This startup offers a portable, reusable simulator designed for training healthcare professionals in managing postpartum hemorrhage through realistic surgical practice. By providing an intermediate fidelity experience, it enhances the skills of end-users globally, addressing the critical need for effective surgical training in obstetrics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where access to advanced surgical training and timely interventions is limited. The lack of accessible and affordable training tools hinders the ability of healthcare providers to effectively manage PPH and perform life-saving surgical procedures.
Solution
STITCH provides a portable, reusable, and low-cost intermediate fidelity simulator designed to enhance the skills of healthcare professionals in managing postpartum hemorrhage through realistic surgical practice. The simulator allows trainees to practice critical procedures such as B-lynch compression sutures, uterine artery ligation, and sub-total hysterectomy. By offering a hands-on training experience, STITCH aims to improve surgical capacity and reduce maternal mortality rates associated with PPH. The simulator's design incorporates principles of sustainable manufacturing, with reusable components and replaceable uteri that can withstand multiple uses before needing replacement.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes obstetricians, gynecologists, surgeons, medical trainees, and other healthcare providers involved in maternal care, particularly those in low- and middle-income countries.
Features
- Portable and reusable design for accessibility in various training environments
- Intermediate fidelity simulation for realistic surgical practice
- Allows practice of B-lynch compression sutures, uterine artery ligation, and sub-total hysterectomy
- Reusable base, skin, and ureters
- Uterus component can withstand up to 20 compression sutures and uterine artery ligations before replacement
- Supplementary educational videos and resources available