Laerdal Infant IV Leg User Manual
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Items Included:
(1) Infant IV Training Leg
(1) Laerdal Global Warranty Booklet
(1) Directions for Use
Skills Taught:
• Heel stick simulation
• Realistic
flashback
• Fluid
infusion
• Venipuncture in the medial and malleolus sites
Instructions for Use:
1. Fill a 12cc syringe with fluid. (Simulated blood
concentrate is available from Laerdal Medical).
2. Attach fluid filled syringe to one latex vein.
3. Slowly inject fluid, allowing it to flow through leg and
out other latex vein.
4. Using hemostats or a similar device, clamp latex
vein through which fluid is flowing.
The IV leg is now ready to practice venipuncture.
Skin and Vein Replacement:
1. Slide used skin off leg mandrel.
2. Insert tubing through holes in new skin.
3. Pull tubing through holes while sliding new leg skin
onto mandrel.
4. Screw foot using a clockwise motion onto upper leg
until desired position is achieved.
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