Every bir th is dif ferent –
prepare yourself with 3B SIM
one
™
In case of foetal or maternal risk it is often essential to finish a birthing pro-
cess as quickly as possible. Other than Caesarean section, the only options
for supporting a physiological birth process by means of assisted vaginal
delivery are forceps delivery and vacuum extraction.
The high realism in training with SIM
one
™ is unique
• because the instruments are used together with application of the natural
force to guide the baby along the natural curve of the pelvic axis
• because the characteristic sounds due to the breathing and pain of the
mother as well as the foetal heartbeat make the situation very lifelike
Simulate high stress
situations –
with SIM
one
™
Forceps or Vacuum?
The application of the forceps is faster than a step-by-step increased
vacuum process. The use of forceps is simple and safe if the head is
located on the pelvic floor and the sagittal suture does not deviate more
than 45° from the straight diameter. Forceps permit active rotation and
are advantageous in the case of a deep transverse position. An advan-
tage of vacuum extraction is the ease of placement and therefore, the
lower likelihood of material trauma. It is also the instrument of choice
during delivery from the mid-pelvis. An excessively forced vacuum
extraction can lead to the disconnection of the vacuum cap and there-
fore strong intracranial-pressure fluctuations in the infant. If the cap
disconnects repeatedly, the infant must be delivered using forceps.
The 3B Scientific® birth simulator gives training in
• correct use of instruments in assisted vaginal delivery
• defining the position of the foetal head in relation to the
maternal pelvis
• management of birth complications by means of anamnesis,
findings and interventions
