HomeGrown Solution: SimMan Left Lung Ventilation Bypass
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Submitted By
Jaan Hwan Chong
HomeGrown Solution Number
Identification of the Problem
High airway pressure and limited tidal volume are a shortfall of having a SimMan manikin in a simulation training with a ventilator.
Unique Idea
Utilize a test lung with splint to bypass the manikin's left lung. This will produce near clinical tidal volume and airway pressure in a ventilator simulation. This method retains SimMan's features like right bronchus intubation and synchronized chest movement with breathing sounds.
Objectives
- Enhance SimMan ventilatory fidelity in simulation with a mechanical ventilator.
Supplies/Ingredients
- Test lung with splint
- Corrugated tube
- Silicone tube
- Connectors
Steps to Creating the Solution
- Unzip and open SimMan thorax cavity.
- Locate and remove the manikin's left lung bag.
- Connect silicone tube to the lung bag nozzle.
- Extend the silicone tube with the corrugated tube.
- Connect the test lung with the splint at the end of the corrugated tube.
- Conduct a pre-simulation function test.
- Reassemble manikin and conceal test lung for simulation training.
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