Erler Zimmer difficult airway management simulator in detail
The difficult airway management simulator with its 24 different patient cases offers you as a user training opportunities at all levels of experience. Thanks to its robust structure and stable base, the model is suitable for various training scenarios, whether in emergency, pre-hospital or clinical care. You can use a variety of real clinical instruments, such as the laryngoscope, the resuscitation bag or a videolaryngoscope.
Features:
- 24 different patient scenarios, including a normal case
- 3 settings for mouth opening, 2 settings for throat mobility
- 2 sizes of tongue and 2 positions of vocal cords
- The upper incisors are designed so that they can break off if excessive pressure is applied.
Training options:
- Techniques to open the airway (head overhang, Esmarch handle)
- Bag ventilation
- Assessment of the airway prior to intubation
- Positioning the patient in the sniffing position
- Performing laryngeal pressure manoeuvres
- Oral and nasal intubation
- Use of a Guedeltube
- Use of a Wendl tube
- Use of a laryngeal mask
- Videolaryngoscopy
- Verification of successful insertion of the tube by observing chest or abdominal movement (lung expansion, stomach filling) or by auscultation of the chest.
- Simulation of incorrect intubations such as oesophageal intubation or one-sided intubation
- Securing the tube after intubation
The simulator is supplied with a carrying case, lubricant, 3 replacement incisors and operating instructions (in English).
Advantages
- The Erler Zimmer simulator offers training opportunities for difficult airway management.
- 24 different patient scenarios are available.
- Real clinical instruments such as the laryngoscope or a video laryngoscope can be used.
Ideally suited for
- Hospitals
- Healthcare centres
- Training facilities
- Research facilities