Environment and Equipment

The MetroHealth Simulation Institute's dynamic space offers versatility and convenience to accommodate a wide variety of programs. Highlights include:

• High-acuity Bays
• Clinic Exam Room
• Procedure Area
• Conference/Debriefing Room
• Reception/Registration
• Control Room
• Exterior Entrance and Driveway

Environment

High-acuity Bays (2)

Bays can be configured to represent various clinical environments:

• ED resuscitation bay
• Labor and Delivery room
• Intensive Care Unit
• Inpatient exam room

Clinic Exam Room

• Set up to mimic an urgent care or outpatient clinic room

Procedure Area

• Flexible space to allow procedure training
• Projection screen to allow demonstration videos and debriefing

Conference/Debriefing Room

• Full presentation capabilities including an interactive “smartboard”
• View live or recorded simulations

Equipment

The MetroHealth Simulation Institute is able to offer a wide variety of training programs and learning experiences through numerous pieces of equipment. Available equipment includes:

• High-fidelity mannikins
  • Allow for more complex training and education through a variety of simulated scenarios
  • Apollo
  • Guamard
  • MetiMan 633
  • Super Tory Infant
• Blue Phantom Trainers
  • Allow for training of certain procedures/techniques and can be used with ultrasound technology
    • Central Line
    • Paracentesis
    • Vascular Access Blocks
  • Lumbar Puncture training
• Simbionix
  • GI mentor – allows for training and skill enhancement for both upper and lower gastrointestinal exams
  • 3D ultrasound – allows for practice of FAST exams, TEEs, and OB/GYN exams
• Ultrasound machines
  • Various models of ultrasound machines to enhance recognition and exam procedures
  • Kosmos
  • Sonosite NanoMaxx
  • Sonosite Titan
  • Sonosite Edge
• Task Trainers
  • Enhance proficiency of skill associated to one specific task
  • Adult Burnt Airway Head
  • Foley Trainer
  • Laparoscopic Surgery Trainers
  • Lumbar Puncture Infant (Life Form)