Laerdal Airway Management Trainer - Manual (Page 4)

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Sanitation
Open the practice board lock and lift the trainer
off the board.
Disconnect lung tube connectors and remove lungs.
Detach and remove stomach.
A. When simulated vomit has been used, hold trainer
over sink with tap water running into its mouth to
flush residue from stomach and lung tubing.
Shake and allow to drip dry.
Unscrew outer part from inner part of lung
connecting piece. Flush bags. Disconnect stomach
retention valve and open closure at other end of
stomach. Flush stomach. Allow all parts to air dry
before reassembly.
B. If exhaled air resuscitation has been practiced on
the trainer, disinfection of the airways is required
before storage or the next training session.
Use the set-up described below and carry out the
following four step procedure, changing liquid for
each new step:
1. Soapy water to remove condensation on interior
surfaces.
2. Clean water to remove soap residue.
3. Disinfecting solution. Allow to remain in completely
filled airways for at least 10 min.
4. Clean water to remove disinfecting solution.
Place the trainer’s head face down, diagonally in the
sanitation kit container filled with liquid to a point
just over the internal ridge. Attach stomach and lung
connectors to the triple connector of the cleaning
pump assembly.
Put the free tube end into the container. Place valve
in one of the fastening brackets in the rear of the
trainer’s shoulders. Insert the syringe into the opening
of the valve.
Circulate liquid through the airways by pumping the
syringe plunger. After each step lift face clear of liquid
to allow drainage.