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Table 1 Biosimulation resuscitative hysterotomy model materials and cost

From: A novel biosimulation task trainer for the deliberate practice of resuscitative hysterotomy

Item

Cost ($)

Pork belly

12 lbs at 3.00/lb (on sale) = 36

Pig skin

3 lbs at 2.50/lb = 7.50

Squid

2 whole squid = 3.00

Pig stomach of adult size, multiple

4 at 2.50/lb = 10

Clear plastic grocery bags

Free from grocery store

Foley catheter × 2

Expired supply (ED)

3-L water

Tap

Gaumard S500 Original Childbirth Simulator (includes non-articulating simulation baby fetus)

Loan from the Rector Clinical Skills and Simulation Center

Gaumard S500 Articulating Newborn

Loan from the Rector Clinical Skills and Simulation Center

Suction tubing

Expired supply (ED)

Umbilical cord tubing from Foley catheter

Expired supply (ED)

Suture (3-0 to 0-0 nylon, any type)

Expired supply (OR)

Laceration tray

Expired supply (ED)

Gloves

Expired supply (OR)

Blunt scissors

Loan from ED

Scalpel 10 blade

Expired supply (ED)

Absorbent floor mats

Expired supply (ED)

PPE (mask, gown, boots)

Expired supply (ED)

  1. ED emergency department, OR operating room