Laerdal Infant Virtual I.V. - Manual (Page 97)

Needle Insertion and Skin Stretch
The handle is gripped using the hand and the thumb can be used to stretch the skin during the pro-
cedure. The needle and catheter are inserted into the receptacle. Initially, the learner will feel a slight
tug as the device engages the needle. Once the needle is engaged in the haptic device, the simulated
needle on the screen will light up, and you will be ready to perform the needle insertion.
The force feedback provided to the learner depends on the patient being cannulated, the case sce-
nario, the actual stick, and any complications. In some cases the learner will feel a stick through both
skin and vein, in other cases the vein, or even the skin puncture may be more or less prominent. The
forces associated with infant catheterization are subtle at times, and the force feedback device simu-
lates these subtle cues and sensations.
System Overview
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Infant Virtual I.V.
Directions for Use