Anaesthesiology
Training for airway management
The recently formed company Trucorp, a spin out from the anaesthetics department in Queen's University Belfast, aims to research, develop and manufacture innovative systems for medical skills training and competency assessment.
Using real-time CT scan data and working closely with anaesthesiologists and materials engineers, the firm reports that it is now marketing its 'highly realistic and anatomically accurate AirSim airway management trainer'. Trucorp adds that the AirSim trainer is ideally suited for training on difficult airway scenarios that may be encountered during anaesthetic procedures, such as intubation using laryngeal masks and endotracheal tubes.
'In 2005 we augmented the product range to include the AirSim Multi and AirSim Bronchi, both developed using novel manufacturing techniques, the emphasis still on true-to-life feel and use,' Trucorp reports. 'The Multi product includes a realistic nasal passage and chin in addition to the AirSim airway. The Bronchi product contains the key features of the Multi with the addition of a bronchial tree, ideal for bronchoscopy training.
'The AirSim range is rapidly gaining acceptance as the airway management trainer of choice amongst our key markets in anaesthesiology and critical care/emergency response training.
‘True anatomy, true training, true to life.'
27.12.2006
