10

Name Manufacturer/ URL Approx. Cost Capabilities Simulator

Neonatal

Resuscitation

Baby

Laerdal (http://www.

laerdal.com/us/doc/1077/

Neonatal-ResuscitationBaby)

$929 Anatomically accurate head and airway with landmarks, trachea, esophagus, stomach, and simulated lungs

Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway insertion with

right mainstem intubation and suctioning

Realistic chest rise and fall with BVM ventilation

Realistic practice of chest compressions

Umbilical cord with two arteries and one vein facilitating

high and low UAC and umbilical vein catheterization

Use of shoulder roll permitted

NG/OG tube insertion, care, medication administration,

and removal possible

Gastric lavage and gavage capable

Newborn

Simulators

Laerdal (http://www.laerdal.

com/ us/doc/223/

Newborn-Simulators)

$41 Newborn simulator with realistic articulation

Neonatal monitoring

• Head and chest circumference, head to heel length,

weight and abdominal girth

• Application and setup of thoracic impedance monitor,

pulse oximeter sensor and transcutaneous PO2 monitor

and electrode application

Neonatal treatments such as eye prophylaxis (Crede’s

Treatment), thermoregulation and phototherapy

Parent explanation for bathing, holding, feeding, dressing

and setup of home apnea monitor

Includes hospital wristband and diaper.

Table 1.3 Medium-Fidelity Manikin-Based Simulators: Provide a More Realistic Representation But Lack Sufficient Cues for the Learner to Be Fully Immersed in the Situation (Continued )

11

Nursing Baby Laerdal (http://www.

laerdal.com/us/doc/225/

Nursing-Baby)

$1,800–$3,000 Normal, bulging, and depressed fontanelles for assessment

and diagnosis

Head with anatomical landmarks, trachea, and esophagus,

along with simulated lungs and stomach allow the practice of many procedures, including NG, OG, tracheal

care, and suctioning

Bilateral deltoid and bilateral thigh IM

injections are possible

Articulating IV arm and IV leg allow for practice of IV cannulation, medication administration, site care, and maintenance

Medication and fluid administration through IO infusion

allowed via tibia access with landmarks at the tibial tuberosity and medial malleolus

Gastrostomy tube opening for care and

feeding

Presents normal and abnormal heart, breath, and bowel

sounds for auscultation

Interchangeable genitalia allows for urinary catheterization

with fluid return, rectal temperature simulation, and

administration of suppositories

S100 Susie® and

Simon® Newborn

Advanced Care

Simulator

Gaumard (http://www.

gaumard.com/the-susieand-simon-newbornadvanced-caresimulator/)

$420–$1,200 Soft and flexible face skin

Self-molded hair

Realistic eyes

NG exercises to demonstrate tube feeding and gastric

suction

Simulated ear canal

Soft arms and legs rotate within the torso body for lifelike

feel and position

Soft hands, feet, fingers, and toes

Heel stick and finger prick technique

Soft upper body skin over torso for “babylike” feel

Bathing and bandaging activity

IM injection in upper thigh

Interchangeable male organ

Urethral passage and bladder

Male and female catheterization

Removable internal tanks

Enema administration

(continued )