The CRIC-ALOT part trainer is a robust injection moulded model that allows high volume repetition of scalpel-finger-bougie training anywhere.
Designed and created by Professor Richard Levitan from the United States, these trainers are perfect for training and skills maintenance.
Invoices clearly record that this trainer is for continuing medical education
Features
- Both male and female models. The female models are smaller and have an anatomically correct thyroid cartilage.
- Lateral movement of the larynx.
- A soft trachea to practice palpating and localising the cricoid ring from below.
- Anatomically correct tracheal length to practice tube depth placement and ensure it is above the carina.
- Allows disposible skin and soft tissue to be purchased anywhere.
We only sell to critical care clinicians in Australia
Cric Trainer - CRIC-ALOT - High repetition cricothyroidotomy trainer
Whats in the case?
x1 Female model trainer
x 1 Male model trainer
- Some sample neck pads, materials to replace the neck pads (plastic pockets and plaster padding),
- A zip pocket to store your scalpel, bougie and size 6 tube (these latter 3 items are not included).
What are the neck pads?
The pads are plastic pockets with 2 or 3 layers of cotton plaster padding inserted inside the pocket. The first layer of plastic represents skin (we find more realistic skin does not add to fidelity or repetition practice), the subutanous tissue is the plaster padding, and the plastic with paper backing of the doculope is the cricothyroid membrane. Feel free to improvise other options.
How do I put the neck pads on?
Remove paper backing on the right and left edges only to stick to the blue case edges. Dont remove the paper backing in the middle so the larynx is free to slide laterally without being stuck to the pocket. Stick the pocket up against the chin to ensure the hyoid is covered.
Where do I get more plastic pockets from?
The doculope invoice pockets are plain white 115 x 150mm and can be purchased from any packaging store - eg 1000 pockets cost $46 (5 cents a pocket) at surepak.com.au.
Can I fill the pockets with red fluid to simulate blood?
Smaller pockets that arent too sticky can be used vertically and stuck directly on the larynx if you want to fluid fill the pockets to simulate blood.
Where do I get plaster padding from?
If your work place does not supply the right 10cm plaster padding rolls for training with the models, plaster padding can be bought from any medical supply shop. We prefer Defries industries DEF257 10cm x 2.75m multilayered absorbant undercast padding. 48 rolls cost $220 ($4.50 a roll) - email them at sales@defries.com.au
Can I reuse the plaster padding to save the environment?
Absolutely. But if the padding gets too fluffy eg after more than 5 uses, it can catch start to catch on your ETT cuff and make it harder to insert detracting from the experience.