New Training Aid for Emergency Medical Personnel

A new life-size, electronic training maniken for emergency medical personnel features an internal pneumatic system; heart and lung sounds; invasive and noninvasive blood pressure, compression and ventilation sensors; drug entry; and a personal data assistant (PDA).

Called Stat Simulator, the maniken breathes on its own utilizing its unique interior compressor. This system eliminates the need for an external electronic compressor. Features controlled by the pneumatic system include breathing, pneumothorax, laryngospasm, tongue swelling, and 12 pulse points, which are synchronized with the electrocardiogram (ECG). The heart sounds are located at four sites and synchronized with the electrocardiogram (ECG). Lung sounds are located at six anterior and four posterior sites, with the rate controlled by the trainer.

The compression sensor measures the depth of a compression and generates a carotid pulse in response. The ventilation sensor measures rate and volume. The model also features a virtual pulse oximeter, a virtual capnometer, and drug-entry algorithms based on American Heart association protocols. Once a training scenario has been completed, the PDA programming will permit the instructor to download the exercise to a personal computer, where it can be reviewed by the instructor and the student.

The Stat Simulator was developed by Simulaids, Inc. (Woodstock, NY, USA), which designs and manufactures health and medical training aids. "With the higher profile of rescue work since 9/11, our customers have placed increased emphasis on having more high-tech and life-like training aids, and we continue to respond to that demand,” said Jack McNeff, vice president of business operations for Simulaids.




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