Cardiology Patient Simulator K Ver. 2 is a comprehensive simulation model with 88 examples of heart diseases and arrhythmias. The model provides a life-like, hands-on training experience for students with its soft touch and cardiology sounds recorded from actual patients. The wheels on the cart allow for easy transportation, and Simulator K is accessible to any site where clinical training is required.
Skills
- Use of stethoscope:
A real stethoscope can be used - Heart Sounds and Murmurs
Auscultation in relation to synchronized electrocardiograms and findings.
-differentiation of S1, S2, S3 and S4
-discrimination between systolic and diastolic murmurs - Palpation of arterial pulse at 8 sites:
Slight variations of the arterial pulse waves under different cardiac conditions or arrhythmias can be detected by palpation - Observation of jugular vein pulses:
The strength and timing of “α “and “V” waves vary with cases - Palpation of Cardiac Impulses:
RV, LV and DLV are simulated and can be palpated - Real-time dynamic charts on the screen:
-phonocardiogram
-sphygmogram (CAP/JVP/AC)
-electrocardiogram (ECG) - Respiratory Sounds and Abdominal Movement:
Respiratory cycle is represented to understand respiratory-related phenomena
