A defibrillator simulator is a simulated medical device used during medical simulation scenarios to mimic a patient experiencing cardiac arrest, or cardiac based emergency. In real medical emergencies, a defibrillator is used to care for patients in cardiac arrest, which displays cardiac pacing or monitoring of arrhythmia presentations, such as supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) before, during and after treatment. Defibrillator simulators allow clinical learners to practice cardiac arrest and cardiac emergency based clinical simulation scenarios in a safe and predictable way. Simulating defibrillator use increases healthcare provider confidence and improves clinical skill performance.
There are a number of different defibrillators available for use by general public and clinical providers. Defibrillators can be controlled mostly by the user in cases such as AED (Automated External Defibrillators) or manual external defibrillators. Defibrillator simulators are vital for clinical simulation scenarios to ensure that learners stay current in knowledge of management of cases that in particular involve CPR. Several healthcare simulation vendors manufacture defib simulators
SIM VS Monitor and Defibrillator and Simulation Platform
The SimVS Monitor and Defibrillator can be used across multiple environments with either simulated patients or manikins. The product’s instructor tablet controls the patient monitor with three different interface types: defibrillator, hospital monitor, and mechanical ventilator. There is a two way wireless communication feature that allows instructors to monitor learner decisions during clinical simulation scenarios. Checklist capabilities allow for performance capture to assist with structured debrief approaches. Instructors have the ability to control up to 10 tablets at the same time.The Monitor and Defibrillator System has the following features: defibrillator and ICU monitor screens, 40 scenarios, instructor tablet, 2 learner tablets, telemetry and SIM VS Bag.
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The SimVSMonitor and Defibrillator are easy to use and automatically connect. There are programmed or free styled scenarios available to enable scenario flexibility. There is a comprehensive scenario library available for nursing, EMS, and respiratory therapists. A scenario editor allows for either creation of new scenarios or editing of pre-existing scenarios.
A community server functionality allows for scenario sharing across organizations as well. Other product features include: more than 200 cardiac and respiratory waveforms, 12 leads and X-rays, adjustable alarms, instructors ability to visualize learners choices, multi-device control, portability and multiple monitor types for in-situ and IPE scenarios.
SkillQube qubeZERO
QubeZERO from SkillQube Training is a clinical simulation system from qubeSERIE. QubeZERO is integrated with controller, assessment and a cloud. There are a number of integrated views such as a 12-lead ECG with pacer and CPR feedback. The qubeZERO also features an AED or manual defibrillator options for learners and facilitators. The qubeZERO has the ability to work alongside any clinical simulation manikin and can also be used with a simulated person for even more realism.
QubeZERO has intuitive control features with the qubeCONTROLLER and stable connections. The defibrillator simulator comes with a high quality and shockproof case with side pockets. There are various monitor views available which includes: a monitor, defibrillator, AED and a large number of waveform libraries. QubeZERO also has a 12-channel ECG media center, AED, manual defibrillator and pacer. Features include CPR feedback with innovative sensor technology, a reanimation mode which includes metronome/fraction and alarms with adjustable limits.
SkillQubeAutomated External Defib Simulator qube7
The qube7 defibrillator simulation system also from SkillQube is based on the DEFIGARD Touch7 defibrillator and monitor system from Schiller. Qube7 has an ECG monitor and integrated AED/defibrillator. 12-lead ECG capabilities are included as well as a wireless control unit for instructors and assessment solutions for auscultation, blood glucose and temperature clinical findings. The system is controlled from the qubeController which is intuitive and easy to use.
The defibrillator simulation system of qube7 is based on the DEFIGARD Touch7 which was developed and codesigned alongside SCHILLER MEDICAL. Alongside SCHILLER MEDICAL Skillqube have designed a user friendly and well priced defibrillator simulation. The AED defibrillator simulation solution has been tailored to customers needs from user based feedback.
Functions of the AED simulator qube 7 by Skillqube includes: ECG surface of DEFIGARD Touch7, 12-lead ECG, Defibrillation, (AED / manual) Pacemaker, Resuscitation mode (metronome, fraction etc.) and five different views of Touch7.
REALITi 360 by iSimulate
REALITi from iSimulate, which is now a part of 3B Scientific, starts with two tablets and is a highly advanced patient monitor simulator which mimics real monitors and defibrillators. There is the ability to add more modules such as a complete in-situ simulator with live video streaming. Other capabilities include CPR feedback, multiple monitors/screens and simulated patient notes can also be created and also controlled over the internet.
REALITi 360 comes in a range of different configuration options. REALITi Go is described as an entry point into REALITi 360. REALITi Go is an advanced patient device simulator which has the ability to mimic monitors, defibrillators and ventilators. REALITi Plus adds on the ability to use a number of premium screens which mimic proprietary devices. REALITi Pro is the complete package which comes with additional hardware, five screens, video and CPR modules for learners.
Universal generic screens for monitors, defibrillator, AED and ventilators are included in all packages. Premium Simulated Screens include brands such as Zoll, Philips and Schiller as well as many others. The REALITi 360 range appeals to a number of learners and facilitators of clinical simulation due to the ability to tailor the defibrillator simulator experience to what products are available in different clinical environments. Healthcare simulation facilitators can add scenarios or download scenarios from the REALITi 360 online community platform.
REALITi 360 monitor screens have the ability to mimic user interfaces of several patient monitor and defibrillators, which has meant that iSimulate has made realistic interfaces with monitors and defibrillators used in clinical care. This allows clinicians, providers and students the ability to experience a number of monitors and defibrillators they may come across in their EMT or hospital based placements or positions.
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TruCorp TruAED Defibrillator Simulator
TruAED from TruCorp is an AED application for objective CPR education for learners. TruAED, is a self-directed simulated AED application that can be used for CPR education. TruAED allows the ability to Familiarize with common AEDs and receive feedback on the quality of CPR provided. TruAED can be used for education of the Quality Standards: CPR and AED training in the community outlined by the Resuscitation Council UK.
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TruAED has a self-directed simulation approach which provides objective performance feedback to improve CPR skills and increase confidence in clinical skill abilities. Performance feedback and corrective actions are provided with real time audio, graphics and text feedback from the TruAED. TruAED is easy to use and suitable for healthcare professionals, first responders, and also the general public who wish to learn CPR skills safely.
Three modes are available: practice mode, self-directed education, or assessment mode.
TruAED offers a 3-in-1 solution to provide education on both CPR and AED based education. This is delivered via TruAED app, in person manikin and built in video software for de-briefing. TruAED has compatibility with manikins from Laerdal Medical. Laerdal compatibility includes:
- Resusci Range: Resusci Anne QCPR, Resusci Junior QCPR and Resusci Baby QCPR.
- Little Range: Little Anne QCPR, Little Junior QCPR and Little Baby QCPR.โ
