Laerdal Infant Virtual I.V. - Manual (Page 44)

Quick Start User Guide
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Infant Virtual I.V.
Directions for Use
At the top right of the screen is a picture of the haptic device. This icon will tell you when it is appro-
priate (and how) to interact with the haptic device to perform the IV catheterization procedure.
A clock appears at the top left of the screen to show you how long you have been performing the
procedure. When the clock turns red, you have exceeded the allowable amount of time for this case
scenario. A second clock may appear (as this is configurable) that times Tourniquet placement. This
clock turns red if you have exceeded the allowable amount of Tourniquet time.
Guiding messages appear at the bottom left of the screen that will help you use the system.
Once you have completed the procedure, advance to the next screen.
Model Orientation
Scroll the mouse wheel forwards and backwards to zoom in and out of the model. Click the middle
mouse wheel, hold and move the mouse to rotate the model. An orientation icon is present on the
simulation screen, should you need help during the procedure. Clicking on the Orientation button
plays a movie describing how to orient the model using the mouse.
Equipment Use and Procedure Tasks: General
Click the help button on the navigation icon to learn how to use specific pieces of equipment or how
to perform specific Procedure Tasks.
Only one piece of equipment can be used at a time. After a piece of equipment is chosen, it needs
to be placed on the site or thrown into a disposal container. To use or apply a selected item to the
site, click on the site. To throw an item away, click on it, move it to the trash bin, sharps container or
biohazard bag and click.
Certain items that have been attached to the site can be removed by clicking on them inside the sim-
ulation window. These include the Tourniquet, Catheter, Lock, extension tubing, IV Infusion, Trans-
Illuminator, Flush, Arm Board, and IV catheter.
Palpation and Requesting a Holder are turned on and off by clicking on the corresponding icon.
Washing hands, calming patient, informing the parent and warning the patient of stick are displayed as
pop-up messages.