SimJunior® is an interactive pediatric simulator that represents a 6 year old patient. Manufactured by Laerdal Corporation and developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, SimJunior® can aid in preparing healthcare providers for the challenges in pediatric care.
SimJunior’s features include:
- Bilateral carotid pulses
- Interchangeable pupils
- Oral and nasal intubation
- Realistic airway
- Tongue edema
- Vocal Sounds
- Spontaneous breathing with chest rise
- Unilateral chest rise with right mainstem intubation
- Variable respiratory rates (0-60 per minute)
- Adjustable blood pressure (left arm)
- Intraosseous access
- IV arm
- Palpable Brachial and Radial pulses (on left side only)
- Pulse strength variable with BP
SimJunior supports the following skills:
- Bag-valve-mask ventilation
- LMA or ET insertion
- Head tilt / Chin lift
- Jaw Thrust
- Nasotracheal intubation
- Oropharyngeal and nasotracheal airway insertion
- Pulse check
- Pupillary assessment
- 12-lead ECG display
- Auscultation of heart, lung, and bowel sounds
- Chest compressions
- Defibrillation (25 – 360 joules)
- ECG rhythm monitoring – limb leads
- Transcutaneous Pacing
- Auscultation of blood pressure