When an episiotomy becomes necessary for delivery, it is critical it be performed with expertise to ensure positive outcomes for mother and baby. However, most trainees have limited exposure to this emergency procedure during clinical training and little to no opportunity to develop competence before performing an episiotomy on their patients.
Introducing EpisioPants™, a versatile new trainer that works with your birthing manikin to provide a complete simulation experience for episiotomy. This realistic hands-on trainer helps practitioners develop the essential skills and confidence needed to perform professionally-executed episiotomy when the time comes.
- Crowning
- Injection of Local Anesthesia
- Cutting of the Simulated Tissue
- Delivery of Infant and Placenta
- Beginner Level Suturing
Benefits to Students:
- Clinical skills: Trainees learn to cut and suture during actual birthing simulation
- Communication skills: EpisioPants™ can be worn by a Simulated Patient, further engaging trainees via hybrid simulation
- Confidence: Highly realistic training scenario gives trainees the confidence needed to perform their best under pressure
Features:
Flexible briefs fit all major female pelvic manikins, soft tissue layers realistically accommodate infant simulator head
Practice episiotomy, mediolateral or mid-line, right or left-handed
Two layers of simulated tissue for basic suture training, available in a variety of skin tones
Reversible and reusable, water-proof for cleaning and sterilization
Suitable for one-on-one, group instruction, practitioners learn at own pace
Repaired units are great assessment tools for evaluating student performance and suture quality
Extend the life of your EpisioPants™ easily with silicone glue!
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