SMRT Burn Skin Care: Cleaning, Wear Checks and Replacement

Quick answer

Clean the burn skin after every session with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner, inspect it for cuts, tears or lifted edges before each use, and replace it as soon as the simulated burn surface no longer holds a realistic feel during cricothyrotomy practice.

Step-by-step care and replacement routine

1. Clean immediately after each session: Wipe the burn skin with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth, then let it air dry fully before storage. Common mistake: leaving simulated blood or lubricant on the surface, which can dry into the texture and be harder to remove later. Keep a dedicated soft cloth with the trainer so cleaning is never skipped for lack of supplies.
2. Inspect before every use: Check the full burn skin surface for cuts, tears, thinning, lifted edges or a slick, polished feel. Common mistake: inspecting only the incision area and missing edge lift that lets the skin shift during practice. Run a fingertip along the edges; any catch or lift is a replacement signal.
3. Store flat and protected: Keep the trainer in a clean, dry case or on a flat shelf away from sharp tools and direct sunlight. Common mistake: stacking heavy equipment on the skin, which can crease or compress the simulated burn texture. Label a storage spot so the burn skin is not used as a general-purpose work surface.
4. Decide when to replace: Replace the burn skin when the surface no longer feels realistic, the incision site is visibly worn, or the skin no longer sits flush on the trainer. Common mistake: waiting for a complete tear, which means learners have already practiced on a degraded surface. Record the first date you notice wear so you can judge how long a skin lasts in your program.
5. Fit the replacement and recheck: Install the new SMRT Task Trainer - Surgical Airway Burn Skin according to the trainer instructions, then repeat the inspection step before the next class. Common mistake: skipping the post-fit check and discovering an edge lift during a live demonstration. Do one full practice pass on the new skin before learners use it.

Product facts

• SMRT Task Trainer - Surgical Airway Burn Skin: Designed specifically for surgical airway training on a burn skin simulation. Use it only for that task so the burn surface stays intact for the procedures it was made to support.