TNMU Received a Modern Airway Management Simulator from the WHO

The Simulation Training Center of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University has significantly strengthened its educational and training facilities by receiving a new, state-of-the-art AIRWAY MANAGEMENT simulator produced by Laerdal. This high-quality simulator was provided to the university as part of humanitarian assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The new manikin is a key tool for practicing a wide range of clinical skills essential in emergency care and anesthesiology. It enables students and interns to master critical procedures, including:
✅ Performing oxygen therapy and airway suctioning;
✅ Manual airway management;
✅ Insertion of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways;
✅ Positive pressure ventilation and placement of supraglottic devices;
✅ Various tracheal intubation techniques, including oral and nasal fiberoptic intubation;
✅ Performing the Sellick maneuver and identifying right mainstem bronchus intubation.

movements (chest rise and fall) and shows gastric inflation in case of incorrect technique, making the training as close to real clinical conditions as possible.

The introduction of this new simulator greatly enhances the quality of practical training at TNMU, fostering confidence, professionalism, and readiness to act in emergency situations among future medical professionals. The AIRWAY MANAGEMENT simulator has become an important addition to the university’s educational infrastructure, further strengthening TNMU’s position as a leader in training highly qualified healthcare specialists.