This model
was designed by two nutrition nurses at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
to demonstrate to parents/carers the technique for insertion of
nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes. the model features a movable
epiglottis
The
model enables parents/carers to visualise the correct positioning of
nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes and buttons and also practise the
technique
Families have reported that The Hungry Manikin gave them invaluable practice and increased their confidence and understanding
The model is supplied with a nasogastric tube in an attractive carrying case
