Enhance clinical skills sessions with the Advanced Obstetric SUSIE Childbirth Skills Trainer, a lightweight, versatile simulator for the hands-on practice of procedures involved in the onset of labour, through delivery, and postpartum care. Ideal for use by medical, nursing and midwifery students, as well as any other healthcare professional within the obstetrics & gynaecology department.
The multi-purpose trainer can simulate normal vaginal, breech, vacuum augmentation, and forceps-assisted deliveries. Users can gain confidence in providing safe and effective patient care during both routine and difficult deliveries. Vacuum-assisted delivery can be performed using real equipment.
The key features of the birth simulator include:
- An anatomically accurate female torso with a removal abdominal and opaque cover
- Replaceable vulval inserts and highly distensible cervices
- Audible maternal heart sounds from 0 to 200 bpm
- Audible newborn heart sounds from 0 to 220 bpm
- Audible newborn cries, grunting, and stridor
- Foetus with pillows that elevate for the practice of Leopold manoeuvres
- Rectum facilitates drug administration
- Postpartum haemorrhage with 1.25 litres of fluid
- Control postpartum haemorrhage by massaging the uterus
- Bladder catheterisation with variable urinary flow
The birthing baby has the following features:
- 2 placentas with removable fragments
- 4 umbilical cords, 2 connectors and 2 umbilical clips
- Fontanelles on the skull of the birthing baby
- Audible heart rate from 0 to 220 bpm
- Soft face skin fits over the baby s head for vacuum/forceps delivery
The newborn baby features:
- An umbilical pulse operated by a squeeze bulb
- A head cap to minimise hypothermia
- Umbilical catheterisation techniques
The Advanced Obstetric SUSIE Childbirth Skills Trainer is an essential addition to medical education, allowing students to appreciate the complete birthing experience and hone core clinical skills.
Accessories included:
- Battery operated, 4 AA cells allow for 30+ hours of use
- Midwifery gown
- 2 pairs of non-latex gloves
- Suction bulb
- Conventional & pinard stethoscopes
- Blood collection stand with squeeze bulb for pressure regulation
- Simulated blood concentrate
- Simulated urine concentrate
- Non-sterile urinary catheter (not suitable for human use)
- 3 distensible cervices
- 2 placentas with removable fragments
- Silicone lubricant & talcum powder
- Instruction booklet
- Carry case
This durable birthing torso by Gaumard is available in a range of skin colours - please contact us for more details on medium and dark skin tones.
