TacMed Solutions: WBS-HEMO-PB: Whole-Body Simulator

The Whole-Body Simulator HEMO-PB (WBS-HEMO-PB) from TacMed Solutions is a state-of-the-art trauma training platform purpose-built to deliver unmatched realism, durability, and versatility in high-intensity training environments. Designed for military, pre-hospital, and emergency medical responders, WBS-HEMO-PB enables comprehensive, hands-on practice of life-saving procedures in any setting—from controlled classroom environments to rugged field exercises in extreme weather.

With ultra-realistic features such as life-like arterial bleeding, realistic leg movement, and a deep inguinal wound for hemostatic training, this full-body simulator offers an immersive experience that challenges trainees to think fast and act decisively—mirroring the demands of real-world trauma care in combat and austere conditions.

Purpose-Built for Field Training

Unlike conventional manikins, WBS-HEMO-PB is engineered with field operability in mind. The TCCC simulator’s rugged construction allows for use in wet, dry, hot, or cold environments without compromising performance or durability. Whether dropped into a tactical exercise or used in prolonged field care (PFC) scenarios, this simulator is tough enough to be dragged, manipulated, and treated just like a real casualty under fire.

The TCCC simulator’s animatronic lower body simulates spontaneous movement in the legs, adding urgency and complexity to rescue, stabilization, and treatment drills. This key feature not only adds to the realism but also conditions learners to manage unpredictable patient behavior, often encountered in live trauma cases.

Advanced Hemorrhage Control with Lifelike Arterial Bleeding

At the heart of the HEMO-PB’s capabilities is the trauma simulator’s bleeding system, which offers lifelike arterial hemorrhage that responds dynamically to pressure and intervention. A deep wound at the inguinal crease enables trainees to practice advanced hemostatic techniques, such as wound packing and pressure application using the hand, knee, or elbow—methods commonly required in tactical combat casualty care (TCCC).

The bleeding responds in real-time to the effectiveness of the intervention, giving instant feedback and ensuring that learners understand the cause-and-effect relationship of their actions. This interactive training element builds muscle memory and reinforces proper technique.

Integrated Airway and Respiratory Management

The WBS-HEMO-PB supports a wide range of airway management techniques to simulate various clinical complexities. Learners can practice:

• Basic airway maneuvers (head tilt, chin lift, jaw thrust)
• Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway insertion
• Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation
• Endotracheal intubation
• Cricothyroidotomy for emergency surgical airway access

The simulator also features simulated breathing patterns, offering realistic rise and fall of the chest, as well as auscultatable breath sounds to allow learners to assess ventilation status.

Chest Trauma and Respiratory Interventions =

HEMO-PB is equipped for the management of serious thoracic injuries, including:

• Simulated tension pneumothorax
• Needle chest decompression (NCD) with air release and tactile feedback
• Bilateral chest tube insertion with realistic fluid return

These features are essential for simulating battlefield or trauma center thoracic emergencies, ensuring that learners are prepared for the most critical and time-sensitive conditions.

Circulatory Access and Resuscitation

To replicate field vascular access procedures, WBS-HEMO-PB includes:

• Infusible IV access with flashback cues to confirm placement
• Subclavian ultrasound site for simulated central venous access
• Foley catheterization capability with realistic urine output

The simulator also supports high-quality CPR, offering real-time feedback on compression depth and rate to ensure compliance with current resuscitation standards. Additionally, palpable radial and carotid pulses help learners assess perfusion and make informed decisions in trauma and shock management.

Amputation and Tactical Trauma

WBS-HEMO-PB provides trauma realism with upper and lower limb amputation capabilities, allowing trainees to manage complex multi-injury scenarios. With packable wounds, bleeding feedback, and occlusion sensors, the simulator provides continuous learning opportunities focused on the MARCH algorithm (Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head injury).

These wounds require direct pressure, tourniquet application, and advanced hemostatic measures—key skills in both military and civilian trauma response.

Real-Time Instructor Feedback and Scenario Control

TacMed Solutions equips WBS-HEMO-PB with a long-range remote control system that allows instructors to monitor and modify the simulation in real-time. Instructors can:

• Adjust vitals such as pulse, respiratory rate, and bleeding
• Receive feedback on the effectiveness of learner interventions
• Pause, escalate, or de-escalate scenarios as training evolves

This real-time data collection enhances debriefing and enables accurate performance assessment, fostering deeper learning and better retention.

Key Features Overview

• Rugged design for outdoor, field, and environmental training
• Lifelike arterial bleeding and deep inguinal wound for hemostatic practice
• Animatronic leg movement for dynamic realism
• Realistic airway and breathing functions
• Support for intubation and cricothyroidotomy
• Simulated tension pneumothorax with decompression feedback
• Chest tube insertion (bilateral)
• CPR compatibility with real-time metrics
• Infusible IV and subclavian ultrasound access
• Amputation and packable wound sites
• Foley catheter with urine output
• Multiple pulse points (radial and carotid)
• Instructor-controlled remote feedback system

High-Fidelity Trauma Training for Real-World Readiness 

The Whole-Body Simulator HEMO-PB by TacMed Solutions delivers an unmatched trauma training experience by combining lifelike features, advanced intervention capabilities, and robust field-ready construction. From airway emergencies and hemorrhage control to circulatory access and prolonged care, the WBS-HEMO-PB ensures learners build competence and confidence in managing life-threatening trauma across the full continuum of care.

Whether you’re preparing medics for deployment, training first responders, or enhancing simulation-based medical education, the WBS-HEMO-PB offers the fidelity, functionality, and flexibility needed to turn training into real-world readiness.