We present the following simulators that may be used within our high-fidelity, educational training model, and in parallel with resuscitation resources that accurately represent the organization’s specific equipment configuration. Each of these devices is available for less than $10,000 USD.
Organizations are recommended to select the product(s) that will meet their training needs, and to purchase them directly from vendors; we do not suggest one brand over another. During site visits, we can offer hands-on experience with many of these products to help prospective buyers with purchasing decisions.
These options have been identified through personal research and experience; if you have other products you would like to have us present, please contact us with this information.
Product price range
$ < 500
$$ 500-1000
$$$ 1000-2000
$$$$ >2000
CPR Mannequins
CPR Mannequins should provide opportunity for effective chest compressions, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and defibrillation pad placement. Given the central role of CPR mannequins in resuscitation training, a number of options are described in detail.
Brayden Mannikin
cost: $$ Distributors: CPR-Depot
Compressions: Stiffer than other models. Click option.
Ventilation: Chest rise can be challenging, as ‘airway’ can easily kink. Head tilt needs to be extreme for airway patency.
Special Features: LED display representing blood flow with consistent compressions – very helpful for feedback for reduced disruption.
Other Thoughts: Newly on market in 2016.
Laerdal Little Annie Mannequin
cost: $$ Distributors: Laerdal
Compressions: Easy to compress. Click feedback option.
Ventilation: Good head tilt and chest rise
Special Features: Face was inspired by a drowning victim – L’inconnue de la Seine.
Other Thoughts: A benchmark mannikin; used by millions.
Prestan Mannequin
cost: $ Distributors: CPR-Depot
Compressions: Appropriate. Click option.
Ventilation: Good chest rise. Head tilt straightforward. Disposable plastic sleeve needed; covers face and could be distracting/take away from realism.
Special Features: Some versions have LED indicator lights on left shoulder, providing feedback on CPR rates. These are helpful.
Other Thoughts: Widely used; reputation for being quite durable.
Advanced Airway Mannequins
Advanced airway mannequins are used to supplement or replace CPR mannequins if training in advanced airway access is required. A head-only mannequin may be used in standalone training, or brought alongside another mannequin used for chest compressions if cardiac arrest has occurred. Organizations may also opt to purchase a manniquin that allows compressions and intubation, if resusciation training involving both skills is frequently anticipated.
Airway Larry (Nasco)
cost: $$$ Distributors: CPR-Depot
Airway Larry provides a solid introduction to intubation. A bulb can be used to make the airway more difficult, though novices and experienced clinicians alike normally find the mannikin difficult to intubate in its natural form.
Laerdal Airway Management Trainer
cost: $$$$ Distributors: Laerdal
Laerdal offers both a basic and and a deluxe airway management trainer. The basic model offers experience with ventilation, intubation, and suction, while the deluxe model (shown in the image) also allows chest compressions and surgical airway management.
The surgical airway uses a silicone neck, with a tape over the cricoid membrane.
Trucorp Products
cost: $$$$ Distributors: Trucorp OHM Medical
Trucorp, an Irish company, makes a variety of airway products. With an airway based on CT imaging, the company attempts to provide ultra-realistic experiences.
A variety of options exist, including cricothyroidotomy, chest tube insertion, and pneumothorax decompression.
Surgical Airway Mannequins and Chest Tube Trainers
Mannequins may be used for a variety of surgical techniques, including chest tube insertion and surgical airways.
Laerdal Deluxe Airway Trainer
The Laerdal Deluxe Airway trainer allows for CPR, advanced airways, and surgical airway insertion.
Trucorp Truman
The Trucorp Truman offers a number of options for training, including:
- advanced airways
- CPR
- chest tube insertion
- needle decompression
- surgical airway
Syndaver makes a wearable chest tube trainer.
We have not reviewed this product.
Chest Tube Insertion – DIY
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hest tube insertion may be practiced using DIY approaches. If a local butcher is available, pig ribs may be obtained to allow practice with actual tissues.
This model was inspired by this publication.
Simulation Supplies – 2 page describes the following trainers:
- vascular access, peripheral and central
- other prodcures
- moulage
Resources and References
Homegrown Simulation Solutions