However I was finding that even with the difficult airways features turned on (laryngospasm, pharyngeal swelling, and tongue swelling) the physicians were able to pass the ET tube into the trachea with little resistance *Disclaimer* There is resistance when attempting to pass the tube through the vocal cords, passing the tube with resistance would not take place in a clinical setting, however it does happen in simulation. Some simulation's require the scenario to be Can't Intubate, Can Ventilate, the goal being the physician using a specific algorithm for treatment. Some limitations can cause a simulation scenario to go down a different route from what was intended. Unfortunately there are some limitations when using this equipment. What are the benefits? Return on Investment? To show the benefits of having this capability in your center here is a look at one of the many cases I have our used our 3D Printers to create custom prototypes and improve realism in our simulation scenarios.Īs users of High-Fidelity Manikin's we all know these manikins are capable of replicating human patients with high degree of realism.

Why do we need this? This is usually the first response you will get when asking to buy a 3D Printer.

3D printing has allowed for simulation centers to develop and implement new prototypes for use. Having being involved in a Healthcare Simulation for several years, I have seen how important achieving realism is when training current or future healthcare workers.

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