K9 Feature Comparison

  • K9 Feature Comparison

Having the right tools can make all the difference between life and death. TacMed, a leading medical simulator provider, offers two distinct models tailored to meet the diverse needs of emergency responder or veterinary training: the K9 Diesel and Hero. While both models are crafted with the same commitment to durability, functionality, and effectiveness, they serve unique purposes and cater to different training programs. This comprehensive feature comparison highlights each model's key features, capabilities, and target users.

K9 Diesel

TFX-K9-DSL-1

The Advanced Canine Medical Trainer (K9 DIESEL) is a full-body simulator for Operational Canine First Responders, Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers, Veterinarians, and Veterinary Technicians. Designed in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), K9 Diesel is a state-of-the-art skills trainer with active breathing, audio queues, and over 28 different features and medical intervention sites.

All training sites are designed to replicate actual medical procedures' look, feel, and function. Interchangeable limbs and injuries provide greater flexibility to vary wound patterns.

Key Features

  • Realistic Airway & Breathing
  • Intubation & Tracheostomy
  • Simulated Tension Pneumothorax
  • NCD, GDV w/ Air Release
  • CPR
  • Bleeding & Occlusion Feedback
  • Bilateral Femoral Pulses
  • Interchangeable Limb Options
  • Packable Junctional Wounds
  • Abdominal Evisceration
  • IV Training (Bilateral) w/ Flash
  • Bilateral Tibial and Humeral IO
  • Real-Time Feedback on Remote
  • Optional: Mouth Wound & Burn Sleeve

K9 HERO

TFX-K9-HERO-1

Canine Medical Trainer (K9 HERO) is a state-of-the-art skills trainer for novices and experienced alike. Designed in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), all training sites are realistic to replicate the look, feel, and function of actual medical procedures. The exterior of the simulator has been hand-sculpted to mimic a Belgian Malinois and is covered in durable, non-staining synthetic fur.

K9 Hero allows learners to perform critical life-saving tasks such as maintaining an airway, needle decompression/thoracocentesis, hemostasis, IV insertion, Intraosseous (I/O) infusion, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), tracheostomy, and bandaging.

Key Features

  • Realistic Airway (NPA, OPA)
  • Intubation & Tracheostomy
  • Packable Wound
  • Needle Decompression
  • IV Training w/ Flash
  • Bilateral Femoral Pulses
  • Movable Jaw
  • Remote Controlled
  • Real-Time Feedback on Remote
  • Realistic Skeletal Motion
  • Optional: Mouth Wound & Burn Sleeve
  • TacMed Solutions K9 Diesel Simulation
    Item Number:
    TFX-K9DSL-1
    TacMed Solution's Advanced Canine Medical Trainer (K9 Diesel) is a full-body simulator for Operational Canine First Responders, Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers, Veterinarians, and Veterinary Technicians.
  • TacMed K9 Simulation
    Item Number:
    TFX-K9-HERO-1
    TacMed Simulation K9 HERO is a state-of-the-art skills trainer that allows learners to perform critical life-saving tasks such as maintaining an airway, needle decompression/thoracocentesis, hemostasis, IV insertion, Intraosseous (I/O) infusion, CPR, tracheostomy, and bandaging.