We are excited to release details of our collaboration with Lifecast Body Simulation to create a ‘World-first’ for water rescue training. The Advanced Water Rescue Toddler manikin is designed to mimic a drowned person in the water and delivers realistic medical simulation training that prepares rescuers for the real world. No other rescue manikin provides this level of fidelity (Realism), with opportunities to practice rescue skills, coupled with the continuation of care to the Hospital and the Intensive Care Unit. When in water, the hydrostatic squeeze (pressure of the water) closes a valve within the lung mechanics. Once rescued from the water, the mechanism releases, creating the movement of the lungs and chest. Submerging the manikin creates an amount of water in the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat behind the mouth, which can be removed using manual or suction methods. The drowning mechanism even allows for the manikin to create “foam” to replicate the noises and foaming commonly seen in drowning people. When people drown they can inhale about 30ml of water into the lungs, and the manikin is able to replicate this phenomenon, as well as allow for dry lung drownings. The manikin, which is patent-pending, has taken two years of research and development to perfect.
TRANSFORMING DROWNING TRAINING
- Blending water rescue training and medical skills acquisition, without switching between manikins.
- High-tech ALS drowning toddler torso for ultra-realistic medical skills training.
- Rugged outer body aids buoyancy in all waters.
- Specialist technology (patent pending) replicates hydrostatic squeeze.
- Users can introduce water into the lung – allowing you to create bubbling to replicate pulmonary oedema.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – chest compression – 1/3 the depth of the chest with built- in recoil.
- Anatomically correct weight distribution for the ‘feel’ of a real casualty.
KEY MEDICAL PARAMETERS
- Nasopharyngeal Airway insertion
- Nasal intubation
- Oropharyngeal Airway insertion
- Oro tracheal intubation
- Laryngeal Mask airway insertion
- i-gel® insertion
- Bag valve Mask ventilation
- Mechanical Ventilator compatibility
- Manual suction or mechanical suction of nasal and oral cavities
CONTINUITY OF CARE
This manikin is suitable for any team who may be faced with the challenge of reviving a drowned toddler including:
- Lifeguards
- Coastguard
- Fire and Rescue Services
- Paramedics
- Schools and other educational facilities
- Aqua parks and other recreational facilities
- Theme parks and Hotels Universities offering paramedic science programmes