Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion Trainer By Shuli Leiken, MMS, PA-C

This trainer is designed to allow the students to become familiar with: The physical setup for CVC insertion Handling of the supplies required for CVC insertion The steps of CVC placement Tactile feedback – the feel of passing a needle/syringe through solid

(tissue), entering a space (vessel) and drawing fluid (blood/air) into the syringe

Ingredients: 1 Foam pipe insulation, cut into 6 1ft lengths1 roll Duct tape12 Corks 1 bottle Super glue6 CVC Insertion trays1 pack Powdered drink mix, color of your choice

Water for drink mix

Instructions:1. Wrap the pipe insulation with duct tape, leaving the ends uncovered. 2. Seal any holes in the corks with super glue.3. Spread super glue on outside of cork and insert it into one end of the

cylinder (should be a snug fit).4. Cover corked end with duct tape.5. Let glue cure (several hours/days – per glue instructions).6. Mix powdered drink packet with water until diluted to color desired.7. Holding upright until sealed, fill cylinders with drink mix.8. Place second cork in remaining cylinder opening, keeping liquid inside.9. Use duct tape to make an X over second cork, holding it in place.10. Place Trainer in CVC tray. Ready for draping and line insertion.

Pearls: Use additional duct tape to seal holes after CVCs removed, if needed Refill Trainers during use by removing taped cork Use a tray/pad/towel to contain liquid leaks Cut corks in half to minimize supplies

Makes 6 CVC trainers

Leiken - October 2019

Leiken - October 2019