condition Remarks
Some rubbing marks on edges of model; catheter tubing has minor spotting inside; adhesive residue around skin tape.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Book
Reference Comments
Internet site "Buyamag", "Stomach Digestive System Models"; "Genesis of the Artificial Kidney," by Patrick T. McBride, 1987, pp. 90-91
Research Facts
This artefact was meant to be a teaching aid, providing health care staff with training and confedence to take care of a real case of peritoneal dialysis. The Tenchkoff catheter was developed by Henry Tenckhoff as an improvement on Russell Palmer's long term use catheter. The long term catheter could be sealed off on the external side to prevent bacteria from penetrating body thus making it possible to leave it in the patient for months or years for continual treatment. Typical of the Tenckhoff catheter is the shortened length and the curl.