Laerdal ALS Baby User Manual

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Lubrication
It is essential that the upper airway is properly lubricated in order
to obtain the intended realism and durability.

Take care to lubricate the airway, endotracheal tube and
laryngoscope blade as described in section "Lubrication of the
airway" on page 3 before using the manikin.

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To clean
Clean face skin as follows:
- Immerse face skin into a disinfectant solution*.
- Scrub stubborn stains when necessary and leave for

10 minutes.

- Rinse with fresh water.
- Allow face skin to dry.

*Note:Virkon can be used. Depending on local policies you may prefer to use
a freshly prepared sodium hypochlorite solution. Local cleaning and handling
procedures must be followed.

Alternatively replace with new face skin (Cat.No. 08 33 10).

MAINTENANCE

Replacing or cleaning
the face skin

To remove
1. Detach face from

retainer at each ear.

2. Lift off face.

To install
1. Fold face upward to avoid

direct finger contact
with mouth and nose area.

2. Unfold face over head.

3. Fasten retainer at each ear.

Replacing the lungs/stomach

To remove
-

Unbutton and lift off
chest skin.

-

Lift out chest plate.

-

Remove stomach pressure
valve band.

Replacement of IO pads (if applicable)
- Carefully bend the foot downwards, and while holding it down.

- Lift out the tab at the lower end of the IO pad from the

square cavity inside the foot.

- Lift the pad out of the recess and pull out from the round

cavity in the knee.

- Insert a new pad as described in section "Placement of

IO pads" on page 3.

Laerdal ALS Baby direction for use rev E:Laerdal ALS Baby dire#88E7D.qxd 27.03.2009 12:14 Page 6

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