US Patent Number

3824709

Publication Date

7-23-1974

Abstract

A programmable patient simulator for teaching maternity patient care includes a life size manikin with a pelvis, vaginal canal, uterus, placenta, umbilical cord, and a fetal doll from which heart sounds are emitted. A programmable electro-pneumatic system controls the simulated uterine contractions, position of the uterus, rupture of membranes, expulsion of fetal doll, and fetal heart rate during labor and delivery sequence. The invention described herein was made in the course of work under a grant or award from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Ky.

Application Number

412,756

Filing Date

11/05/1973

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