Erler-Zimmer Prostate Examination Simulator
With a high quality construction, the Erler-Zimmer Prostate Simulator brings a detailed representation of the male lower abdomen designed for use in medical prostate examination training. Four interchangeable prostrate glands feature in this simulator set, allowing students to practice the diagnosis of various prostate cancer stages.
What's Included
- 1 x Male Genitalia Model
- 4 x Prostate Glands
- 1 x Lubricant
- 1 x Cleaner
- 1 x Transport Case
Features of the Erler-Zimmer Prostate Examination Simulator
- Training model teaches the correct prostate examination techniques
- Four prostrates glands included for students to diagnose
- Demonstrates various stages of prostate cancer
- Realistic tactile feeling
- Durable material ensures long-lasting use even with repeated use
- Suitable for group training
Who Can Use the Prostate Examination Simulator?
This Prostate Examination Simulator effectively trains doctors or other health care members on how to check the male prostate for lumps or any enlargement. This effective training model ensures doctors understand what different prostates feel like in order to diagnose the correct stage of a patient's prostate cancer.
Four Interchangeable Prostate Glands
The Erler-Zimmer Prostate Examination Simulator includes four interchangeable prostate glands, which can be inserted to allow for diagnostic training via rectal examination. Students are then able to practice identifying various prostate stages.
What Prostate Stages Does This Model Demonstrate?
The Prostate Examination Simulators features four prostates prostate glands to demonstrate the following conditions:
- Benign, slightly enlarged, but otherwise normal
- Beginning stage of carcinoma - a discrete hard nodule is palpable in the upper right quadrant
- The spread of carcinoma is demonstrated - the small nodule has increased in size and has become an external hard mass on the surface of the gland
- Full carcinoma - the entire gland feels hard and irregular
Why Are Prostate Examinations Important?
Prostate examinations are important in order to check for early signs of prostate cancer. It is generally recommended for those over the age of 55 to undertake prostate examinations, however those between the ages of 40 and 45 should be screened too if they have first degree relatives (such as a father or brother), or extended family members who have had prostate cancer.
Great for Group Training
This model comes with four varying prostate glands for students to diagnose. As the prostates do not require replacing, this makes this model highly beneficial for teaching a full class, in which every student can take turns in checking each prostate.
Technical Specifications
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