Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 71)

MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance
Maintenance after each SiMulation SeSSion
The following preventive measures are required to ensure longevity of the SimMan Essential and SimMan Essential Bleeding manikin.
after every Simulation Session
IV-arm system (manikin power on)
After each session where the IV-arm has been used, flush the IV arm with 60% Isopropanol alcohol or 70% ethanol.
See Cleaning the IV Arm.
Power off the manikin and Pcs
Charge batteries if necessary.
Wipe the skin with a moist cloth
Wipe the skin with a moist cloth to remove stains. Remove wet clothes or linens. Glue residue from the wound module tapes may be
removed with a moist cloth or Laerdal Manikin Wipes.
General clean-up
• Return manikin and PCs to original state
Single use modules
Based on the use of the manikin, replace modules that are spent or damaged:
• Cricothyrotomy: Crico-tape and neck-skin
• Chest drain module pleura
• IO-modules (tibia and sternum)
Multiple-use modules
• IV-catheter
• Pneumothorax bladders
• Chest rise bladders
• Lung bladders
• Manikin skins (body, legs, arms)
• Urine tank
Before Storage or Shipping
Flush the IV arm with water and clean the blood system with a solution of 60% Isopropanol alcohol or 70% ethanol.
Detach the manikin’s legs from teh torso and pack into the transport cases as illustrated in Manikin Setup.
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