Simulab's Regional Anesthesia Femoral Trainer with SmarTissue allows skills practice for femoral nerve blocks with ultrasound-compatible tissue. This trainer allows ultrasound practice with visualization of the most clinically relevant femoral anatomy and needle tip to ensure proper manipulation, placement, and proximity to the nerves. The trainer consists of a body form and replaceable tissue, each embedded with SmarTissue technology, allowing the system to connect with any PC to provide needle-to-nerve visuals and audio verification of proper technique.
Ultrasound is compatible for guidance during needle insertion.
Anatomically correct lower torso with landmarks for placing femoral blocks.
Distinct realistic “pop” is visualized and palpated when the needle passes through the fascia layers.
SmarTissue software interprets unique signals, showing orange when in contact and red when penetrating the nerve.
Landmarks
Inguinal crease
Inguinal ligament
Anterior superior iliac spine
Pubic tubercle
Ultrasound Anatomy
Femoral nerve
Femoral artery (pulsatile) and vein (pressurized)
Fascia lata and iliacus Iliopsoas
Inguinal ligament
Psychomotor skills associated with targeting femoral nerves for regional anesthesia nerve blocks
Ultrasound imaging skills
Transducer and needle manipulation and movement
Visualize needle tip positioning, proximity, and placement verification