Simulation Center Equipment
The following simulation equipment is utilized by the Center for Simulation and Research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
METI Human Patient Simulator (HPS)
The METI HPS is a fully automatic patient simulator specifically designed for training in anesthesia, respiratory and critical care. The Center for Simulation and Research currently has one adult and one child HPS.
This human patient simulator has the ability to provide respiratory gas exchange, anesthesia delivery, and patient monitoring with real physiological clinical features.
Key features include:
- Pupils that automatically dilate and constrict in response to light
- Automatic recognition and response to administered drugs and drug dosages
- Variable lung compliance and airway resistance
- Automatic response to needle decompression of a tension pneumothorax, chest tube drainage and pericardiocentesis
METI Emergency Care Simulator (ECS)
The ECS provides an anatomically correct mannequin which allows for the physical demonstration of various clinical signs including bleeding, breathing, blinking eyes and convulsions. The human physiology computer models provide appropriate responses to treatment interventions, including airway and oxygenation management, fluid administration, defibrillation and the administration of drugs. Currently, the Center for Simulation and Research operates one adult ECS and two child ECS units.
Laerdal" SimBaby
Laerdal's SimBaby is the portable advanced infant patient simulator designed for team training. The infant simulator includes airway and oxygenation management, IV training arm and IV/IO legs allows practice of peripheral intravenous and intraosseus therapy.
Laerdal" Neonatal Resuscitation Baby
The Resusci Baby manikin is utilized for Extra Corporal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) simulations. The resusci baby is modified to allow arterial and venous cannulation for placement on the ECMO circuit. The simulator provides realistic anatomical body and landmarks which offer the essential features necessary for simulation.
Laerdal" Adult Airway Management Trainer
The skills trainer is used for adult airway management training.. The Laerdal Airway Management Trainer's lifelike upper torso and head simulates real-world complications when practicing a variety of intubation, ventilation, and suction techniques. The simulator is a realistic representation of human anatomy, tissue, and skin, and also allows for training in the following airway procedures:
- Oral and nasal intubation
- Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) and Combitube" insertion
- Bag-Valve-Mask ventilation
Laerdal Infant Airway Management Trainer
The Laerdal Infant Airway Management Trainer simulates the realistic anatomy of a three-month-old infant for teaching and practicing basic and advanced airway management skills. The Center for Simulation and Research owns five trainers.
The simulator allows training in the following procedures:
- Oral and nasal intubation
- LMA insertion
- Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) ventilation
- Sellick Maneuver
Laerdal"Pediatric Intubation Trainer
This is an anatomically accurate reproduction of a pediatric torso designed for teaching the differences in pediatric and adult anatomy for airway management procedures. The Center for Simulation and Research owns four pediatric airway simulators. The following procedures can be performed on the trainer:
- Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway insertion
- Endotracheal tube insertion
- BVM ventilation
- Tracheal suctioning
Life / form" Central Venous Cannulation (CVC) Simulator
The Center of Simulation and Research uses this trainer for procedures in CVC techniques in conjunction with the human patient simulators. Anatomically correct, palpation is exactly the same as on a patient. Internal features include a replaceable muscle and bone section, subclavian, internal jugular, external jugular, and carotid. The neck of the simulator is positioned to the left, making landmark identity quite easy visually. The sternal notch "sinks" 1 to 1-1/2 cm when palpated. All external and internal landmarks correlate to a live patient.
Life/form" Intraosseous Infusion Simulator
The Center for Simulation and Research also uses four Life/form" Intraosseous Infusion Simulator with simulation training for IO insertion training in PALS classes.
