Monitor SimulatorSimulation scenarios with monitor values
Free scenarios for nurse educators, paramedic instructors and anyone running simulation. Writing the case is the easy part. Deciding what the monitor should say at minute two, and what it should do if nobody gives fluids, is where scenarios usually get vague. Each page below spells it out.
Septic shock
Urosepsis in a 74-year-old. Recognition, fluids, early antibiotics and when to call for vasopressors.
Medical · 10 minAnaphylaxis
Collapse a few minutes after IV cefuroxime. IM adrenaline, airway and fluids under time pressure.
Trauma · 15 minHemorrhagic shock
A motorcyclist with a pelvic injury and free fluid on eFAST. Compensation, then decompensation.
Trauma · 10 minTension pneumothorax
Chest trauma that gets worse after intubation. Absent lung sliding and a lung point on ultrasound.
Medical · 10 minOpioid overdose
A post-op patient on oxygen and a morphine pump. Capnography shows the problem before the saturation does.
How the pages are laid out
Every scenario has the same parts: a short brief to read out, a table with the monitor values for each phase, notes on running it in the app, and debrief questions. The values are a starting point for a training case. They are not clinical guidance, and you should adjust them to your learners and local protocols.
The tables give the systolic pressure only. When you set it in the app, the controller fills in a matching diastolic and the monitor works out the MAP.
Running a phase change
In the controller, set the new values, choose how long the change should take with the Instant button, then tap Send to monitor. "Instant" is still a glide of a few seconds, the way a real patient moves. A trend of 5 or 10 minutes is better for a slow deterioration that the team should notice on its own. Rhythm changes happen at once.
Questions
Are these scenarios free to use?
Yes. Print them, adapt them and use them in your own courses. A link back to the scenario is appreciated.
Do I need a high-fidelity manikin?
No. The scenarios work with a basic manikin, a task trainer or an actor. The monitor carries most of the clinical information, which is what makes a low-cost setup feel real.
Who are the scenarios written for?
Nursing students, paramedics, junior doctors and interprofessional teams. Each page lists the intended learners, and the optional phases make a case harder for experienced groups.
How do I write my own scenario with monitor values?
Start from the learning goal, then decide what the monitor shows at the start, what it shows if nothing is done, and what changes when the team does the right thing. Three or four phases are usually enough. The tables on these pages work as a simulation scenario template you can copy.
Can I print a scenario?
Yes. Each scenario page has a print button and a print layout without the menus, so it fits on paper for the facilitator or saves as a PDF.