D&E: Ultrasound-guided D&E model

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Ultrasound-guided D&E model by JE Kaiser, Division of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Contact: info@ryanprogram.org

Skills

  • Using ultrasound during simulation
  • Grasping of tissue
  • Passing forceps through the cervix

Supplies  |  Download Amazon products shopping list (Ballistics Gel linked separately below)

  • 64oz Glad Tupperware
  • 3” x 4” PVC coupler
  • Xacto knife or box cutter
  • Gorilla glue contact adhesive
  • Knox gelatine
  • Biscuit cutters – 1-7/8” size
  • 36” balloons
  • Foam stress balls
  • Silicone kitchen funnel – 3.4”
  • Diving starfish
  • Calvarium options:
    • Refillable easter eggs
    • 2” sized tomatoes (~16 weeks) or Roma tomatoes (~20+ weeks), wrapped in aluminum foil
  • Low loft polyester batting
  • Silicone suture pads -OR- ballistic gel pads x2
    • If you choose to use ballistic gel instead of silicone suture pads, purchase:
      • Ballistic gel materials:
        • Ballistics Gel (About 0.5L)
        • Crockpot (not a pressure cooker)
        • Flat metal baking tray or plastic cafeteria tray
        • Oven mitts
        • Large metal cooking spoon

Download instructions

 

Video