Chris Rizzo and Ryan Eling showcase 911±¬ΑΟΝψΊμΑμ½νβs Clinical Simulation Program to Maine Athletic Trainersβ Association
Rizzo served as the keynote speaker and presented the on-ice simulation exercise, βManaging Traumatic Injury in Ice Hockey,β which was performed last semester with 911±¬ΑΟΝψΊμΑμ½νβs state-of-the-art human simulator, the Laerdal SimMan 3G (nicknamed "Gene"). Gene's βaccidentβ on the Universityβs ice rink resulted in the combined efforts of local physicians, Biddeford firefighters and EMS personnel, certified athletic trainers, and 911±¬ΑΟΝψΊμΑμ½ν athletic training students to attend to a cervical spine injury. The simulation exercise was supported by a grant that Rizzo received through MATA.
Eling introduced the audience members to Gene in order to give them an up-close and personal look a a fully life-like mannequin, which can accurately mirror human responses such as breathing, bleeding, blinking, and speaking. Gene also responds to medical procedures such as CPR, administration of IV medication, intubation, ventilization, and catheterization.