 The
Drug Affected Demonstrator (DAD)
Drug-Affected Demonstrator is a tragic example
of the effects of drug use in pregnancy and is an in-class
demonstration tool that really hits home.
The features include:
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A high pitched, warbled cry recorded from an
actual drug-affected infant
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Tremors that
cause the Demonstrator to tremble as if from drug withdrawal
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Detailed,
lifelike appearance resembling a drug-affected infant with a
painful facial expression and tiny limbs.
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Small for
its gestational age, the Drug Affected Demonstrator is
approximately 18.5 inches long and and weighs 3.5lbs.
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No care
giving by the student is required
 Foetal
Alcohol Syndrome Manikin (FAS)
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
is the leading cause of preventable mental disabilities.
The features
include:
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Small head
circumference
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Narrow eye openings
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Flat mid face
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Indistinct ridge
between nose and lips
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Thin upper lip,
minor ear abnormalities
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A good
representation of a small-for-gestational-age, full-term
infant with limb and facial deformities, typical of severe
cases of FAS
The FAS Manikin is an excellent tool for classroom
demonstration. For more information click on either of these links:
http:www.fasaware.co.uk or http://www.nofas-uk.org/
The Shaken Baby Simulator
A dramatic demonstration of how even one angry shake can
cause permanent disability or death.
- This baby has been designed with a
transparent head that clearly defines the traumatic brain
injuries caused by shaking a baby
- When the simulator is shaken, affected
sections of the brain light up to illustrate where brain
damage has occurred
- Accompanying materials help students
create a plan to manage the stress of dealing with an
inconsolable child without causing harm
This Baby can be purchased separately or in a bundled pack
with the Drug and Alcohol Baby.
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