Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator

One in eight babies arrive prematurely and have a high risk of complications, both during and after birth. The Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator is the smallest yet most realistic premature infant currently available and is ideal for training both nurses and parents in the handling and care of a pre-term infant with an Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW). The 25-week simulator can be ventilated and a number of tubes connected for nurses to practice the procedures on a tiny baby. The manikin is ideal for team training in delicate scenarios.

Features of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator

• 25-week premature baby with ELBW
• Ideal training for nurses and parents in the handling of young infants
• Teaches care of a baby having undergone medical procedures
• Practice high risk birth scenarios
• Ideal for teaching transportation of infants
• Multiple monitors and sensors can be attached
• Suitable for a team training exercise
• Available in two different skin tones

Functions of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator

• Breathing: pulse bulb manually simulates the breathing rate volume
• Ventilation: moulded-in lung forms visible chest rise. Inaccurate trachea and pharynx but will accept a functioning endotracheal tube
• GI: one nostril accepts a NG tube. Fluid drains away from the body or into the nappy
• Umbilicus: soft and life-like, with a patent vein and two arteries. Umbilical stump acts as a cork for a small cavity in the abdomen. 
• IV Access: typical sites accept the tube. One is functional for the administration of fluids, which drains into the nappy area
• Chest tube: permanent site accepts a non-functioning chest tube

Kit Contents

• 1 x Simulator
• 1 x Nappy
• 1 x Hat
• 1 x 3cc syringe
• 1 x 25 gauge butterfly needle
• Blood powder
• Lubricant

Technical Specifications of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator

• Dimensions: 
  • 12" long
  • 4" deep
  • 18.5" across, hand to hand
• Weight: 1.7kg
• NG Tube size: 5FR
• ET Tube size: 5mm ID

Warranty of the Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator

The simulator comes with a 3 year warranty.

Delivery Information

The Life/Form Micro-Preemie Simulator is usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days of ordering via UPS courier.

If you would like up to the minute delivery and tracking information for your order, please contact the Medical Supplies Customer Care Team by telephone on 020 7501 0593 or by email using the form below. We look forward to helping you with your enquiry.