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The VitalSim Vital Signs Simulator simulates ECGs, heart sounds, fetal heart sounds, breath sounds, bowel sounds, blood pressure and pulses. VitalSim also allows instructors to run pre-programmed scenarios as well as write their own custom scenarios to meet their specific learning objectives. Data logging and download functions provide valuable information for use in performance assessment and debriefing.

Product benefits:

  • VitalSim simulates a comprehensive array of core vital signs for effective scenario-based training and skills training..
  • Educationally effective for training in the care and treatment of adult male and female.
  • Preprogrammed and programmable scenarios provide standardized training and ease of use.
  • Customizable scenarios and real time instructor control allows training to be adapted to meet students needs.
  • Easily and conveniently connects with all VitalSim-capable manikins and skills trainers.
  • Simple user interface and wireless handheld controller allow instructors to remain engaged with 
    students for enhanced training.
  • Data logging and download capabilities for effective assessment and debriefing.

Product features:

  • Cardiac capabilities include 1400+ ECG rhythm variations.
  • Pacing with or without capture.
  • Defibrillation.
  • Auscultation of normal and abnormal sounds including heart, breath, bowel and fetal tones.
  • Blood pressure can be set to allow for realistic palpation and auscultation. Systolic and diastolic pressures, auscultatory gap and volume are variable.
  • VitalSim enables palpation of carotid, brachial and radial pulses with pulse strength that varies with blood pressure.
  • Instructors can play pre-recorded patient voice sounds.
  • VitalSim allows for creating, editing and running preprogrammed and instructor written scenarios.
  • Downloadable student data logs.

Erin

Lonnie

Erin Mckinney
Lab Director - Rm. 104
803.777.4499
emckinney@sc.edu

Lonnie Rosier
Lab Tech - Rm. 103
803.777.1057
lrosier@sc.edu

   
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