RediStik Wearable Port Trainer

RediStik^® Wearable Port Trainer video links:

Device Overview

Port insertion tips and techniques

Port kit set-up video instructions

RediStik^® Wearable Port Trainer Additional Features and Findings:

• Quick setup for Just-in-Time Training and simulation scenarios
• Worn on a person/mannequin increased staff engagement
• Used to safely evaluate procedures/policies and new devices/port needles/dressings
• Adjustable port options provide scenarios for palpation/stabilization/difficult access techniques
• Provides life-like experience for obtaining blood cultures, lab draws and flushing
• Progress from novice to advance in port access, de-access, positioning and trouble shooting
• Utilized throughout Texas Children's Hospital and Global Hope clinics in Sub-Saharan Africa  
• Unexpected applications: Renal service training port access with an apheresis needle
• Clinical testing demonstrated life expectancy for removable skin averages 1,200+ punctures

Five clinical areas surveyed within Texas Children’s Hospital. 100% (67 surveyed) recommended to their colleagues for training. See full survey data.

Complete RediStik^® Wearable Port Trainer Includes:

• Black nylon carrying case
• ReadyStik^® wearable port trainer
• 10cc syringe
• Lubricating jelly
• Talc powder
• Nylon talc brush
• Color changing tablets

***PORT NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS MODEL***

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