Prytime Medical Devices Launches STAAR For Global Training

Prytime Medical Devices Inc., announced the launch of the PrytimeMedical STAAR (Simulation Trainer for Arterial Access and REBOA). Duringhemorrhage control, time and survival are closely related. Therefore, arterialaccess and catheter placement training is essential to improve speed andprecision; this is an important part of any ER-REBOA program.

“Simulation training has become a critically important toolfor surgical skills training, particularly with procedures such as REBOA, saidDr. Bradley Dennis, associate professor of Surgery at Vanderbilt UniversityMedical Center.

“Advancements in simulation technology have permittedsurgical teams to learn, practice and improve their skills for use in real-lifesituations. They now have the ability to teach ultrasound-guided common femoralartery (CFA) cannulation on simulators with pulsatile perfusion designedspecifically for REBOA training.”

The Prytime Medical STAAR consists of a pulsatile flow loopthat simulates a patient’s blood pressure and flow, as well as an ultrasoundcompatible access patch to visualize key anatomy such as the common femoralartery for arterial access training. This state-of-the-art simulator allowssurgeons/interventionalists, nurses, and technicians the ability to learn andmaster critical skills to improve procedural efficiency and outcomes.

The Prytime Medical STAAR will be used in many on-goingtraining programs, including: ACS COT BEST Courses and Workshops, The RAPToRCourse, EVTM Workshops, Denver Health’s Advanced Endovascular Skills for TraumaSurgeons, and the Vanderbilt Fellows Program.