Procedural skill simulators and Part-task trainers

Surgical/Endoscopic Simulators

• Simbionix LAP Mentor with ALL modules

The Simbionix LAP Mentor is a laparoscopic surgical simulator that allows learners to experience a wide range of complex laparoscopic tasks and procedures in a safe environment. A library of modules has been developed to meet the needs of learners of all levels and across various disciplines. This tactile surgical tools experience provides a true-to-life feel of tissue resistance during surgery simulation. Scientific data supports its effective use in training and assessment, proving transfer of skills to the OR.

• Simbionix GI-Bronch Mentor with ALL modules

The GI-Bronch Mentor is an endoscopic medical simulator that offers a combined system for the training of both GI Endoscopy and Flexible Bronchoscopy.
The comprehensive library of modules provides a curriculum for the training of basic and advanced procedures, ranging from general essential endoscopic and bronchoscopic skills, to challenging scenarios.
It helps to improve learners’ eye-hand coordination and capability of operational and medical decision-making during clinical procedures.

Echocardiography Simulator

• HeartWorks Dual Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)/ Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)

It is a dual-purpose mannequin that allows hands on practice for both TEE and TTE. This simulator allows for realistic probe positioning and provides real-time views of both the 3D anatomical heart and related ultrasound planes. HeartWorks pathology models extend the learning experience by facilitating evaluation of patients with structural and hemodynamic disturbances. In addition, colour and spectral Doppler modalities are available for quantitative assessment.

• Organis Testchest

Respiratory Flight Simulator for Intensivists

TestChest is an innovative full physiologic artificial lung that provides a breakthrough in mechanical ventilation training. It has unique features in terms of representing complex breathing patterns. A variety of scenarios including ARDS, COPD and ALI are programmed for teaching. The simulator is capable of replicating pulmonary mechanics, gas exchange and hemodynamic responses of healthy and pathological adult. It promotes a safe and controlled environment free from risks of the clinical environment. TestChest? facilitates modern concepts of problem based learning and supports any kind of artificial respiration in anesthesia, intensive care, emergency medicine and home care.

• ScanTrainer Professsional Transvaginal Simulator

ScanTrainer Professional simulator offers a unique self-learning ultrasound scanning experience that replicates being taught one-to-one by an expert. It allows trainees to learn basic and advanced ultrasound scanning skills in their own time and at their own pace in a low pressure, non-clinical environment. ScanTrainer Professional is the only ultrasound skills training simulator to offer curriculum-based teaching using real patient scans with haptic feedback, real-time assisted guidance and comprehensive metric-based assessment in one system. ScanTrainer Professional Transvaginal Simulator (TVS) uses an endo-cavity haptic probe and constraint to accurately replicate the feel of conducting transvaginal ultrasound examinations.

• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Machine

The ECT machine is used to administer ECT by triggering a self-limiting generalized seizure with electrical stimulus. The ECT is particularly useful for the treatment of severe depression, especially when the depression is life-threatening or a rapid response is required. It is also used when other therapies have failed. Other mental conditions that can be treated by ECT include mania, schizophrenia and catatonia.

The ECT machine model in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre for Medicine of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine is MECTA’s SPECTRUM 5000Q. This model is commonly used among public hospitals in Hong Kong. It includes two channels of EEG monitoring, which is useful in monitoring generalized seizure activities. This model also allows individual electrical stimulus parameter controls, so that the pulse width, frequency, duration and current of an electrical stimulus may be adjusted to generate an optimal stimulus for a patient.

Part Task Trainers

• Simulab Central Line package (Subclavian, Jugular and Femoral)
1. CentraLineMan is an anatomical model with internal landmarks that allows users to practice a wide range of subclavian, supraclavicular, and internal jugular access techniques.  The tissue responds to ultrasound imaging for needle guidance.
2. FemoraLineMan is an anatomical model with internal landmarks that allows users to practice a wide range of femoral line placement. The tissue responds to ultrasound imaging for needle guidance.

• TraumaMan System

The TraumaMan System is trauma manikin is designed for students to practice trauma surgical procedures. The System is a  simulated human torso with a ventilator and four anatomically correct surgical zones and an ankle base for iv cutdown. Procedure simulations include:

• Cricothyroidotomy 
• Chest Tube Insertion
• Pericardiocentesis
• Needle Decompression
• Percutaneous Tracheostomy
• Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
• IV Cutdown
• Suturing, Incisions

• Laerdal Deluxe Difficult Airway Trainer

The Deluxe Difficult Airway Trainer features a manually inflatable tongue to stimulate obstructed airway and is designed for training the management of difficult airways.

• Airsim Junior Paediatric Airway Model

AirSim Junior has realistic anatomy and a clinical functionality that enables basic and advanced paediatric airway management.

• Airsim Advance Crico Model

The AirSim Advance offers a model with detailed internal and external features of upper airway and allows hands on practice for needle/surgical cricothyroidotomy, awake fibreoptic examination, oral and naso-tracheal intubation, video and standard laryngoscopy, use of supraglottic devices and effective bag mask ventilation.

• Airway Management Training Corner

Basic use of Direct Laryngoscope with patient in sniffing position.

Advance Video Laryngoscope :-

• (1) McGrath laryngoscope
• (2) Glidescope
• (3) C-Mac laryngoscope
• (4) Airtraq laryngoscope with Wi-Fi Camera
• (5) Pentax AWS
• All these laryngoscopes require minimal head manipulation and positioning

Fiberoptic Bronchoscope

It can be used in expected difficult airway and for training of awake intubation