CHESTER CHEST™

Chester Chest™ includes a life size torso, with a real Implanted Vascular Access Device (IVAD), tunneled central venous catheter, 0405 Outer Tissue Flap, difficult accessing inserts 0420, 0430 and 0440, a tubing set with a simulated blood reservoir bag, simulated blood, a slightly raised external jugular opening for placement of an external jugular catheter, opening for the placement of a subclavian catheter, a detachable right arm with a 20g IV catheter in place, a dual 5 Fr PICC, talc powder and a User’s Manual.

If you plan to transport your model from one location to another, you may want to purchase the 0401 Optional Carrying Case. You can also order an optional 0410 Triple Lumen Catheter to use in either the subclavian or external jugular position. Alternatively, you can send us the IVADs and catheters your institution uses and we will install them at no charge with the purchase of a new model.

Chester Chest™ has remained the same except for a design change of the detachable arm in 2008. The arm is now positioned with a greater degree of rotation and extension than the previous arm. This arm has a dual 5Fr PICC exiting the basilic vein from the inner bicep area and a 20g IV catheter in place. Also available now is the option to purchase Chester Chest with an Port Access Arm (see model 2410/2412) which has all the same features as the standard arm plus an additional feature of a recessed area for attachment of a port.

Yes. Refurbishing is a cost-effective way to extend the life of your Chester Chest™ and keep it performing reliably for years to come. When your model begins to show signs of wear, VATA can restore it to like-new condition for approximately half the cost of purchasing a new one.

Once we receive your model, our team will carefully evaluate its condition and identify any recommended repairs or component replacements. You will then receive a detailed estimate for your approval before any refurbishing work begins.

To get started, call 503-651-5050 or email info@vatainc.com to request a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number and shipping instructions.

The Difficult Accessing Inserts 0420/0421, 0430/0431 & 0440/0441 are used with the port to demonstrate different situations that can be encountered when accessing. The 0420/0421 and 0430/0431 are placed under the port to demonstrate a “wandering” or “tipping” port, respectively. The 0440/0441 is placed over the port with the 0420/0421 under the port to demonstrate a “deeply placed port”. All three of the inserts have the product number embossed on them.

Yes, you can withdraw and infuse fluids from all the devices on the model. When withdrawing you will get a simulated blood return.

VATA has generic Triple Lumen Cathers 0410 available for sale separately. On new orders we can install a 0410 or one that you provide, in either the external jugular or subclavian position, at no additional charge. If you want to be able to infuse and withdraw from all the lumens, a 0418 Universal Catheter Connector for a 5 or 6Fr catheter or a 0454 Universal Catheter Connector for a 7– 9.6Fr catheter will need to be purchased.

There are several things that you can do to minimize tears: 1. Do not palpate the port using the fingernail. 2. Do not “rock” the needle back and forth to confirm that the needle tip has passed through the septum and is against the base of the port. 3. Do not pull the Outer Tissue Flap back while the needle is in the port’s septum to visually confirm the needle placement. These techniques are not used with patients and should not be used on Chester Chest™. In formulating the material for the flap, we had a choice to either make the flap with a softer and more realistic “tissue-like” feel or unrealistically hard and tending to never “wear out”. The more realistic feel was our choice. The Outer Tissue Flap will wear out over time and is replaceable with 0405/0404 Outer Tissue Flap Replacement.

When you originally received your model, you also received instructions on the care of the outer tissue flap and a container of cornstarch talc. The instructions advised cleaning the soft outer tissue flap with alcohol and a non-linting cloth, allowing it to air dry. This should be followed by sprinkling the cornstarch talc on the outer tissue flap and lightly wiping off the excess.

Chester Chest™ is not offered without the arm.

It is not possible to practice placing a PICC Line in Chester Chest™. You can practice and teach; exit site care, dressings, and infusion and withdrawal of the dual PICC line. If you wish to practice the placement of PICC Lines, you would use 0600 Peter PICC Line™.