The ExAC Trainer is a torso model that enables students to identify the femoral artery and abdominal aorta. The puls in the femoral artery will be diminished and ultimately cease when the abdominal aorta is compressed against the spinal column.
When modified to a postpartum torso, it allows students recognize the changes in the abdominal wall after delivery and how these changes affect access to the aorta and uterus. also enables students to identify an atonic uterus and, upon instruction, learn uterine massage and compression techniques. As the instructor may initiate uterine contractions, students will be able to recognize a well-contracted uterus.
The ExAC Trainer consists of several replaceable parts and does not include advanced electrical or digital functions. This makes it suitable for use in most regions of the world, regardless of the level of infrastructure.
The ExAC Trainer makes training on external aortic compression possible. This will increase the confidence of health professionals in performing the maneuver, improve medical practice and reduce costs and risks associated with PPH.
The ExAC Trainer has been tested with great success in various contexts: Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Canada, Sweden, Brazil, Uganda, The Netherlands, Kenya, Somalia, Palestine, The Arabic Emirates, Namibia and Norway.
Professionals participating in the testing have reported that they had the chance to successfully use external aortic compression in clinical settings after practicing on the ExAC Trainer.
