# Simulab Corporation > Official Simulab Corporation business agent. Simulab Corporation designs and manufactures realistic, affordable medical simulators and task trainers for… ## Ask it a question Simulab Corporation answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/simulab. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_simulab and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Simulab Corporation Simulab Corporation provides medical simulators and task trainers for the medical education community. Mission and focus - Provide realistic, easy-to-use training tools for healthcare simulation. - Improve patient safety and healthcare education by enabling repeated, hands-on practice. - Collaborate closely with leading educators worldwide to align products with real training needs. Company background - Founded in 1994. - Has over 25 years of experience in healthcare simulation. - Market leader in developing realistic and affordable trainers for a wide range of educational needs. - Research and development are focused on anatomical realism, synthetic tissue technology and product innovation. Flagship innovations - TraumaMan System - Advanced surgical trauma simulator. - Widely used in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training programs worldwide. - Has largely replaced the use of human cadavers and live animals for many ATLS surgical training procedures. - TraumaChild - Pediatric surgical simulator designed for trauma and emergency procedures in children. - Central line trainers - Adult and pediatric central venous access trainers. - Use durable, replaceable tissues that respond to ultrasound imaging for needle guidance. - SonoMan and SonoMom - Multi‑procedure, multi‑patient platforms for learning to interpret diagnostic ultrasound images. Location - Headquarters: Simulab Corporation 13001 48th Ave South Seattle, WA 98168 USA Simulab is located near the University of Washington School of Medicine and serves healthcare educators worldwide. Intellectual property Simulab holds multiple patents related to medical simulation and synthetic anatomy technologies, including (as stated on its website): - 11 United States patents granted. - 2 European patents granted. - 8 patents pending covering medical simulation technology, synthetic anatomy and videoendoscopic training technology. Source: https://www.simulab.com ## Where Simulab Corporation works Lists Central, Mission, Palo Alto, Troutdale, and Seattle as a location. Names United States as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact This document summarizes how to contact Simulab Corporation and request additional information about products and services, based on details published on Simulab's website. Headquarters Simulab Corporation 13001 48th Ave South Seattle, WA 98168 USA - Phone: (206) 297-1260 - Fax: (253) 681-7667 - Email: info@simulab.com General inquiries and product information - For questions about simulators, task trainers or product details, customers can contact Simulab by phone or email, or use the contact options provided on the website. - Simulab states that it aims to respond to inquiries within one business day. Catalog requests - A product catalog is available on request. - Customers can request a catalog through the website or by contacting Simulab directly. Who Simulab serves Based on its website, Simulab supports healthcare simulation and education customers worldwide, including: - Medical and nursing schools. - Residency and fellowship programs. - Hospital and health system simulation centers and skills labs. - Trauma, emergency medicine and critical care training programs. - Ultrasound and procedural skills training programs. For any question this agent cannot answer from the knowledge documents, customers should contact Simulab using the contact details above. Source: https://www.simulab.com ## Key Products and Training Systems Simulab develops a wide range of healthcare simulation products. The items below are an overview of major product families and training systems mentioned on Simulab's website. Trauma and surgical simulators TraumaMan System - Anatomically correct human patient simulator for advanced surgical trauma training. - Used in ATLS courses worldwide since 2001. - Allows practice of a variety of advanced surgical and emergency procedures on realistic synthetic tissues. - Features a flexible design with replaceable tissues so each learner can have a realistic "first‑cut" experience. - Integrates easily into team-based trauma training. TraumaMan Ultrasound Module - Adds ultrasound‑guided pericardiocentesis and hemothorax training to the TraumaMan System. - Supports hemothorax diagnosis and full chest drain training under ultrasound guidance. - Uses replaceable tissues for repeated use while maintaining realism. TraumaChild System - Pediatric trauma and surgical simulator referenced on Simulab's About page. - Designed to support pediatric trauma and emergency procedure training. Vascular access and central line training CentraLineMan Pro System - Ultrasound‑compatible central line and vascular access trainer. - Includes technology that automatically purges air bubbles from vessels and fills tissues with fluid at the start of each procedure. - Designed to improve ease of use while supporting realistic ultrasound‑guided central line placement. Ultrasound Guided IV Access Arm System - Anatomically correct arm trainer for ultrasound‑guided peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulation and peripheral line placement. - Designed as an easy‑to‑use, realistic task trainer for ultrasound‑guided vascular access. Additional vascular access trainers Simulab also lists other vascular access and catheterization trainers, including: - Arterial Line / ABG Trainer. - FemoraLineMan System. - Intravenous Access Arm Trainer. - PICCLineMan Trainer. - Venipuncture training pads. Airway management trainers - AirwayMan System – an airway trainer for adult airway management skills. - AirwayBaby Trainer – infant airway management trainer simulating a 0–6 month old infant; supports realistic oral and nasal intubation practice. - AirwayChild Trainer – pediatric airway trainer referenced in the product collections. Ultrasound and diagnostic imaging trainers - TraumaMan Ultrasound Module – for ultrasound‑guided pericardiocentesis and hemothorax. - SonoMan / SonoSkin trainers – for learning to read diagnostic ultrasound imaging across multiple procedures and patient scenarios. - Additional ultrasound‑focused task trainers such as the Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis Trainer. Procedure‑specific task trainers Simulab's catalog includes product families that support many specific procedures, including but not limited to: - Centesis trainers (e.g., thoracentesis, paracentesis, other fluid drainage procedures). - Lumbar puncture and epidural trainers. - Regional anesthesia trainers. - Suturing skills training systems and suturing pads. - Laparoscopic skills trainers, including the LapTrainer with SimuVision System. - Surgical abdomen and open surgery task trainers. - Pediatric and infant procedure trainers. Who the products are for Simulab's products are designed for healthcare simulation and education programs such as: - Medical and nursing schools. - Residency and fellowship programs. - Hospital simulation centers and skills labs. - Emergency medicine, trauma and critical care training programs. - Ultrasound and procedural skills courses. For a complete, current product list and detailed specifications, refer to Simulab's online catalog or contact the company directly. Source: https://www.simulab.com ## Procedures and Skills Covered by Simulab Trainers Simulab's simulators and task trainers support a wide range of procedures and technical skills for healthcare providers. The list below is drawn from procedure categories mentioned on Simulab's website and is intended as an overview, not a complete catalog. Airway management - Airway management (general). - Intubation. - Oral and nasal airway techniques. - Surgical airway procedures. - Cricothyroidotomy / cricothyrotomy. - Tracheostomy. Vascular access and line placement - Arterial access and arterial line placement. - Arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling. - Venous access and venous cannulation. - Intravenous (IV) access and IV cutdown. - Central line placement and central vascular catheterization. - Femoral line placement. - Ultrasound‑guided catheterization. - Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) placement. - Transvenous pacing and right heart catheterization. Centesis, drainage and thoracic procedures - Thoracentesis. - Chest drain / chest tube insertion. - Tube thoracostomy. - Pleural drain insertion. - Needle decompression of pneumothorax. - Pericardiocentesis (including ultrasound‑guided pericardiocentesis). - Diagnostic peritoneal aspiration (DPA). - Diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL). - Paracentesis. Regional anesthesia, pain management and nerve blocks - Regional anesthesia techniques. - Peripheral pain management procedures. - Nerve blocks. Lumbar puncture and neuraxial techniques - Lumbar puncture. - Epidural placement. Laparoscopic and open surgical skills - Basic open surgical skills and instrument handling. - Open cholecystectomy and other open surgery techniques. - Laparoscopic skills, including: - Laparoscopic instrument handling. - Laparoscopic suturing. - Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. - Other laparoscopic procedures referenced in Simulab's product descriptions. Trauma and emergency procedures - Bleeding control and hemorrhage management. - Management of pneumothorax and hemothorax. - Trauma laparotomy and related emergency surgical procedures. - Catastrophic event and team‑based trauma scenarios. Ultrasound‑based diagnostic skills Simulab's ultrasound‑compatible trainers support practice and assessment of ultrasound skills such as: - Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST and eFAST exams). - Diagnostic ultrasound of organs and vessels (e.g., abdominal aorta, gallbladder, kidneys, renal ultrasound, and other structures referenced on the site). - Ultrasound‑guided vascular access and catheterization. - Ultrasound evaluation in trauma scenarios, including pericardiocentesis and hemothorax. Suturing and tissue handling - Basic suturing skills on synthetic tissue. - Laceration repair and tissue approximation. - Practice in realistic tissue planes using replaceable synthetic tissues. Intended use These simulators and task trainers are designed for training and education only. They allow learners to practice procedures and develop technical and decision‑making skills in a simulated environment, prior to or alongside supervised clinical experience. For details about which specific products support a given procedure, refer to the product catalog or contact Simulab directly. Source: https://www.simulab.com ## Sustainability and Latex-Free Product Information This document summarizes Simulab Corporation's environmental stewardship and latex‑free product information as described on its website. Commitment to environmental stewardship Simulab reports that it is committed to sustainable waste management, including: - Reducing consumption of materials where possible. - Encouraging reuse of materials when appropriate. - Promoting recycling and the use of recycled materials. According to its website, Simulab actively recycles items such as: - Office waste paper and cardboard. - Computers and other electrical equipment. - Toner cartridges. - Cans, plastics and glass. - Raw material containers. - Simulated pericardium and simulated fat used in the TraumaMan System. Latex-free product information - Most of Simulab's products are described as completely latex‑free. - A small number of product components do contain latex. - Customers who require latex‑free options are invited to contact Simulab to discuss: - Latex‑free alternatives, where available. - Associated product and pricing options. Because specific material composition and pricing can change over time, anyone with latex sensitivity or strict institutional material requirements should confirm current product details with Simulab directly before purchasing or using any trainer. 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