When creating this simulator, the main focus was on functionality and affordability, due to destructive nature of the cric training. It has all the important landmarks (including hyoid bone), mobile larynx (for ‘laryngeal handshake’), easy to replace cricothyroid membrane and much more.
Use It to Teach:
To design the cric trainer, various MRI scans and photogrammetry files were used.
we use prosthetic grade silicone and power mesh to ensure that our models are both realistic and durable.
landmarks include:
we decided to use duct tape for cricothyroid membrane. Not only because it is cheap. It is also similar to real thing (based on literature and our animal tissue research).
we decided to add it after studying most common injuries that happen during cricothyroidotomy. Inside view is important to check the cut depth and et tube insertion angles.
Complete Kit includes:
Essential Kit includes: