Table 1. .
Percentage of programs using specific task trainers
| Task trainer (simulators) used | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Airway manikins | 370 (100) |
| Intravenous arm | 365 (100) |
| Intraosseous | 362 (98) |
| ECG (3/4 lead) | 361 (98) |
| AED trainer | 341 (92) |
| Chest decompression | 336 (91) |
| Childbirth (pelvic delivery) | 325 (88) |
| Cricothyroid | 324 (87) |
| ECG (12 lead) | 309 (84) |
| Breath sound | 230 (62) |
| Heart sound | 151 (41) |
| Blood pressure | 145 (39) |
| Other | 27 (7) |
Trainers reported in the “other” category included central vascular access trainers (5), chest tube trainers, choking simulator, intramuscular or subcutaneous trainer (4), umbilical catheter (2) and others.