Cardionics: Sam Ii

Every sound in the library is accompanied by a lesson plan, which helps instructors guide students through the specific characteristics of various conditions, including a specialized COVID-19 lung sound.

If you are building or upgrading a simulation center, the is not just another purchase—it is an investment in diagnostic excellence.

“The SAM II is the closest thing to a real patient without the liability. Students learn that a murmur isn’t just a sound—it’s a sound in a specific place.” — Dr. Elena Vasquez, Director of Clinical Skills, UTMB cardionics sam ii

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The Cardionics SAM II® (Student Auscultation Manikin) Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Every sound in the library is accompanied by

: Unlike many electronic trainers, SAM II allows students to use their own clinical stethoscopes , which helps them get used to the equipment they will use in the field.

Many of the sounds and case videos are recorded from actual patients, providing a level of authenticity that synthetic sounds cannot match. Students learn that a murmur isn’t just a

The included software displays real-time phonocardiograms (graphical depictions of sounds) and ECG waveforms, helping students visualize what they are hearing.

A large online nursing program purchased 10 SAM II units for their intensive on-campus skills weekends. Students reported that the haptic feedback (feeling the chest while listening) dramatically improved their confidence.