Laerdal Resusci Anne CPR-D - Manual (Page 4)

Resusci Anne
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Unpacking and set-up
1. Remove head protection box (full body manikins only)
and lift manikin out of the case.
2* - Remove the SkillGuide, SkillReporter or MicroHeartsim
protective pouch(es).
- Plug the SkillGuide or SkillReporter cable into
the connector on the right side of the manikin
(if you want to practice with SkillReporter connected).
- Remove the paper tab coming from the battery
compartment on the backside of the SkillGuide.
3. The Resusci Anne Torso Models (not for SkillReporter
and CPR-D manikins) can be supplied with a softpack,
which also serves as a training mat when opened and
laid flat on the floor.
Repacking in carrying case
1* Disconnect SkillGuide or SkillReporter and place upper
part of the manikin in the case with head to the right
and face up.
2 Put head protection box over manikin’s head and place
arms down on each side of the manikin and fold legs
upwards, one on each side of the head protection box
(full body manikins only).
3* Replace SkillGuide, SkillReporter or MicroHeartsim
protective pouch(es) and place unit between the wall
of the carrying case and the manikin.
4 For those having hard legs and arms, these have to be
removed and placed in the softpack following this set.
Repacking in softpack
1. Place manikin and extra accessories
on one side of the mat.
2* Disconnect SkillGuide and replace SkillGuide
protective pouch.
Shipping, all models
It is advisable to put the manikin’s carrying case into a card-
board carton to avoid damage if exposed to rough handling.
Operation and function
Airway patency
When the Resusci Anne head is in
a neutral position, the inspiration tube
will be closed. This prevents air from
passing to the lungs, thus having the
same effect as an obstructing tongue in
an unconscious person. To obtain an open
airway it is necessary to tilt the head
sufficiently backwards and lift or support
the chin. This opens the airway and
allows air to pass.
Moderate head tilt combined with jaw
thrust will also open the airway.
Inflation
Inflation practice directs air to the lung (a) via face coupling (b),
airway connector with one-way valve membrane (c), inspiration
tube (d), non-rebreathing valve (e), and lung tube (f). During
inflation, air pressure moves the valve membranes (g and h)
to open positions so that the air can pass. As soon as inflation
stops, the membrane (g) closes, thereby preventing return of
inflated air to mouth and nose.
Exhalation
When the lung is deflated by the weight and elasticity of
the chest wall, the membrane (h) in the non-rebreathing valve
closes the passage to the inspiration tube and opens the
passage to the exhaust tube (i), to vent expiratory air out
through a port (j) in the manikin’s side.
Pulse simulator
Palpable pulse in the carotid arteries on either side of the
Adam’s Apple can be simulated when the bulb is squeezed
rhythmically. Palpable pulse in the carotid arteries is also pre-
sent when effective chest compressions are being performed
(SkillReporter manikin only).
The CPR-D manikin has an automatic pulse.
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