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. 2018 Feb 26;10(2):e2231.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.2231.

Meningomyelocele Simulation Model: Pre-surgical Management-Technical Report

Orna Rosen  1 , Robert M Angert  1
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Meningomyelocele Simulation Model: Pre-surgical Management-Technical Report

Orna Rosen et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

This technical report describes the creation of a myelomeningocele model of a newborn baby. This is a simple, low-cost, and easy-to-assemble model that allows the medical team to practice the delivery room management of a newborn with myelomeningocele. The report includes scenarios and a suggested checklist with which the model can be employed.

Keywords: delivery room; myelomeningocele; neural tube defects; newborn; pre-surgical management; resuscitation.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Model with 5-cm incision on the back
Figure 2
Figure 2. Sausage casing with water, knotted at both ends
Figure 3
Figure 3. Large meningomyelocele with three loops
Figure 4
Figure 4. Small meningomyelocele with one loop
Figure 5
Figure 5. Simulator positioned on the donut with the fluidic positioner
Figure 6
Figure 6. Simulator with meningomyelocele protected, being intubated
Figure 7
Figure 7. Simulator with meningomyelocele protected, ETT in place
ETT: endotracheal tube
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