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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Premature Anne Simulator
Airway Features
- Anatomically accurate, realistic airway
- ET tube insertion
- Sellick Manoeuvre
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Right mainstem intubation
- Suctioning
- OG/NG tube insertion
Breathing Features
- Bilateral and unilateral chest rise and fall with mechanical ventilation
- Cyanosis
Breathing Complications
- Unilateral chest movement (right mainstem intubation) with mechanical ventilation
Cardiac
- Realistic Compressions
Vascular Access
- Patent, cuttable umbilicus with venous and arterial access for bolus or infusion
- Simulated blood flashback upon cannulation of umbilical vein
- Peripheral IV access (dry ports only)
Sounds
- Auscultation of lung sounds during ventilation
- Heart sounds
- Vocal sounds
Premature Anne Task Trainer
Airway Features
- Anatomically accurate, realistic airway
- ET tube insertion
- Sellick Manoeuvre
- Positive Pressure Ventilation
- Right mainstem intubation
- Suctioning
- OG/NG tube insertion
Breathing Features
- Bilateral and unilateral chest rise and fall with mechanical ventilation
Breathing Complications
- Unilateral chest movement (right mainstem intubation) with mechanical ventilation
Cardiac
- Realistic Compressions
Vascular Access
- Patent, cuttable umbilicus with venous and arterial access for bolus or infusion
- Simulated blood flashback upon cannulation of umbilical vein
- Peripheral IV access (dry ports only)
Sounds
- Auscultation of lung sounds during ventilation