A realistic medical training platform designed for learning the skills associated with surgical and needle cricothyrotomy - allowing students to practice and repeat technique on a high quality, live-tissue replacement platform in a safe and biohazard-free environment. Repeated use will strengthen the ability and confidence of all team members who perform or assist in implementing surgical airways. Typical students include emergency medical technicians, flight nurses, combat medics, ICU nurses, and nurse practitioners. Anatomical landmarks include chin, clavicle, hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, and cricoid membrane. Basic model employs simplified versions of the patented SynTissue™ brand synthetic human skin, fat, muscle, and fascia tissues. Relevant skills: surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, palpation, cannulation, application and removal of sutures and staples, surgical cutdown, and application of adhesives and bandages. Trainer includes plastic base, muscular form, trachea with hyoid and cricoid, skin overlay, and three replacement tissue sets (skin and cricoid membrane). Made in the U.S.A.
