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SIM-NE – Simulation In Motion-Nebraska

A mobile simulation training experience designed to increase life-saving training opportunities for rural emergency medical providers and hospitals through the use of mobile high-tech simulation trucks.

2016 4-door, Dual-axle, Custom Fabricated Truck

  • Cost: $500,000
  • Length 44 feet
  • Height 12.6 feet
  • Width 8 ½ feet (15 feet when sides are
    expanded during training)
  • 80-gallon fuel tank
  • Dual slide-out room extensions
  • Front section – Emergency department room
  • Middle section – Simulation control room
  • Rear section – Ambulance module

Equipment

  • Cost: $500,000
  • Onboard generator, mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
  • High fidelity patient simulators by CAE Healthcare. Simulators can respond to treatment they are given, can talk, breathe and bleed.
  • METIman – adult male
  • Fidelis Lucina – adult female capable of giving birth
  • Pediatric Hal
  • Newborn Troy
  • Pre-programmed computerized medical & trauma scenarios
  • Monitors display vital signs of patient simulators
  • Audio & video recording/playback capabilities


Participants will use real medical and rescue equipment that rural providers can use in the field or clinical settings.

Airway management and resuscitation equipment, cardiac monitor/defibrillators, medications, intravenous supplies, stretchers, immobilization devices.

Coverage region and base

  • Southeast, based in Omaha
  • Central, based in Kearney
  • Western, based in Scottsbluff
  • Northeast, based in Norfolk

Staffing

Licensed, experience health professionals and educators.

 

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