Laerdal Chester Chest, Vascular Access Manikin

The Laerdal Chester Chest is a lifelike model of human torso with detachable right arm designed for the insertion, care, and removal of common long-term vascular access routes.

The Laerdal Chester Chest features a New Advanced Arm (arm can be ordered separately to upgrade your existing Chester Chest). The New Advanced Arm part has a dual lumen 5FR PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) exiting the basilic vein from the inner bicep area, which is currently the preferred placement. The basilic vein is slightly raised for easy identification. Posterior to the PICC insertion site is a recessed area for the placement of a peripheral port.

The base of the recessed area is made of soft material that permits the port to "float" when accessed. This area is covered with a removable tissue-like flap which, when placed over the port, provides the realistic feel of palpating and accessing. An additional feature of the new arm is a pre-positioned 20g IV catheter in the forearm.

The New Advanced Arm has a greater degree of rotation and extension than our previous arm, just as you would experience on a patient when accessing the PICC or catheter sites can be used to practice cleansing, application of dressings and securement devices, fluid infusion and withdrawal. Chester Chest can be used in either an upright or supine position.

Laerdal Part Number: VT-2400