Paul's Features

The World’s Most Advanced Patient Simulator

When teaching new healthcare professionals about preterm care, experienced neonatologist and SIMCharacters Founder Dr. Jens Schwindt was deeply concerned by the limited pathologies and unrealistic anatomy offered by modern day preterm simulators. Determined to improve the outcomes of more than 15 million preterm births a year, in 2012 Jens founded SIMCharacters.

Innovating beyond the limitations of high-fidelity simulator technology Paul was developed by a team of experts in the fields of neonatology, software development, mechanical engineering, Hollywood special effects design, and animatronics.
Today Paul provides next generation preterm simulator features including an anatomically correct 3D printed larynx based on real-life preterm MRI scans, physiological and pathological breathing patterns, highly realistic internal and external anatomical structures, and convincingly lifelike clinical practice features.

With Paul, SIMCharacters is taking the next step in the future of medical simulation. High fidelity was yesterday – the future belongs to High Emotion Simulation. Jens and the SIMCharacters team know that creating High Emotion Simulation requires understanding and empathy with the teams, families, and programs caring tirelessly for preterm newborns.

 
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Preterm baby born in 27+3 week of gestation
Highly realistic external anatomy
Pathological breathing patterns (nasal flaring, paradoxical respiration, substernal retractions, and grunting)
Physiological and pathological lung parameters for machine-assisted ventilation
Completely wireless product with 1.5 hours of battery use
Sensors to detect the correct position and depth of an umbilical venous catheter (UVC)


Mechanical ventilation using bag-mask and Perivent® systems
Automatic tube position detection during intubation
Palpable pulse on the umbilical cord and all four limbs
Auscultatory respiratory, heart and intestinal noises
Cyanosis and hyperoxia
Highly realistic upper airway ideal for practicing endotracheal intubation and special neonatological care strategies (MIST, INSURE)




Simple Controls for Complex Scenarios

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Real Patient Monitors

  • Instantly change layout screen to prefeered manufacturer with Dräger, Philips and Nellcor designs with more coming soon..
  • Wirelessly change monitor parameters like parameter display, curve position and color code.
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One Touch Controls

  • Easily review real-time display of all preterm simulator conditions including: chest compressions, tube depth, UVC position, and motion artifacts.
  • Regularly bring simulation in-situ with completely wireless control systems that are easy to transport and setup.
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A New Generation of Simulation

  • Efficiently manage Paul via real-time 3D animated interface of the patient simulator
  • Quickly create scenarios by linking quicksave patient states together.
  • Directly integrate Paul into the SIMStation® debriefing system, or link into your pre-existing recording platform.



High Emotion Simulation Goes Beyond the Manikin

Integrated Annotations

Data collected from learner interactions with Paul, such as intubation, UVC insertion, and chest compressions, combine with your custom annotations and are automatically recorded into Paul’s debriefing log. If your simulation program also owns the SIMStation® debriefing system, all of Paul’s log files are immediately transferred to your debrief room and ready for review.

3D Animated Control

A crowded Resuscitaire may block your camera’s view of the depth and rate of chest compressions – which is why Paul’s animated GUI displays synchronized graphical representations of learner actions as they happen. Watch compressions happen on your control tablet in 3D as they happen on Paul – another innovative SIMCharacters feature never seen before in the healthcare simulation industry.

Simple Programming

Programming scenarios for Paul doesn’t require a separate application or complicated training – simply create and quicksave the desired patient state. Easily chain quicksaves together with time modifiers and create new scenarios in under five minutes.

Completely Wireless

Paul works wirelessly over Wi-Fi between the included simulator, control tablet, and patient monitor. Continuously use Paul while he rests on top the charging station concealed below the sheet, or pick up and hold Paul for an impressive hour and a half of battery use.
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Real Patient Monitors
  • Instantly change layout screen to prefeered manufacturer with Dräger, Philips and Nellcor designs with more coming soon..
  • Wirelessly change monitor parameters like parameter display, curve position and color code.
:
One Touch Controls
  • Easily review real-time display of all preterm simulator conditions including: chest compressions, tube depth, UVC position, and motion artifacts.
  • Regularly bring simulation in-situ with completely wireless control systems that are easy to transport and setup.
:
A New Generation of Simulation
  • Efficiently manage Paul via real-time 3D animated interface of the patient simulator
  • Quickly create scenarios by linking quicksave patient states together.
  • Directly integrate Paul into the SIMStation® debriefing system, or link into your pre-existing recording platform.