MVA: Pool noodle uterine model

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Skills to practice with model:

  • Placement of tenaculum
  • Paracervical block
  • Dilation (up to 7 mm)
  • Suction aspiration (best with 7 mm cannula)
  • Optional: can use a simulated patient with the pelvic model to allow practice of communication skills

Supplies  

  • Section of foam “pool noodle”
  • Velcro adhesive tape, rough side only
  • Stress ball
  • Scunci hair band
  • 9 inch balloons, pink/red
  • Heavy duty rubber bands and athletic tape
  • Foam for “fundus”
  • Lubricant (use with dilation/cannula placement!)
  • Optional: red felt, pink dishwashing gloves, pelvic model for model suspension

Download instructions

Videos (YouTube links)

Model Preparation video:

MVA using this model in a pelvis model: