knot-a-Tommy
vocal cord biopsies and sutures & ent knot tying
Mastering laryngeal instruments under a microscope requires steady hands and a lot of practice.
Basic surgical skills such as knot-tying and suturing are important for all otolaryngologists, regardless of subspecialty. Knot tying is no rocket science – all prospective ENT surgeons can learn required knot tying skills by adequate training.
KNOT-a-tommy
Surgical models and phantoms enjoy wide use in medical training. Time spent using phantoms leads to improved confidence and higher success rates.
Knot-a-Tommy is designed for training the basic manual skills needed for laryngeal procedures such as vocal cord biopsies and suturing. In addition, Knot-a-Tommy is suitable for training nasal sutures and superficial or deep knot tying.
key features
- Designed by ENT surgeon and clinical teacher with more than 20 years of experience
- Enables unlimited repetitions for training laryngeal instrumentation & superficial, deep and nasal knot tying
- Inexpensive: no hidden costs after purchase, based on common silicone hosing
Training vocal cord biopsy with a rubber band.
Training vocal cord biopsy with a silicone hose.
Mastering vocal cord sutures requires a lot of practice. Knot-a-Tommy and ”vocal cords” made from a medical glove enable unlimited numbers of repetitions.