An outstanding teaching model for
review of the principles and tools
necessary to validate the knowledge and
skills needed for Peripherally Inserted
Central Catheter (PICC) insertion
Portable and lightweight
Anatomically correct superior vena cava,
subclavian, jugular, median basilic, basilic
and cephal®ic veins
Moveable chin simulates occlusion of the
jugular vein
Practice sterile technique for set-up and
insertion of the PICC line
Palpable ribs permit practice of measuring
proper catheter length from insertion
site to second or third intercostal space
and the confirmation of proper placement
of the distal tip of the catheter in
the viewable superior vena cava
Placement of standard IV catheter in the
major veins