Laerdal VitalSim - Manual (Page 7)

7
Start
Once your manikin has been connected to the VitalSim,
turn the base unit and remote control on.
The VitalSim will automatically detect the connected
manikin and set the initial parameters accordingly.
Main Display
The main display screen shows the current status, and allows
for modifying some parameters directly using the quick
execution buttons.
The main display is divided into five functional areas and a quick
execution area.
1. The upper area is the Logging and Scenario status area.
The log status and clock are presented here together with
the remote control battery status and a radio reception
indicator.
2. The ECG section is indicating Running Rhythm on the first
line, Waiting Rhythm on the second line.
”Defib. Enabled” allows change to Waiting Rhythm
when a defibrillatory shock is given.
Pacing capture can be enabled / disabled and if enabled
the threshold for capture can be set.
3. The sounds section controls the selected Lung, Heart,
Bowel and Vocal (spoken) sounds.
Volume for each sound can be controlled individually.
4. The Blood Pressure (BP) section shows the set BP,
Pulse Strength and the Korotkoff sound volume.
5. The Breathing rate section shows the set breathing rate.
The Airway section shows the set breathing rate, airway
blockage (ALS Simulator only) and chest rise/fall
(ALS Simulator only).
At the bottom of the display are the quick execution button
menus.The functions of the buttons will change with the
selected function area.
1
4
2 3
5
New VitalSim DfU En 6/14/05 4:18 PM Side 7