Resources

Human Patient Simulators

METI HPS

METI HPS is the most realistic human patient simulator available. It has sophisticated mathematical models of human physiology and pharmacology that automatically determines the patient’s response to user actions. The HPS channels dynamic cardiovascular, respiratory and pharmacological models directly into a mannequin which gives clinicians the chance to experience life saving interventions without risk to human life.

Laerdal SimMan

Laerdal SimMan is a full body, adult manikin that allows the simulation of basic and advanced life support skills and assessment to develop individual and team skills. The simulator allows observation and recognition of most vital signs and allows for the most relevant medical intervention to be performed according to their medical guidelines.

Gaumard Noelle

Gaumard Noelle is a birthing model that allows practice of both routine and complicated prenatal scenarios. The system also comes with a fully rendered infant in order to have a more integrated mother-infant resuscitation scenario. The monitors include vital signs, fetal monitor traces, and uterine contraction traces, all controlled by a wireless laptop.

Gaumard Pediatric Hall

Gaumard Pediatric Hal is a fully body manikin, mainly controlled by an instructor but does have several automated features such as skin color change. Vital signs are displayed on a monitor and the manikin supports many treatment procedures such as advanced airway management, intraosseous insertion, and intramuscular injections. Manikin signs also include pulses, pupil reflex and chest rise on breathing or ventilation.

Other Simulators

Simbionix LapMentor

Simbionix LapMentor is a multidisciplinary simulator that provides hands-on practice of complete laparoscopic procedures as well as basic laparoscopic skills, for single trainees or for an entire team. The system is aimed at enhancing operational and medical decision-making, improving skills, and expanding medical knowledge.

Simbionix GI Mentor

Simbionix GI Mentor is an interactive computerized simulator designed to provide medical experts with hands-on training for endoscopic procedures. Using a specially designed mannequin and a computer simulation program, it provides trainees with a unique opportunity to learn and practice required techniques. The GI Mentor lets instructors design tutorials for trainees according to their requirements and backgrounds.

Simulab Central Line Man

Simulab Central Line Man is designed to be a realistic anatomical model complete with internal landmarks that allow users to practice a wide range of subclavian, supraclavicular and interjugular access techniques. It uses two colors of simulated blood to differentiate the arteries and veins. While using the simulator the user will experience natural resistance, a realistic flashback of blood, and has self-sealing vessels and skin for multiple uses.

Prompt Birthing Simulator

Prompt Birthing Simulator provides a platform for the teaching and acquisition of the practical skills needed for the successful management of childbirth. The simulator incorporates an anatomically correct bony pelvis in the mother, silicone pelvic floor musculature, and a stretchable perineum. The baby is of newborn size, fully articulated and features the correct anatomical landmarks. This product was specifically designed to enable doctors and nurses to learn and practice the maneuvers required to manage shoulder dystocia.

SAGES Lap Training

SAGES Lap Training is a comprehensive education module that includes a hands-on skills training component and assessment tool designed to teach the physiology, knowledge, and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. The goal is to provide physicians and surgical residents an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in an accepted way and to test decision making and technical skills, all while trying to improve the quality of patient care.

ZOE Gynecologic Simulator

ZOE Gynecologic Simulator was designed by physicians for physicians and health care use and development of skill technique. ZOE combines the ability to demonstrate multiple gynecologic procedures as well as practice laparoscopic examination and minilaparotomy.

Blue Phantom Breast Model

Blue Phantom Breast Model allows students and medical professionals to develop and practice the necessary skills in order to gain proficiency in ultrasound imaging and surgical procedures. This realistic breast model is excellent for improving clinicians’ skills including using ultrasound system controls, transducer positioning and movement, recognition of masses, lesions and tumors, and using ultrasound to target lesions for fine needle biopsies.

Blue Phantom CentraLine Trainer

Blue Phantom CentraLine Trainer allows users to develop and practice the skills necessary to gain proficiency in using ultrasound to guide catheter insertions in the internal jugular vein (IJ), subclavian vein, and axillary vein. This ultrasound training model is excellent for training clinicians in the psychomotor skills associated with ultrasound guided central venous access procedures.

Blue Phantom Thoracentesis Model

Blue Phantom Thoracentesis Model allows users to develop and practice the skills necessary to gain proficiency in using ultrasound to identify and guide needle and catheter insertions in the patient with pleural effusions. The ultrasound tissue module contains the chest wall, pleural cavity, lung, ribs, and a variety of pleural effusion fluid pockets. Two non-ultrasound chest portals contain the skin layer, fat, ribs, and the pleural lining. The Blue Phantom training mannequin can be arranged in a variety of positions allowing users to learn how to perform procedures in several different positions.

Laerdal Cricothyroidotomy Trainer

Laerdal Cricothyroidotomy Trainer allows students and medical professionals to practice needle and surgical cricothyrotomy skills. This model has interchangeable soft and rigid tracheas and is mounted on a base to provide easier training. The trainer also includes anatomically accurate landmarks for site training and a replaceable neck skin to allow repeated practice.

Laerdal IV Injection Arms

Laerdal IV Injection Arms are lifelike adult arm reproductions with replaceable skin and veins designed for peripheral intravenous therapy. Palpable veins enable site selection and preparation, peripheral IV line insertion and removal, and peripheral IV line maintenance are just a few of the features on this trainer.

Kyotoka Kagaku Lumbar Puncture

Kyotoka Kagaku Lumbar Puncture allows students and medical professionals to practice lumbar punctures frequently and achieve high levels of procedural competence without placing any patients at risk of harm. Lumbar puncture has been the best way to rapidly diagnose meningitis and encephalitis and requires skillful performances of the procedure by medical professionals.