The Avbirth holds several prestigious titles, which range from the world’s first automated wearable birthing simulator to the recognition as the “Gold Standard of Maternal-Fetal Education” by HealthySimulation.com’s Teresa Gore. This high-fidelity wearable patient simulator device, which was recently featured in the Fatherhood with My Father Netflix show, has made a significant impact and gained attention not just in clinical environments but also in media, entertainment, and public awareness. This HealthySimulation.com article highlights Avkin’s Avbirth wearable simulator.
Avbirth Increases Realism with Technology and Human Interaction
Avkin’s unique haptic feedback technology sets their wearable simulators apart from the crowd, but the tetherless design and automation revolutionize the way simulationists think about healthcare simulation education. Imagine a standardized patient with Avbirth walking around while their water breaks or a learner who guides a birth in the back of a car. These immersive scenarios push the boundaries of what is possible in training the next generation. The depth of immersion Avbirth offers is why Avkin has been invited to be an integral part of the 2nd Annual Immersive Learning Symposium at The George Washington School of Nursing’s exclusive symposium partner with AccessVR and Apple Inc.
Avbirth Simulator
With Avbirth, there is no longer room for excuses like: “If this was a real patient, I would have…” Instead, learners are challenged to engage with a real person in a real-world birthing scenario, which forces them to adapt, respond, empathize, and truly interact with the patient.
Avkin’s Avbirth has become a maternal-fetal “game-changer.” The technological advancements, wearable design, and pre-programmed simulations set this technology apart as the gold standard for maternal-fetal simulation education. Further, the tetherless wearable birthing simulator has been designed to authentically simulate all stages of childbirth, mimic the physiology of the birthing process, and provide cues to the “mother” during contractions via haptic vibrations. Avbirth can also prepare clinicians for how to handle emergencies. Avbirth has the ability to replicate obstetrical emergencies commonly encountered in marginalized populations.
Through Bluetooth connection of Avbirth to the Avkin App, the healthcare simulation facilitator can program the release of amniotic fluid and/or blood at any stage of labor. This technology enhances the assessment throughout the birthing process so that the learners can practice needed communication skills and make clinical judgments about the health and well-being of both the mother and infant throughout labor and delivery.
Avbirth has revolutionized clinical training by significantly enhanced healthcare skills, with articles from Healthy Simulation and Simzine highlighting the direct correlation between the use of Avkin products and improved clinical performance. Featured at prestigious events like the 2024 Emergency Nurse Alliance Competition and the National Sim Competition at the National Conference of EMS, the Avbirth has firmly established itself as an indispensable tool for healthcare professionals nationwide. Avbirth’s unmatched realism and immersive capabilities make this a vital resource for training the next generation of clinicians.
Avbirth Awareness in the Public
Beyond healthcare, Avbirth has captured public attention in ways few could have imagined. A viral social media campaign—Avbirth to a Million—has garnered over 3.6 million views from two demonstration videos alone. The buzz didn’t stop there; Avbirth caught the eye of producers for the Netflix series Jack Whitehall’s Fatherhood with My Father. In the series, Jack goes through all of the steps to prepare him to be a father, which includes a full Avbirth simulation, just to make sure he is ready to support his wife in labor. The labor and delivery nurse even goes over how he can better help support his wife in the delivery room. The simulation scene not only showcased Avbirth’s groundbreaking technology and capabilities but also captivated audiences around the world.
Along with Avbirth’s feature on the silver screen, Amy Cowperthwait, founder and CEO of Avkin, has become a sought-after voice in simulation education and innovation. Since 2023, Amy has been named an iHeartRadio’s “CEO You Should Know” twice and was a featured guest on their exclusive podcast series. If that was not enough, the Avbirth was named one of the “Top 8 Coolest Things Made in Delaware”, and earned a spotlight on the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s official podcast to beat out other world-changing products, such as spacesuits used by NASA since the Apollo Program, worn by every astronaut who has walked the surface of the moon.
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Avbirth is more than just a cutting-edge simulation tool; this is a groundbreaking force in healthcare training, media, and public awareness. Avbirth pushes the boundaries of birthing simulation with unique features such as simulated antimicrobial blood and amniotic fluid, as well as a cuttable umbilical cord. Avbirth has set a new standard for clinical education to establish itself as the Gold Standard in prestigious healthcare competitions and symposia, as well as in viral social media campaigns and international media attention. As the Avbirth continues to revolutionize maternal-fetal education and engage audiences worldwide, to solidify its place as an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals and a cultural milestone in the world of innovation. With the momentum gained, the future of simulation looks brighter than ever.
More About Avkin
Avkin is a manufacturer of wearable devices for use in healthcare simulations and is a consultant for standardized patient programs. Founded by a nurse educator, Avkin provides a simulation solution that combines the best of high-fidelity mannequins and the realism of standardized patients for the most authentic simulation experience possible. The company believes that the key to success in patient-centered care is practitioner training through realistic healthcare simulations and that human interaction is irreplaceable in clinical education. Avkin Wearable Simulator Products Include:
- Avbirth, Fully-Automated, Wearable Birthing Simulator
- Avtrach, Wearable Tracheostomy Simulator
- Avstick, Wearable IV Insertion Simulator
- Avline, Wearable Central Line Simulator
- Avtone, Wearable Heart & Lung Sounds Simulator
- Avcath, Wearable Catheterization Simulator
- Avthor, Wearable Chest Tube Simulator
- Avwound, Wearable Wound Simulator
- Avband, Wearable Patient Cueing Device
- Elite Simulation Package
- Manikin Replacement Package
- Vital Signs Package
