In medical training, providing trainees with adequate clinical experience in a safe environment has long been a challenge for healthcare institutions. Traditionally, most programs have relied on high-fidelity simulators and basic manikins. While these tools can mimic certain clinical scenarios, trainees are often limited to practicing on simulator displays, unable to actually interact with the same monitors and equipment they will encounter in real clinical settings. This approach develops foundational skills, but often lacks a true sense of realism and familiarity with actual devices.  

Before: Limitations of Traditional Training  

In the past, during complex procedures like ECMO intubation or intravascular surgery, manikins only allowed for the rehearsal of static steps. Trainees could not interact with clinical monitors to witness real-time physiological changes. As a result, much of the learning was theoretical or indirect. Many junior staff and trainees reported feeling nervous and uncertain when practicing with real equipment for the first time, despite understanding the procedures.

After: Patient Monitor Integration with AECG100

The introduction of WhaleTeq's AECG100 multi-function simulator and PPG 2TF-660 Transmittance SpO₂ Module has brought a new dimension to medical training. The AECG100 connects directly to patient monitors from various brands, sending analog physiological signals like ECG and SpO₂ to the manikin. This allows medical staff to:  

• Simulate diverse emergency scenarios and observe immediate equipment responses. 
• Experience alarms, live data, and make swift clinical decisions in a training environment.

One emergency training leader noted, “Previously, trainees could only watch the simulator’s screen. Now, they must read data from actual monitors, react to alarms, and respond immediately—just as they would in the real hospital. This heightened sense of presence accelerates learning and builds lasting confidence.”

For example, during ECMO intubation simulation, the AECG100 can simulate ECG signals of sudden cardiac arrest, allowing teams to build cooperation and hone clinical judgment in a risk-free setting.

Looking Forward: Full Integration and the Ideal Future

Currently, AECG100 serves as an external module working in tandem with manikins  and monitors, dramatically enhancing realism and flexibility. Looking ahead, SurgMate team envisions integrating the AECG100’s core PCBA board directly into manikins. This would allow the simulator to generate physiological signals from within the manikin itself, further simplifying setup, improving integration, and making clinical training even more seamless.  

WhaleTeq's vital sign simulation solutions are redefining the standards of medical training, making the leap from simulated learning to clinical reality possible. Going forward, continued collaboration with healthcare institutions will further refine these processes—helping more healthcare professionals gain invaluable, hands-on experience and ensuring greater patient safety.