LF00984U

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The Life/form® Breast Examination Simulator is designed to teach and practice breast examination techniques. It allows for both private and group demonstrations and enables women to practice self-examination under professional supervision.

Components and Features
The simulator includes a guide from the American Cancer Society and features replaceable components such as skin and breast masses. It is constructed with special vinyl for a realistic feel and includes palpable ribs and fluid breast masses to simulate realistic examination conditions.

Internal Structure

Fluid Breast Mass: Simulates realistic sensation during palpation.
Palpable Ribs: Helps distinguish normal rib feeling from abnormalities.
Abnormalities: Includes small nodularity and fibroadenoma in the left breast, and a fixed lump and fluid-filled cyst in the right breast.

Usage Instructions

Can be used with or without adjustable straps for comfort.
Demonstrates proper palpation techniques and allows supervised practice.
Encourages recognition and description of abnormalities.
Promotes frequent self-examination.

Care and Maintenance

Store in the supplied container to avoid staining.
Clean with mild soap and water; avoid abrasive cleaners.
Replacement parts are available for skin and breast masses.

Cautions
Avoid contact with solvents, corrosive materials, and printed materials to prevent damage and staining.

Available Supplies and Replacement Parts

Left and Right Breast Mass Replacements
Breast Exam Simulator Replacement Skin
Nasco Cleaner

Additional Simulators
Other simulators available include episiotomy suture simulators, female catheterization simulators, and advanced breast exam simulators.

Contact Information
Nasco, 901 Janesville Avenue, P.O. Box 901, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538-0901. Phone: 1-800-558-9595. Email: [email protected]

Catalog excerpts

Breast Examination Simulator LF00984U Instruction Manual

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We wish to acknowledge the Breast Cancer Detection program at Tucson, Arizona; and Mary E. Pautz, R.N., M.P .H., Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, for their guidance in the design of this Life/form® Breast Examination Simulator. used to simulate the breast mass. As you depress the mass, it displaces laterally to give realistic sensation. About the Simulator The Life/form® Breast Examination Simulator allows you to demonstrate proper techniques for breast examination in private or in group session and enables a woman to practice self-examination under...

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General Instructions for Use The Life/form® Breast Exam Simulator may be used with or without the adjustable straps. Fasten upper straps around neck and lower (longest) straps around waist. Adjust the buckles so that the simulator lies comfortably in a natural position for breast self-exam. Procedures That Can Be Performed A. Demonstrate Proper Technique Use model to demonstrate to the student or patient the proper method of palpating the breast. Have the student or patient practice the palpation techniques on the breasts while supervised to ensure that the examination is performed correctly....

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