Use VitalsBridge during simulation training to present vital signs onto a commercially available patient monitor. By using the same patient monitor used in clinical practice, you can allow learners to interpret vital signs as they will in a real clinical setting and increase simulation realism.
The result is better-trained and more confident healthcare providers, reduced medical errors and increased efficiency.
VitalsBridge4 offers upgraded, faster hardware components that now allow you to connect your device to control your vitals signs via Bluetooth LE and 5 GHz WiFi, in addition to ethernet, serial (USB), and 2.4 GHz WiFi.
New features include field firmware updates from the cloud, intracranial pressure (ICP), and improved oxygen saturation (SpO2) compatibility. VitalsBridge4 can be configured to add any of the following vital signs to meet your needs:
Display simulated vital signs on any clinical monitor to bring your simulations one step closer to reality.
Now you can use real patient monitors in your obstetric labor and delivery simulations. VitalsBridge FM allows you to view and interact with vital signs from both fetal and maternal patient simulators and a commercially available patient monitor, increasing simulation realism.
The following signals are supported:
Use equipment found in the clinical setting
Familiarize staff with monitor features, setup, and calibration.
Connect to electronic record system
Perform effective EHIS training (Electronic Hospital Information Systems) to record and predict potential patient risks.
CO2 monitoring
Perform live capnography (end tidal CO2) Mainstream / Sidestream on simulators as well as standardized patients.
Effective equipment orientation
Use VitalsBridge to train your new employees on the monitoring equipment and technology they will use daily.
Tailor made for Laerdal simulators
View and control vital signs on nearly any monitor used in clinical practice using LLEAP simulation software.
Easy implementation
If you already own a compatible simulator there is no need for an upgrade or a new purchase. You’re all set for VitalsBridge.
Your manikin, your monitor
Use VitalsBridge to train on the following vital signs:
VitalsBridge Connector Software now runs on Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
VitalsBridge is compatible with all modern vital signs monitors (made within the last 20 years) including ICU monitors, pre-hospital, spot-check and respiration specific monitors. A number of compatible & frequently used patient monitors are listed below. Contact us if you are looking for specific patient monitor brand or model that is not listed here:
1 VitalsBridge does not support defibrillation, please use the Laerdal patient simulator’s defibrillation capabilities
2 Invasive blood pressure simulation on Corpuls patient monitors is not supported
The VitalsBridge Connector application is compatible with Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 operating system.
You need LLEAP (PC operated) simulation software and one of the following Laerdal simulators to use VitalsBridge:
(Note: VitalsBridge is not compatible with simulators operated from SimPad or SimPad Plus)
Features: |
Basic |
Standard |
Plus |
VitalsBridge FM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature |
✓ (1) |
✓ (2) |
✓ (2) |
- |
| Heart Rate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Respiration Rate (ECG impedence, capnography if applicable) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SpO2 Pulse Oximetry |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Non-invasive Blood Pressure |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| ECG (3, 4, or 5 lead) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Capnography (end tidal CO2) Mainstream / Sidestream |
- | ✓ |
✓ |
- |
| Arterial Blood Pressure | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Central Venous Pressure | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Pulmonary Artery Pressure/Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Intracranial Pressure | - | - | ✓ | - |
| Uterine Activity (TOCO) | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Fetal Heart Rate (Doppler Ultrasound | - | - | - | ✓ |
| Bluetooh LE/USB Serial Capable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VB4 connector SW, Compatible with iOS, Android and Windows | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wifi/ethernet Capable |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| LLEAP Software Interface Compatible |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Battery, Portability & Backup |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
VitalsBridge is supplied with a cable set specific to the patient monitor(s) you use, as these can vary significantly. To ensure VitalsBridge is compatible with your patient monitor(s) please complete the online VitalsBridge configuration questionnaire by selecting either of the tabs below based on the VitalsBridge model selected.
Get the best start with VitalsBridge with our 1-day implementation service.
A Laerdal representative will spend one day to help you with:
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The VitalsBridge has a 1 year standard warranty.
Extended warranties may be purchased as an add-on to your VitalsBridge purchase.
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VitalsBridge Quickstart Guide - Model 100
VitalsBridge Quickstart Guide - Model 200
VitalsBridge Quickstart Guide - Model 300
Installation and configuration. Get up and running in no time.
Bridge the gap between simulation and real clinical equipment. The VitalsBridge simulator interface makes it possible to use your own clinical patient monitor during simulation training.
