Premature Anne

Helping Improve Premature Birth Outcomes

Train for the Specific Needs of Premature Babies

Build Confidence in Handling Pre-Term Births

The 10 minutes after birth are critical for all babies, especially for those born prematurely. With preterm birth complications being one of the leading causes of death among children under five, being prepared for the various scenarios is vital.

Developed in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Premature Anne authentically represents this unique challenge for clinical preparation and skill development.

An anatomically correct manikin of a baby born at 25 weeks, Premature Anne helps healthcare professionals to:

refine standard practices for various challenges presented in premature newborns
integrate the latest technologies into preterm infant training programs
master the skills needed to care for preterm infants, improving patient outcomes

Practice various skills within:

Airway Management
Anatomically correct airways in both location and size ensure proper technique for:

Suctioning
Intubation
ET/NG/OG tube insertion

Respiration
Reactive chest that rises and falls. Premature Anne Standard with SimPad PLUS furthers the learning with:

Identifying cyanosis
Hearing heart, lung, and vocal sounds

Vascular Access

Practice umbilical vein catheterization
Simulated blood flashback upon cannulation of umbilical vein

Dry pre-ported IV sites

Right saphenous vein
Dorsum on left hand
Left antecubital fossa

A solution for different needs

Two options for learners to master skills

and train as a team

Perfecting skills

Premature Anne Task Trainer

True likeness
Premature Anne is an authentic representation of a 25-week-old baby including an exact replica of airways and body size. The design provides realism to procedures such as a right stem intubation.

Refine intricate skills
Complete more intricate skills training like ET insertion. To further the true-to-life approach, the umbilicus is true in representation and cannulation draws simulated blood flashback.

Train wherever, whenever
Designed to be used right away, the Premature Anne Task Trainer doesn’t require additional assembly or power source. Learners gain the opportunity to practice skills on their own timetable.

Premature Anne Task Trainer - Clinical Features

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True experience for team building

Premature Anne Standard with SimPad PLUS

Coordinate for better organization
Improve critical action and teamwork between medical professionals with scenarios. Each team member refines both their personal skills (assessing, diagnosing, treating) and interpersonal needing to communicate to get the job done.

Train with scenarios
Utilize bluetooth connectivity of SimPad PLUS to direct Premature Anne in crisis scenarios. The AAP’s 8th edition NRP scenarios are accessible from the Laerdal ScenarioCloud. Local curriculum or guidelines can be adapted, as needed.

Data-Driven Decision Making
Build confidence in learners with the clear and actionable feedback from SimPad PLUS. Following scenarios, instructors are presented with readily available data to reinforce positive decision-making and diagnosing.

Premature Anne Standard Version - Clinical Features

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Exceptional Training Makes all the Difference

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Customer Story: Making a Real Impact in Real Lives

Exceptional Training Makes All the Difference

The Royal Infirmary at the University Hospitals of Leicester has over 12000 deliveries a year. With such a volume, having their medical team on the same page is vital. Premature Anne helps them to coordinate their team to do lots of different tasks at the same time.

Learn more in the video

Partnering for Better Outcomes

The Tiniest Lives Need the Greatest Care

In partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts from the medical and technical fields come together to find the best solutions.

This shared work leads to both product development and continuous updates in-line with the latest regulations.

As such, Premature Anne is compatible with the 8th Edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program® authored by the AAP.