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SimMan Critical Care

Injection sites

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  1. Tension pneumothorax with needle decompression can be performed at the bilateral mid clavicle line, second intercostal space

  2. Intraosseous (IO) simulation with needle insertion is possible through the left tibia and humeral in both arms

  3. Intramuscular (IM) injections can be simulated in both deltoid arm areas and upper hip

  4. Chest tube insertion can be simulated at left or right mid-axillary line in the fourth and fifth intercostal space

  5. Intravenous (IV) fluids can be simulated on both Patient Simulator arms

Intrasmuscular (IM) injection

Intramuscular injections can be simulated in both the arms and upper hip areas as shown.

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