The ORSIM bronchoscopy simulator has a number of unique features that deliver safe flexible bronchoscopy training.

What is ORSIM?

The ORSIM bronchoscopy simulator is designed to encourage deliberate regular practice of bronchoscopy skills. The following features allow rapid and easy use:

  • User friendly interface
  • Small and lightweight (2kg/ 4.4lbs)
  • Laptop compatible
  • Easily stored in a drawer
  • Easily transported in a briefcase
  • Rapid start-up
  • Robust construction

The ORSIM hands-on trainer is small, smart & portable!

Realistic Graphics

High definition virtual modelling of a range of anatomy and pathology scenarios facilitates bronchoscope dexterity as well as building experience and knowledge.

Extremely Portable

Due to its small scale and laptop compatibility, it can be stored near the OR for regular use and easily transported to classrooms, training facilities and conferences.

Multiple Scenarios

Virtual format enables part task training and promotes skill development and dexterity with a fully functional bronchoscope as well as providing an economical and safe solution to training.

Design

The ORSIM system consists of three main parts: a replica video bronchoscope, a desktop sensor and a dedicated laptop with software program.

The replica video bronchoscope is connected to the small desktop sensor. The sensor registers movement of the insertion tube and translates this to a three-dimensional virtual airway displayed through the software on the laptop screen. The user can progress through a range of upper and lower airway scenarios receiving instant feedback as well as scoring metrics, recording and play-back.

The ORSIM bronchoscopy simulator provides comprehensive training for a common diagnostic procedure, which until now has required lengthy specialist training. Based on its size, simplicity and economy, it is suitable for large training organizations as well as individual practices.

Unique Features of ORSIM

Robust Construction

Both the replica video bronchoscope and desktop sensor module are designed for the rigors of training – avoiding expensive damage to clinical bronchoscopes during training.

Virtual

Virtual format enables part task training and promotes skill development and dexterity with a fully functional bronchoscope as well as providing an economical and safe solution to training. It also provides rapid exposure to multiple scenarios before clinical application.

High Quality Graphics

High definition virtual modelling of a range of anatomy and pathology scenarios facilitates bronchoscope dexterity as well as building experience and knowledge

Recording and Evaluation

Includes metrics for objective scoring and performance evaluation. Instant feed-back is provided through session recording to aid learning and training evaluation.

Size

Due to its small scale and laptop compatibility, it can be stored near the OR for regular use and easily transported to classrooms, training facilities and conferences. All elements fit within the hand-held case.

Testimonials

We have had the ORSIM simulator for only a few months. Our residents, fellows and staff are clamoring for access. We have also demonstrated it at some regional and local workshops and the feedback has been very enthusiastic. Many have described it as the highlight among the many offerings. Clearly the users are entertained and without realizing it, their dexterity is improving. From the basic oral and nasal intubations to the difficult airway scenarios, there are challenges to match every level of expertise.
Richard M. Cooper BSc MSc MD FRCPC
Professor, University of Toronto; Director, Advanced Airway Fellowship, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital.
We were impressed with how realistic the simulator felt. It is an amazing training tool. I was most impressed with the educational opportunities that it offered. I especially liked the performance feedback tool. The simulator has an impressive variety of cases some of which I have fortunately never encountered in clinical practice, but may in the future. I liked the feedback I received from one of our nurse anesthetists.
Srdjan Jelacic, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Washington
The ORSIM® is a remarkable training program which can be used by many different practitioners to learn the art of flexible bronchoscopy. As compared to other training devices of this technique, it provides various high fidelity case scenarios with different skill level requirements. Also, there are sophisticated methods of tracking progress which allow the practitioner to build on previous performances. We are excited to utilize the ORSIM® in our residents' curriculum and in our future difficult airway workshops.
Carin A. Hagberg, M.D.,
Joseph C. Gabel Professor and Chair, Medical School Department of Anesthesiology. The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
I used the ORSIM airway simulator last week and I was very impressed. It was my first experience using such a sophisticated difficult airway learning tool. Up to this point, my training involved using bronchoscopes on manikins and controlled situations with actual patients in the OR. I found the ORSIM airway simulator to closely mimic using an actual bronchoscope on patients. The simulator offered useful basic airway and pulmonary anatomy and difficult airway scenarios. All of which I found very beneficial.”
Thomas Swenson
CRNA, University of Washington