Erler-Zimmer SurgiReal Cricothyrotomy Task Trainer

Designed to train for emergency situations, the Erler-Zimmer SurgiReal Cricothyrotomy Task Trainer simulates the procedure required following the failure to obtain a patient's airway. This lifelike trainer allows students to properly practise a cricothyrotomy, constructed with an accurate and realistic anatomy.

What's Included?

• 1 x Neck Base
• 1 x Simulated Skin
• 1 x Simulated Thyroid Cartilage Insert
• 3 x Simulated Thyroid Membranes
• 1 x Set of User Instructions

Key Features and Benefits

• Accurate and realistic landmarks allow proper practise
• Innovative material for a lifelike feel
• High-quality design helps you prepare for emergency surgery

Who Can Use the SurgiReal Cricothyrotomy Trainer?

Clinicians who are responsible for airway management must be familiar with this system and anatomy. This surgery simulator is designed to help you learn, improve and refine your cricothyrotomy skills. Its accurate and realistic anatomy allows medical students to properly practise and prepare for emergency surgical situations. 

How Lifelike Is the Erler-Zimmer Cricothyrotomy Simulator?

As one of Erler-Zimmer's best-selling products, this trauma task trainer is designed to offer an incredibly realistic experience. The anatomy is incredibly realistic, the simulated skin almost identical in texture. This aid can be used multiple times to ensure you are prepared if an emergency situation arises.

Incredibly realistic 'skin' for accurate clinician training

What Is Cricothyrotomy?

Cricothyrotomy is an emergency surgical procedure used to create an airway when a patient cannot breathe. It is only used when more routine methods, such as laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal intubation are not working. The procedure involves a small tube being inserted through an incision into the cricothyroid membrane to obtain an airway for oxygenation.

When Is Cricothyrotomy Required?

Cricothyrotomy, or cricothyroidotomy, is required when traditional method fail to obtain an airway in the following situations:

• Trauma causing nasal, oral or pharyngeal haemorrhage 
• Muscle spasms in the face or laryngospasm
• Trismus
• Upper airway obstruction