{"product_id":"lifecast-barn-med-downs-syndrom-gwen","title":"Lifecast Children with Down Syndrome (Gwen)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInclusion in practice with our Down's Syndrome Manikin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe present the world's first child manikin with Down's Syndrome from Lifecast Body Simulation. Developed in collaboration with the University of Greenwich and endorsed by the Down Syndrome Association, this is a lifelike representation created from a meticulous 3D body scan of a seven-year-old girl named Gwen, who has Down's Syndrome. Through the use of Gwen's 3D scan, Lifecast Body Simulation has brought the Down's Syndrome manikin to life, also named Gwen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Physical Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGwen's lifelike features authentically capture common physical characteristics associated with Down's Syndrome, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLow muscle tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChallenging airway for intubation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller stature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eToe gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond-shaped eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA single deep crease in the palm of the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller hands and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGwen has spinal instability, which is common in many individuals with Down's Syndrome. By producing a manikin that truly represents a real child with this condition, we are able to open conversations about why she and others with Down's Syndrome should not have their heads tilted\/chins lifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Otolaryngology Society in the UK recently used the Gwen Down's Syndrome manikin to instruct on managing challenging airways. The feedback received was: \"This is the most lifelike manikin we have ever used in our training.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a training tool, Gwen stands as a symbol of inclusivity and diversity in healthcare education. Lifecast Body Simulation is proud to contribute to raising awareness of Down's Syndrome, while providing healthcare professionals worldwide with an accurate and effective training tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnatomically accurate outer body\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSingle transverse palmar crease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eToe gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLow muscle tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller stature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlmond-shaped eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller hands and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnatomically correct difficult internal airway\u003c\/strong\u003e ensuring correct technique for:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDifficult airway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eET\/NP\/OP tube insertion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactive chest\u003c\/strong\u003e that rises and falls with artificial ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic airway pressures and ventilation volumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPR-capable chest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntraosseous insertions in the tibia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin turgor for dry intravenous therapy training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed eyelids with manual opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery Content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale Down's Syndrome manikin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTransport stretcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Gwen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Halliwell, Founding Director of Lifecast Body Simulation Ltd., expresses: \"Gwen is the embodiment of our commitment to creating manikins that authentically represent real people. In collaboration with the University of Greenwich, we have brought this Lifecast and 3D scan of Gwen, a 7-year-old girl with Down's Syndrome, to life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.downs-syndrome.org.uk\/news\/news-research\/dsa-news\/meet-gwen-manikin-a-healthcare-manikin-aiming-to-change-medical-training\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Gwen at the Down Syndrome Association\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lifecast Body Simulation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55999281660230,"sku":"1024735","price":0.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/6964\/0006\/files\/1024735_06_Lifecast_Child_with_Down_Syndrome__Gwen.jpg?v=1771417638","url":"https:\/\/optisafe.dk\/en\/products\/lifecast-barn-med-downs-syndrom-gwen","provider":"Optisafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}