TASK TRAINER FOR OPEN CHEST CARDIAC MASSAGE

摘要

Described is an open chest cardiac massage (OCCM) task trainer. The OCCM task trainer includes a simulated chest cavity and a simulated heart having a form factor, feel, dimensions, mechanical properties, deformability, and other characteristics that are substantially equivalent to a human heart. The OCCM task trainer includes componentry for structural support of other components and for facilitating navigation of the chest cavity by a trainee prior to simulating OCCM. The OCCM task trainer includes a simulated skin and sternum configured to be surgically separated and reformed for repeated anterior access to the chest cavity. The task trainer includes one or more sensors placed on, about, and/or within the simulated heart in order to determine the effectiveness of OCCM as simulated by a trainee. Computing circuitry and methods are described for providing real-time feedback to a trainee about the effectiveness of simulated OCCM relative to best practices for OCCM procedures.