RediStik Wearable PIV Trainer, Light Skin Tone

RediStik^® wearable PIV trainer features self-sealing textured skin and subcutaneous tissue provide the ability to practice skin preparation techniques with alcohol or CHG application, visualization, palpation and puncture of the vein with blood flash confirmation, threading of the catheter into the intravascular space, drawing back blood and administering saline flush as well as dressing placement. It is a lightweight and versatile model with a contoured design can be quickly secured to a person or mannequin’s arm as well as used in tabletop simulations.

RediStik^® PIV Wearable Trainer Additional Features and Findings:

• Needle-proof backing prevents accidental needle sticks
• One small and one large vein option accommodates 18 GA to 24 GA needles
• Clinical testing demonstrated life expectancy averages 1,000+ punctures with 24 GA needles
• Quick setup for Just-in-Time Training and simulation scenarios
• Worn on a person/mannequin increased staff engagement
• Large and small rolling vein provide scenarios for palpation/stabilization and difficult access techniques
• Used to evaluate procedures/policies and new devices/catheters/dressings
• Progress from novice to advance in venipuncture and PIV insertion
• PIVIE prevention and PIV trouble shooting
• Utilized throughout Texas Children's Hospital and Global Hope clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa 
• Unexpected applications: patient self-infusion, fistula access, CVC trainer

14 clinical areas surveyed within Texas Children’s Hospital consisting of medical assistants, respiratory therapists, nurses, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and physicians 100% (100 surveyed) recommended to their colleagues for training. See full survey data.

Complete RediStik^® Wearable PIV Trainer Includes:

• Black nylon carrying case
• RediStik^® Wearable PIV Trainer
• IV bag
• IV set
• Clip IV holder
• Large and small vein tubes, 3 each
  • Lubricating jelly and Alligator forceps also included to install and remove vein tubes
• 10cc syringe
• Talc powder
• Nylon talc brush
• Color changing tablets

Read more about Revolutionizing Medical Education Technology with Texas Children's Hospital^® or visit Texas Children's Hospital's^® RediStik^® page. 

∗∗∗Winner of the IMSH2020 SimVentor Award and the 2022 ANA Team Innovation Award, sponsored by Stryker∗∗∗
Additional innovation and educational resource contact Michael Pickett, MSN, APRN, CPNP