Laerdal Obstetrical Solutions

Helping improve Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes with Inter-Professional Obstetric training

A root cause analysis by The Joint Commission, shows 72% of cases of perinatal death and disability can be traced to problems with organizational culture and communication among caregivers.  Simulation training is best suited to confront these issues. Laerdal Solutions for obstetrics can help meet The Joint Commission's goal of reducing perinatal death and injury by utilizing obstetrical simulation to meet training needs and improve patient outcomes.
Obstetrical simulation utilizing the PROMPT birthing simulator enables learners to gain experience in two different ways: Hybrid simulation or Task training.
PROMPT_Action_0153 Hybrid simulation utilizing the PROMPT Birthing Simulator adds realism to scenarios.  Learning routine and emergency care for obstetrical patients can be achieved by combining the PROMPT simulator with a standardized patient (human actress). The standardized patient enables realistic human interaction and communication while the PROMPT simulator supports the performance of obstetrical skills. 

As a task trainer, PROMPT is an excellent teaching tool.  The detachable abdominal and perineal skin enables visualization of internal maneuvers and fetal positioning during training.  Learners can see how maneuvers affect the fetus in-utero.  Force monitoring provides a visualization tool for proper assisted delivery. Learners see and feel the appropriate force required with hands on experience and feedback.

 PROMPT Task Trainer

Integrating additional products into obstetrical simulation enhances the overall learning and training experience.  Incorporating additional simulators, standardized patients, or task trainers allows instructors to build complexity and tailor the simulation to their learners. Examples of integrated obstetrical simulation include using the prompt birthing simulator with:

 SimNewB for neonatal care

Nursing Anne for maternal antepartum and
post-partum management 

 Task trainers for skills development
obstetric NursingAnne_VitalSim_Action Fundus Skills

Inter-professional Obstetric Training Scenarios support training and educational needs of all healthcare professionals that participate in the birthing process. Scenarios specifically designed to be used with the Prompt Birthing Simulator in a hybrid training situation allow the simulation to come to life.

Educational Training & Technical Services help fully integrate obstetrical simulation into your training program and use the PROMPT Birthing Simulator to its fullest potential.

All segments of the medical field need to be prepared to handle a delivery. Whether in the Labor and Delivery Department where deliveries occur several times a day or an Emergency Department that only sees a delivery occasionally, the need for individual and team training is vital. The ultimate goal of training is to improve clinical outcomes and improve patient safety. Laerdal's Obstetric Training Solutions can help achieve those goals.