SIMCharacters
SIMCharacters is dedicated to advancing medical simulation technology to improve patient safety and care quality, especially in neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric emergency scenarios. Their mission is to provide high-fidelity simulators, comprehensive training programs, and innovative solutions for healthcare professionals worldwide. As part of Laerdal Medical, they continue to expand their impact through cutting-edge simulation tools and training excellence.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
SIMCharacters
Lehárgasse 1/5, 1060 Wien, Austria
Products
High-fidelity preterm patient simulator
A compact (approx. 35 cm) high-fidelity preterm patient simulator reproducing anatomy and physiology of very preterm infants, designed for neonatal resuscitation, airway management and procedural practice.
Full‑size newborn simulator
A full‑size newborn simulation model intended for interdisciplinary neonatal team training and resuscitation scenarios.
High-fidelity preterm patient simulator
A compact (approx. 35 cm) high-fidelity preterm patient simulator reproducing anatomy and physiology of very preterm infants, designed for neonatal resuscitation, airway management and procedural practice.
Full‑size newborn simulator
A full‑size newborn simulation model intended for interdisciplinary neonatal team training and resuscitation scenarios.
Services
On-site team training delivered in clinical environments (delivery room, operating room, NICU, paediatric wards) using local equipment and staff to practice rare emergency scenarios and improve team performance.
Focused training for preterm and extremely preterm stabilization using a high-fidelity preterm simulator and dedicated audio‑video debriefing to rehearse complex neonatal scenarios.
Extended simulation courses (typically multi-day) using high-fidelity simulators, simulation nurses and technicians for intensive interdisciplinary training in neonatal and paediatric critical care.
Shorter basic life support courses and low-fidelity resuscitation trainings delivered in clinical or outpatient settings aimed at foundational technical skills and equipment checks.
Hybrid simulations for obstetric emergencies performed in the actual birthing environment using trained actors or midwives as patients to maximise communication and team interaction realism.
Interdisciplinary team training for rare obstetric crises (e.g., shoulder dystocia, eclampsia, postpartum haemorrhage) using hybrid and in-situ scenarios with system-focused debriefing.
On-site team training delivered in clinical environments (delivery room, operating room, NICU, paediatric wards) using local equipment and staff to practice rare emergency scenarios and improve team performance.
Focused training for preterm and extremely preterm stabilization using a high-fidelity preterm simulator and dedicated audio‑video debriefing to rehearse complex neonatal scenarios.
Extended simulation courses (typically multi-day) using high-fidelity simulators, simulation nurses and technicians for intensive interdisciplinary training in neonatal and paediatric critical care.
Shorter basic life support courses and low-fidelity resuscitation trainings delivered in clinical or outpatient settings aimed at foundational technical skills and equipment checks.
Hybrid simulations for obstetric emergencies performed in the actual birthing environment using trained actors or midwives as patients to maximise communication and team interaction realism.
Interdisciplinary team training for rare obstetric crises (e.g., shoulder dystocia, eclampsia, postpartum haemorrhage) using hybrid and in-situ scenarios with system-focused debriefing.
Expertise Areas
- Neonatal and paediatric simulation training
- In-situ team training and systems safety assessment
- Simulation curriculum aligned to ERC resuscitation guidelines
- Hybrid obstetric simulation and standardized-patient methods
Key Technologies
- High-fidelity patient simulators (neonatal and paediatric)
- Real-time 3D control and visualization software
- Wireless isolated local networks for device connectivity
- Embedded sensor arrays for procedural detection
News & Updates
The simulators Emily and Paul will be showcased at various neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric conferences worldwide, including IMSH 2024, Kindernotfalltage 2024, Synova Perinatal Leadership Forum 2024, SESAM 2024, GNPI 2024, jENS 2025, and NANN 2024.
As of February 2025, SIMCharacters has become part of Laerdal Medical, continuing to provide high-quality neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric care solutions.
An overview of how SIMCharacters is pushing the boundaries of neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric simulation technology with their high emotion simulators and advanced software controls.
The European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) awarded SIMCharacters' neonatal simulator Paul as a lighthouse project in neonatal training and education.
A detailed interview discussing the importance of realistic simulation training in neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric care and the development of Paul.
Recognition of the neonatal simulator Paul as a lighthouse project in neonatal training and education.
The simulators Emily and Paul will be showcased at various neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric conferences worldwide, including IMSH 2024, Kindernotfalltage 2024, Synova Perinatal Leadership Forum 2024, SESAM 2024, GNPI 2024, jENS 2025, and NANN 2024.
As of February 2025, SIMCharacters has become part of Laerdal Medical, continuing to provide high-quality neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric care solutions.
An overview of how SIMCharacters is pushing the boundaries of neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric simulation technology with their high emotion simulators and advanced software controls.
The European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) awarded SIMCharacters' neonatal simulator Paul as a lighthouse project in neonatal training and education.
A detailed interview discussing the importance of realistic simulation training in neonatal, pediatric, and obstetric care and the development of Paul.
Recognition of the neonatal simulator Paul as a lighthouse project in neonatal training and education.