Internal Borrowing (Cummings School students, staff, and faculty)
We are currently updating our equipment list and creating a new reservation form. In the interim, please email vetsimulation@tufts.edu, or contact Mike Santasieri (Kelley Simulation Laboratory Manager) or Jill Franko (Large Animal Simulation Laboratory Manager) directly to make a reservation. All requests should be submitted 30 days in advance. Last-minute requests will be reviewed but may not be able to be accommodated.
External Borrowing (Nero’s Law)
Borrowing of equipment by persons not affiliated with Cummings School is currently only available for Nero’s Law Training Project trainers. The following equipment is available for trainers to borrow:
| Item | Qty | Training Required to Borrow? | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasco Healthcare Life/form Basic Sanitary CPR Dog | 8 | No | Low-fidelity manikins for teaching CPR (BLS only), bandaging, etc. Model comes with swappable noses to allow for practicing mouth-to-snout breaths without slowing the class down, but also allowing for appropriate disinfectant contact time between users. Manufacturer’s Website (more information about model) |
| TacMed Simulation K9 Diesel Advanced Canine Medical Trainer | 2 | Yes (Trainings currently suspended. Email vetsimulation@tufts.edu if you would like to be added to the waiting list to be notified when trainings resume) | High-fidelity manikin for teaching hemorrhage control (e.g. application of SWAT-T), demonstrating breathing patterns (e.g. normal vs. tension pneumo), restraint, bandaging, etc. Battery powered and controlled via remote. Manufacturer’s Website (more information about model) |
| StatPack (Basic) with Training Supplies and Consumables | 5 | No | Contains all supplies and consumables for teaching the Nero’s Law Training curriculum except for manikins. StatPack Inventory (details all supplies included in StatPack) |
| StatPack (Diesel) with Training Supplies and Consumables | 2 | Yes (K9 Diesel training) | Contains all supplies and consumables for teaching the Nero’s Law Training curriculum and for using a K9 Diesel model, except for manikins. StatPack Inventory (details all supplies included in StatPack) |
To reserve equipment for a Nero’s Law training, please submit a reservation request form. Please submit all equipment reservation requests at least 5 business days prior to the event. Borrowed equipment must be picked up and returned at the Kelley Simulation Lab. Directions to the lab are available on the lab’s About page.