Simulated emergency department procedures with minimal monetary investment cricothyrotomy simulator

Methods: A sheep trachea holder was created and presented to attending Emergency Medicine physician-educators at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare as an adjunct for procedusral training. The materials and methods for making the simulated sheep trachea holder are outlined in this article. Results: The limiting factor of production is access to the foam and silicone used to make the simulator. The sheep trachea holder has been reproduced twice, features a washable exterior, and is used biweekly as a teaching tool for the cricothyrotomy skill. Conclusions: The homemade simulated sheep trachea holder is a safer and betterreceived alternative to our previous educational modality.