RediStik Wearable PIV Trainer, Light and Dark Tones

Visit RediStik PIV Written set-up Instructions and tips that compliments the video instructions below

RediStik^® PIV Wearable Trainer Video Links:

Device Overview

PIV insertion tips and techniques Playlist

PIV Kit set up video instructions

PIV vessel replacement video

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
• 2 x RediStik^® Wearable PIV Trainers, Light and Dark tones
• 2 x IV bag
• 2 x IV set
• Clip IV holder
• Large and small vein tubes, 6 each
  • Lubricating jelly and Alligator forceps also included to install and remove vein tubes
• 2 x 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 2023 AVA PediNeoSIG Award, IMSH2020 SimVentor Award  and the 2022 ANA Team Innovation Award, sponsored by Stryker∗∗∗

Additional innovation and educational resource contact Michael Pickett, MSN, APRN, CPNP