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Simbionix Introduces the Next Generation in Bronchoscopy Training
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Simbionix, the world's leading developer of medical simulation systems, introduces it's new advanced simulator,
the GI-BRONCH Mentor, a comprehensive solution for virtual reality training of GI Endoscopy and Flexible
Bronchoscopy.
The new GI-BRONCH Mentor combines the virtual with the physical to create the ultimate training solution for
flexible bronchoscopy.This simulator provides an optimal learning environment for motor, cognitive and
coordinative skills acquisition. Complete clinical procedures of diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency nature are
simulated in a highly reactive manner, exhibiting real life patient environment and behavior, where altering patient
condition corresponds realistically to user actions.
The GI-BRONCH Mentor provides an extremely flexible setup to accommodate posterior or lateral working
positions, oral or nasal scope introduction, American or European naming convention and team or individual
training.
The BRONCH educational environment features advanced educational aids in order to optimize the learning
curve, including:
- Anatomical compass and 3D bronchial map to enhance 3D perception
- Anatomy labels and atlas to promote anatomical knowledge
- Designated skill tasks to drive adoption of correct scope
manipulation and safe and efficient tools utilization.
Gary Zamler, Simbionix CEO comments: "We are very excited to introduce our new GI-BRONCH Mentor
simulator, which is yet another example of Simbionix's efforts and commitment to develop advanced tools to help
educate and train doctors in various medical procedures. As with all of our products, the BRONCH training system
is being developed in close collaboration with medical experts from around the world with the support of our
partners and customers." Inbal Mazor, Simbionix VP of Global Marketing adds: " Simbionix responded to the global
market demand for a more advanced Bronchoscopy simulator and developed this next generation simulator that
offers extremely flexible working setups for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, in an all-inclusive, advanced
patient environment.
Simbionix will present the new GI BRONCH Mentor at the upcoming CHEST 2009 exhibit on November 2-4,
2009, at the San Diego Convention Center in California, Booth #1322
About Simbionix USA Corporation
Simbionix is the leader in the development and delivery of innovative and effective virtual reality simulation
products and solutions for clinical education and training of medical professionals. The products are designed to
accelerate best-practice medical training, advance clinical performance, and improve patient safety.
The Simbionix product line includes the ANGIO Mentor(TM) line for endovascular procedures, LAP Mentor(TM)
line for laparoscopic surgical procedures, GI Mentor(TM) for upper and lower gastrointestinal procedures and
the URO Mentor(TM) for urological procedures. In addition, Simbionix distributes the HystSim(TM) for
hysteroscopic procedures. Each simulation platform is a leading simulator in the relevant clinical area.
Simbionix simulation products have been validated in several scientific studies and the company cooperates
closely with both industry and leading medical institutions to develop the most advanced simulators for the
training and assessment of medical professionals.
Contact:
Rebecca Zitter
Exhibition Manager
Simbionix
Tel : +1-216-229-2040
galia@simbionix.com
SOURCE: Simbionix
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