K9 Hero

Intubation/Bleeds
Item Number: 
TFX-K9-HERO-1
TacMed K9 Hero
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TacMed K9 Simulation

The TacMed Simulation Canine Medical Trainer (K9 HERO) is a full-body medical trainer for Operational Canine First Responders, Military Working Dog (WMD) handlers, Veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.  

Designed in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), K9 HERO is a state-of-the-art skills trainer for novices and experienced alike.  All training sites are realistic to replicate the look, feel, and function of actual medical procedures.  The exterior of the simulator has been hand-sculpted to mimic a Belgian Malinois and is covered in durable, non-staining synthetic fur.  K9 HERO allows learners to perform critical life-saving tasks such as maintaining an airway, needle decompression/thoracocentesis, hemostasis, IV insertion, Intraosseous (I/O) infusion, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), tracheostomy, and bandaging.

Key Features

  • Packable wound
  • Pulse
  • Airway management
  • Movable jaw
  • Intubation
  • Breathing response
  • Tracheostomy
  • Needle decompression (thoracocentesis)
  • CPR
  • IV insertion
  • Intraosseous infusion

Product Details

  • The look and feel of a real dog with naturally flexing joints
  • Realistic weight of 50lbs
  • Easy to use remote control with real-time sensor feedback
  • Life-like airway accepts 10-12mm ET tubes
  • Bag ventilation will cause chest to rise and fall; stomach will rise and fall if ventilated into the esophagus
  • IV training site with flash feedback to show success
  • Intraosseous training site with reusable bone plug for use with EZ-IO catheter
  • Bleeding saphenous wound requiring direct pressure to correct
  • Tracheostomy simulator with multi-layered tissue insert
  • Needle decompression/thoracocentesis site that allows withdrawal of either air or fluid
  • CPR can be performed with full chest compressions
  • Adjustable femoral pulses – can be turned on/off and changed remotely
  • Lacerated paw for bandage training
  • Optional mouth wound kit (with burn sock) and floppy ears
  • Customized wireless remote control
  • Easy care and maintenance
  • Rugged exterior for use in all training locations and situations
  • Operated by a single Makita 12V Li-ion battery

Remote Controlled with Real-time Sensor Data

K9 HERO is operated by a long-range RC controller which includes real-time telemetry to monitor medical interventions. Easy to use software takes only minutes to learn. LED indicators and LCD readouts immediately display key vital and intervention data, providing instructors with instant feedback on the effectiveness of student interventions and push-button control to modify features such as pulse rate, pulse strength, and bleeding.

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