Adam,Rouilly The Hungry Manikin® - Pediatric Nasogastric Feeding Trainer

This model was designed by nutrition nurses at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to demonstrate to parents/caregivers the technique for inserting nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes in children.

• This simple-to-use simulator helps identify the stages of placement, ensuring that the nasogastric device is passed safely and correctly.
• Families have reported that the Hungry Manikin gave them invaluable practice and increased their confidence and understanding.
• Measurement, placement, and securement of nasogastric tube
• Insertion of gastrostomy tube
• As the manikin accepts fluids, training in the following procedures is now possible:
  • Aspiration of the stomach for confirming correct tube placement
  • Measuring pH (acidity/alkalinity) of stomach aspirate
  • Enteral feeding via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes
  • Administration of liquid based medicines

• The Hungry Manikin has been significantly improved so that fluids can be introduced into the stomach.
• The transparent cover is now removable, and by means of a simple connector, the stomach can be removed for cleaning.
• Movable epiglottis to demonstrate swallowing
• Transparent body, allowing trainees to observe the tube being passed
• Divided nasal septum
• Gastrostomy opening
• Representation of lungs and oesophagus
• Size 8 Fr Nasogastric and Size 12 Fg Ryles tubes should be used with this model.