<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><ns2:project xmlns:ns1="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api" xmlns:ns2="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project" xmlns:ns3="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/fund" xmlns:ns4="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/person" xmlns:ns5="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project/outcome" xmlns:ns6="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/organisation" ns1:created="2026-06-03T15:52:43Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/projects/A1CAE7DD-EFD8-42CE-A896-6618ADC7DC52" ns1:id="A1CAE7DD-EFD8-42CE-A896-6618ADC7DC52"><ns1:links><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/persons/FC49046B-5EA1-4DC7-9D33-9C7F56363611" ns1:rel="PM_PER"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/6B0F7C1B-A74C-4FF9-9385-66A7626E9094" ns1:rel="LEAD_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/6B0F7C1B-A74C-4FF9-9385-66A7626E9094" ns1:rel="PARTICIPANT_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:end="2025-03-30T23:00:00Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/funds/37DE7BFC-B7A7-4FD2-B344-F437AF3F8C6E" ns1:rel="FUND" ns1:start="2024-09-30T23:00:00Z"/></ns1:links><ns2:identifiers><ns2:identifier ns2:type="RCUK">10129682</ns2:identifier></ns2:identifiers><ns2:title>Development of a Pediatric Airway Management Task Trainer for Medical Education</ns2:title><ns2:status>Closed</ns2:status><ns2:grantCategory>Collaborative R&amp;D</ns2:grantCategory><ns2:leadFunder>Innovate UK</ns2:leadFunder><ns2:abstractText>**Project Overview**

Our project aims to improve pediatric medical training by developing an advanced, cost-effective pediatric airway management manikin. Recognizing the need for realistic and affordable training tools, we aim to provide healthcare professionals with a high-fidelity manikin to enhance their ability to manage pediatric airway emergencies effectively.

**Key Features**

* **Realistic Tissue Compliance:** Advanced materials will accurately replicate the elasticity and texture of pediatric airway tissues, ensuring realistic simulation.
* **Anatomical Accuracy:** The manikin will feature detailed anatomical structures and various airway obstruction scenarios for comprehensive training.
* **Affordability:** Utilizing cost-effective materials and manufacturing processes, we will offer the manikin at a lower price point than existing models.
* **Durability and Reusability:** Built to withstand repeated use, the manikin will provide a durable and reliable training tool.

**Impact and Benefits**

* **Enhanced Training:** Medical professionals will gain hands-on experience, improving their skills and confidence in managing pediatric airway emergencies.
* **Improved Patient Safety:** Better training resources will reduce the risk of errors during real-life procedures, leading to safer patient care.
* **Increased Accessibility:** The affordable manikin will be accessible to more institutions, including those in resource-limited settings.
* **Global Reach:** With interest from distributors in Europe and Asia, our manikin has the potential for widespread adoption, addressing a global need for improved pediatric airway management training.</ns2:abstractText></ns2:project>