Simulated Medication

The Practi-0.9% Sodium Chloride I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training simulates 0.9% sodium chloride, and contains distilled water. Ideal for use with manikins and task trainers A perfect I.V. administration simulation for your nursing, pharmacy,...

The Practi-Half Normal Saline 1000 mL I.V. Solution Bag I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training contains distilled water Simulates 1000 mL I.V. bag of bag of half normal saline. 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS...

The Practi-Insulin Pen Trainer for clinical training, is a 3 mL (100 units/mL) simulated disposable insulin pen with a dose selection dial and a total liquid fill of 300 units. Provide your students with safe, simulated practice in the correct method...

The Practi-Dextrose Half Normal Saline I.V. Solution for clinical training contains distilled water Simulates 1000 mL I.V. bag solution of Dextrose 5% in Half Normal Saline 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT...

The Practi-Salbutamol Nebules simulates 5 mg/2.5 mL of salbutamol in a nebulizer Salbutamol comes as a liquid solution that is to be inhaled by the patient's mouth using a special nebulizer Safely teach this skill using Practi-Salbutamol with any task...

The Practi-Vial assists in teaching students the sterile techniques of small vial handling, air pressure changes and replacement, fractional dosage, aspiration, and needle withdrawal A variety of simulated vaccination scenarios can be demonstrated with...

Practi-3% Hypertonic Saline 250 mL I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates a 3% Hypertonic Saline 250 mL I.V. Solution Bag, often used in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC.) Contents: distilled water. 1 Bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY...

The Practi-Lactated Ringer's I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training contains distilled water Simulates 1000 mL I.V. bag of Lactated Ringer's solution 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

The Practi-Ibuprofen 800 mg Oral Med is simulated medication for clinical training Simulates 800mg of Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) tablets, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in...

The Practi-Calcium Chloride IV 10% 10mL pre-filled luer lock needle free syringe for clinical training Simulates 100 mg/mL of calcium chloride, a calcium salt and electrolyte agent, ordered to treat a variety of hypocalcemic disorders Teach your...

Practi-Nasal Med Trainer simulates nasal medication administration. Teach a variety of skills to clinical students as well as field EMS professionals, for the administration of medications such as the opioid antagonist drug, Narcan, as well as many...

Practi-Urine for clinical training. Add realism to your simulation scenarios with Practi-Simulated Urine. Teach students how to collect urine specimens as well as measure urine intake and output. Each bottle contains 800 mL of simulated urine...

The Practi-Dextrose Normal Saline I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training contains distilled water. Simulates I.V. bag of Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

Practi-Simulated Blood adds realism to your simulation scenarios A perfect addition to your moulage arsenal Each bottle contains 1,000mL of simulated blood 1 Bottle FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

The Practi-Dextrose I.V. 50% 50mL pre-filled luer lock needle free syringe is for clinical training Simulates 0.5 g/mL of dextrose 50%, the glucose restoring agent Teach students of nursing, EMT, and other allied health programs a variety of important...

Practi-6% Hetastarch in Lactated Electrolyte 500 mL I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates a 500 mL IV bag of 6% hetastarch in lactated electrolyte (Hextend). Contents: distilled water. 1 Bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR...

The Practi-Suppositories for clinical training, simulates glycerin suppositories Teach the proper use of a rectal suppository to relieve constipation. 1 jar includes 24 Practi-Suppositories FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS...

The EpiPen Trainer for clinical training will provide your students with safe, simulated practice in the correct method of administering medication from a pre-loaded auto-injector system. This Trainer does not contain any medication or a needle - it is...

The Practi-Dextrose Lactated Ringer's I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training contains distilled water Simulates 1000 mL I.V. bag of Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer's solution 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT...

The Practi-Oxytocin Lactated Ringer's I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training contains distilled water Simulates 1000 mL I.V. bag of Lactated Ringer's solution with added 20 units of Oxytocin 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL...

Practi-Tranexamic Acid for clinical training, simulates tranexamic acid (TXA) 1,000 mg/10 mL in a clear 10 mL vial. This commonly used clotting promoter is indicated for treatment of acute bleeding episodes in patients with congenital fibrinogen...

The Practi-Adenosine I.V. is a pre-filled luer lock needle-free syringe is for clinical training Simulates the antiarrhythmic agent, adenosine, a code drug used for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia An important training aid for...

The Practi-Blood Bags simulates 450 mL blood bag of red blood cells (350 mL of blood in a 450 mL bag) Train your students to properly read a blood bag including bar-codes, blood type, as well spiking the bag properly Includes labels for all blood...

The Practi-Potassium Chloride for clinical training, simulates potassium chloride 20mEq (2mEq/mL) in a 10 mL vial, is used in the treatment of potassium deficiency Ideal for skills training for nursing, EMS and pharm tech programs Safe for mankins and...

Practi-Dextrose 10% 250 mL IV Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates a 250 mL IV bag of 10% dextrose in normal saline. Contents: distilled water 1 bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

The Practi-Epinephrine I.V. 1:10,000 1 mg (0.1mg/mL) 10 mL pre-filled luer lock needle free syringe is for ACLS training Simulates the direct acting sympathomimetic drug, epinephrine hydrochloride Provide students an integrated experience while...

Practi-Albuterol Sulfate 0.083% Nebules simulates 2.5 mg/3 mL of albuterol sulfate, 0.083% in a nebulizer. Albuterol comes as a liquid solution that is to be inhaled by the patient's mouth using a special nebulizer. Safely teach this skill using...

The Practi-Antibiotic Peel-N-Stick Labels simulate five of the most commonly seen antibiotics. Includes: Azithromycin, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone 250 mg, Ceftriaxone 500 mg, Ceftriaxone 1 g Students learn to read drug labels, calculate and measure...

The Practi-Atropine Sulfate I.V. (0.1 mg/mL) in 10 mL pre-filled needle free luer lock syringe for EMS training Practi-Atropine Sulphate simulates the cholingeric blocking agent, atropine sulfate, a code drug your ACLS training scenarios, nursing...

The Practi-Calcium Chloride for clinical training, simulates Calcium Chloride 10%, 100 mg/mL in a 10 mL vial, used in the treatment of hypocalcemic tetany and as an aid in the treatment of depression due to overdose of magnesium sulfate Ideal for...

The Practi-Calcium Gluconate, for clinical training, simulates calcium gluconate 10% 100 mg/mL, used in the treatment of calcium deficiencies Ideal for skills training for nursing, EMS and pharm tech programs Teach Your Students: Small vial handling...

Practi-Crash Code Pack, for clinical training, teaches your students the skills associated with administering emergency crash cart IV solutions. Rapid response skill based learning is the newest safe simulation training. Each Practi-Crash Code Pack...

Practi-Dopamine HCL in 5% Dextrose 250 mL IV Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates a 250 mL IV bag of dopamine HCL in 5% dextrose and normal saline. Contents: distilled water Qty: 1 bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE...

The Practi-Fresh Frozen Plasma Bags for clinical training, simulates 450 mL of O negative plasma (200 mL of plasma in a 450mL bag) Train your students to properly read a plasma bag including bar-codes, blood type, as well spiking the bag properly. 1...

The Practi-Hydromorphone Peel-N-Stick Labels, for clinical training, accurately simulate 2 mg/1 mL of the narcotic analgesic, hydromorphone HCl (Dilaudid) Easily apply the Peel-N-Stick labels to Practi-Ampules 1 mL , instantly changing the drug and...

The Practi-Injecta Pad is the only injection simulator that perfectly simulates aspiration tension, so vital when teaching proper I.M. injection techniques Designed to withstand thousands of needle punctures as your students practice injection techniques...

The Practi-Ketamine simulates 50 mg/mL the drug Ketamine, used mainly for starting and maintaining anesthesia, in a 10 mL glass vial Other uses: chronic pain and for sedation in intensive care and veterinary medicine Safe for mankins and other...

Practi-Magnesium Sulfate 50 mL IV Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates 2 g/50 mL (premixed) magnesium sulfate in a 50 mL IV Solution Bag. Contents: Distilled Water Qty: 1 bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS...

Practi-Platelets O-negative for clinical training simulates 450 mL of O negative platelets (100 mL of platelets in a 450mL bag). Train your students to properly read a platelet bag including bar-codes, blood type, as well spiking the bag properly. 1...

The Practi-RSI Kit (w/ needleless syringe) is a critical component for use in paralytic sedative training. Has essentials needed to create scenarios related to intubation when concern for aspiration exists Includes: Practi-Etomidate 40 mg/20 mL Vial...

The Practi-Sodium Bicarbonate I.V. 8.4% (84mg/mL) 50mL pre-filled luer lock syringe Simulates the systemic alkalinizing agent and electrolyte, sodium bicarbonate, a code drug used for your ACLS training scenarios, nursing skills lab, EMT field training...

The Practi-Tuberculin PPD vials, for clinical training, provide an excellent practice for students to learn intradermal injection skills. Each vial contains 1 mL of distilled water and simulates 5 TU/0.1 mL of the actual PPD vial size, dosage, and...

The patent pending Phokus Wound Cube Gen 2 is a compact training tool designed to increase muscle memory for students learning the basics of bleeding control Semi-transparent, non-toxic silicone allows observation to ensure accurate wound packing...

The Practi-Alteplase Powder & Diluent comes with ten Practi-Alteplase powder vials (100mL) simulating 100mg of Alteplase (Activase) and ten Practi-Diluent Vials (100mL) for clinical training Teach skills to treat conditions caused by arterial blood...

The Practi-Amoxicillin Clavulanate for clinical training, simulates 400 mg/5 mL of amoxicillin clavulanate (Augmentin) Teaches the skill of reconstitution of a simulated penicillin antibiotic Augmentin is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate...

The Practi-Amoxicillin simulates the oral antibiotic Amoxicillin 250 mg unit dose capsule, for clinical training This Practi-Unit Dose Med is a large-sized, red and white capsule that comes in a blister pack Teach aseptic handling, dosage calculation,...

Practi-Amp Safety Breakers increase student confidence and competency during ampule handling and practice Designed to fit 1 mL and 2 mL Practi-Amps. Students will avoid direct finger contact with broken glass during and after practice thus eliminating...

The Practi- Amp for clinical training, contains of distilled water in an amber tinted glass to simulate light sensitive medications. Students will learn to accurately open, calculate, aspirate, and measure small and often hard to see solutions...

The Practi-Dantrolene for clinical training comes in a 100 mL vial with yellow powder simulating Dantrolene Teach your students the skills needed for drug intervention of malignant hyperthermia Ideal for use with Practi-Injecta Pad or Practi-Mini...

The Practi-Diazepam for clinical training, is a 10 mL amber tinted vial labeled 5mg/mL, simulating the light-sensitive drug diazepam (Valium) used as a sedative for the management of anxiety disorders the short term relief of the symptoms of anxiety...

Practi-Digoxin simulates the unit dose oral medication digoxin (Lanoxin), an antiarrhythmic and blood pressure support agent used to treat heart failure and heart rhythm problems. Simulates: Digoxin (Lanoxin) for clinical training Dosage: 0.125 mg...

The Practi-Digoxin Oral Med simulates 0.25 mg digoxin (Lanoxin), a heart medication, for clinical training This Practi-Unit Dose Med is a scored, round, white tablet that comes in a blister pack Ideal simulation aid for pharmacy and nursing skills...

The Practi-Ear Dropper for clinical training of optic drop administration For adult or pediatrics, these skills are an important part of patient care and education Teaches proper positioning, preparing dosage, manipulation of ear area prior to...

Practi-Fentanyl 2 mL Vial for clinical training, accurately simulates 50 mcg/ mL (100 mcg/2 mL Vial) of the synthetic opioid analgesic, Fentanyl. Each Practi-Fentanyl comes as a labeled 2 mL vial containing distilled water. Make your lab meaningful,...

Practi-Glucagon Kit for clinical training. Prepare your students for patients with severe hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Teach them how to use a kit including reconstitution, proper aseptic technique, and injection. The Practi-Glucagon Kit comes...

The Practi-Inhaler is equipped to simulate albuterol sulfate medication delivery in your practice skills lab The Practi-Inhaler is the only inhaler available with just an aerosol propellant developed specifically for clinical training Excellent for...

The Practi-Insulin Starter Pack for clinical training, teaches insulin injection techniques, mixing and combining of short and long acting insulin, and dosage calculation skills Contains Four each of our Practi-Insulin Vials 4 Practi-Regular Vials, 4...

The Practi-Ipratropium Bromide 0.02% Nebules simulates 0.5 mg/2.5 mL of ipratropium bromide, 0.02% in a nebulizer. Ipratropium comes as a liquid solution that is to be inhaled by the patient's mouth using a special nebulizer. Safely teach this skill...

Practi-Lidocaine HCL in 5% Dextrose 250 mL IV Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates a 250 mL IV bag of lidocaine HCL in 5% dextrose and normal saline. Contents: distilled water Qty: 1 bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL...

Practi-Meds Long-Term Care Cards assist students in administering oral meds to the chronic long-term patient. The packaging is like those seen in long-term care facilities. These facilities often utilize large rolling medication carts containing...

The Practi-Nitroglycerin Peel-N-Stick Label, for clinical training, was created to identically simulate 50 mg/10 mL of the real drug, nitroglycerin Easily apply these Peel-N-Stick labels to Practi-Vials 10 mL Tint to replicate the light sensitive...

The Practi-Optic Dropper simulates droppers for allergies, anesthesia, dilating, infections, and more For adult or pediatrics, these skills are an important part of patient care and education Teaches proper positioning, preparing dosage, manipulation...

The Practi-Oral Med Pack for clinical training has gained national acceptance as one of the safest and quality approved simulation aids for standard oral medication administration practice Contains 20 boxes (each box contains 48 count blister packed)...

Practi-Potassium Chloride 100 mL I.V. Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates potassium chloride 10 mEq/100 mL premixed in 100 mL IV solution bag. Contents: Distilled Water Qty: 1 bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE...

Practi-RSI Refill Pack for Practi-RSI Kit. This refill pack contains 3 full sets of the Practi-Meds found in our Practi-RSI Kit. The Practi-RSI Kit is a critical component for use in paralytic sedative training and includes all the essentials needed...

Practi-Sodium BiCarb 8.4% for clinical training, simulates sodium bicarb 8.4% (50 mEq/50 mL; 4.2 g/50 mL) in a 50 mL clear vial. Teach your students the sterile techniques of large vial handling, air replacement, dosage aspiration and needle...

By request, now offers our Practi-TCCC Oral Med Training Pack, an essential tool in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) field training for medical and non-medical military personnel, as well as for first responders. Each 4-pill blister strip in the...

Amber IV bag covers are used in hospitals to help reduce potentially harmful light effects in IV drug delivery Each EPS amber IV bag cover fits both our 50 mL, 100 mL and 250 mL Practi-IV bags Add this to your curriculum for a perfect IV...

By educator request, now offers the EMS/Trauma Moulage Kit. Make your simulations come alive! For the EMS/Trauma moulage designer, this kit includes the essentials needed to create basic, intermediate and advanced moulage designs (field,...

The bright yellow Instructor Locator Sign is clearly visible in hospital corridors. Attaches magnetically to hospital door frames. Actual size is 7" x 3". Tells students where you are, instantly! 1 SignFOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR...

By educator request, now offers the Nursing Moulage Kit. Make your simulations come alive! For the medical moulage designer, this kit includes the essentials needed to create basic, intermediate and advanced moulage designs (medical, trauma,...

The Pill Crush Syringe allows a safer and more efficient way to deliver dissolved medications A Single-Device “ALL-IN-ONE” Medication Delivery System More complete and accurate dose administration with less waste No danger of residual...

Each cup will crush medications to a fine powder in seconds with a simple motion. Ideal for use with Practi-Oral Meds, tablets will crush immediately and completely with our pill crusher cup with splitter. An essential skill in enteral feeding...

The NEW Practi-Vaccine for clinical training simulates a vaccine. The only simulated vaccine designed to teach the essential skills necessary to calculate, measure, and administer multi-dose vaccines. Practi-Vaccine is filled with distilled water, is...

The Practi-5% Dextrose I.V. Solution Bag, for clinical training contains distilled water. Simulates I.V. bag of 5% Dextrose 1 Bag FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

The Practi-Acetaminophen oral medication is for clinical training. Simulates acetaminophen tablets (Tylenol), used to treat minor aches and pain and reduce fever. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

The Practi-Activated Charcoal simulates 25 g of activated charcoal, for clinical training Teach your student the skill of reconstitution with simulated activated charcoal Used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning your student can...

The Practi-Adenosine Peel-N-Stick Labels for clinical training, were designed to simulate 6 mg/2 mL of adenosine Instantly changes a label to simulate adenosine in a dosage commonly ordered for conversion of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia...

The Practi-Aminophylline Peel-N-Stick Label, for clinical training, was created to identically represent 250 mL/10 mL of the real drug, aminophylline, a commonly ordered bronchodilator Easily apply the Peel-N-Stick labels to Practi-Vials 10 mL,...

The Practi-Amiodarone 100 mL IV Solution Bag for clinical training, simulates amiodarone 150mg/100 mL (premixed) in a 100 mL IV solution bag. Contents: Distilled Water Qty: 1 bag. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT...

The Practi-Amiodarone HCI Peel-N-Stick Labels, for clinical training, are designed to simulate 150 mg/3 mL the commonly ordered antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone (Cordarone) Easily apply these Peel-N-Stick labels to Practi-Vials 3 mL Tint to replicate the...

Practi-Amiodarone HCl 3 mL Amp labeled 150 mg (50 mg/mL) for clinical training, contains distilled water and are Manikin safe. Teach your students the complex skills related to the use of the cardiovascular drug, Amiodarone Hydrochloride (Cordarone)...

Practi-Amiodarone HCL for clinical training. Practi-Amiodarone HCL 450 mg/9 mL (50 mg/mL) is a 10 mL tint vial simulating the antiarrhythmic drug amiodarone used to treat heart rhythm problems. Contains distilled water. Manikin safe. Teach vial...

The Practi-Amoxicillin Oral Suspension for clinical training, simulates 125 mg/5 mL of Amoxicillin Teaches reconstitution of a powder into a liquid for a commonly used antibiotic Used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, this simulated...

The Practi-Aspirin oral medication for clinical training, simulates aspirin tablets, used to treat minor aches and pain and reduce fever and inflammationFOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

Practi-Atenolol simulates the unit dose oral medication atenolol (Tenormin), a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. Simulates: atenolol (Tenormin) for clinical training Dosage: 50 mg Form: Scored Tablet Color: White...

The Practi-Atorvastatin Oral Med simulates 10 mg atorvastatin (Lipitor), a reductase inhibitor used to lower cholesterol, for clinical training This Practi-Unit Dose Med is an unscored, round, white tablet that comes in a blister pack Ideal simulation...

The Practi-Azithromycin Peel-N-Stick Labels simulate 500mg of the commonly seen antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax) Easily Peel-N-Stick to Practi- Powder 10 mL Vials for ready to use reconstitution practice using Practi-Vial for diluent Students...

Practi-Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% for clinical training. Teach your students the sterile techniques of large vial handling, air replacement, dosage aspiration and needle withdrawal. A variety of simulated drug scenarios can be demonstrated with...

Practi-Bacteriostatic Sodium Chloride 0.9% for clinical training % is a 9.24 m0smol/30 mL vial filled with distilled water and is safe for use with manikins. Teach students sterile techniques of large vial handling, air replacement, dosage aspiration...

Practi-Bacteriostatic Water is a 1 mL pre-filled needled syringe containing distilled water. The Practi-Bacteriostatic Water simulates a diluent that can be used for reconstitution training. An important training aid for your nursing skills lab, EMT...

The Practi-Benazepril Oral Med simulates 20 mg benazepril (Lotensin), an ACE inhibitor, for clinical training This Practi-Unit Dose Med is a scored, round, peach tablet that comes in a blister pack Ideal simulation aid for pharmacy and nursing skills...

The Practi-Bio Patch simulates the wound care BioPatch protective disc Used in training for reducing the risk of catheter-related blood stream infections 25 Pack. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL USE. THIS IS NOT REAL MEDICATION.

The Practi-Bumetanide simulates 1mg/4mL (0.25mg/mL) of bumetanide (Bumex) in a 5 mL amber tinted glass vial, for clinical training Bumetanide (Bumex) is a loop diuretic to treat fluid retention (edema), high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney...

Practi-Bupivacaine simulates 0.5% (5 mg/mL) of bupivacaine for clinical training in a 50 mL glass vial. Bupivacaine is a medication used to decrease feeling in a specific area, for local infiltration, peripheral nerve block, sympathetic nerve block,...

The Practi-Buropion Oral Med simulates 100 mg bupropion (Wellbutrin), an antidepressant, for clinical training This Practi-Unit Dose Med is an unscored, round, blue tablet that comes in a blister pack Practice for dosage calculation, aseptic handling...

The Practi-Calcium Carbonate oral medication is for clinical training. Simulates calcium carbonate 600 mg tablets, a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not sufficient 1 Bottle (1,000 tablets). FOR TRAINING...

The Practi-Calcul8 CD has been designed and written by nurse educators as a tool for teaching core drug and clinical dosage math Over 200 clinical dosage and solution questions and answers Actual physician orders for realistic interpretation...

The Practi-Carboprost 250 mcg/mL in a 1 mL ampule, for clinical training, simulates the drug Carboprost (Hemabate) used to prevent post-labor bleeding The ampules are chemically scored for ease of use and to accurately simulate those found in hospitals...