Laerdal SimJunior Standard - Manual (Page 18)

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Manikin Setup
Preparing for Simulations
After the SimJunior manikin is prepared and all applicable interactive
units (SimPad or Instructor PC and Patient Monitor) are
configured and made ready for use, final preparations may need to be
performed before SimJunior is ready to run simulations.
Final simulation preparations include the following activities:
• Changing Settings for the Internal Compressor
• Connecting an External Compressor
• Preparing the Intraosseous leg
• Administering IV Fluids
• Draining Excess IV Fluid
• Cleaning the IV Arm
• Connecting Defibrillation Adapter Plates
• Connecting the Blood Pressure Cuff
• Changing the Pupils
Using an External Compressor
The external compressor connects to the clear tube found in the
cable bundle exiting the right side of the manikin.
For more information on external compressors and regulator panels
compatible with SimJunior, contact your local Laerdal representative.
Preparing the IO Leg
The manikin’s right leg is designed for practicing intraosseous infusion
skills. Anatomy of the right leg includes knee, tibia, tibial tuberosity site,
and medial malleolus site. The right leg comes with IV tubing and one
IV bag for use as a reservoir during infusion.
Additional equipment needed:
• IV bag and administration set.
• Simulated blood concentrate.
• 35cc syringe and 16-gauge intraosseous needle.
To fill the IO leg and prepare it for use:
1. Raise the leg vertically.
2. Open the plug at the heel.
3. With a syringe, fill the bone with approximately 240 to 250 cc of
simulated blood..
4. Attach tubing connected to an IV reservoir bag. (Use roller
clamp to open or close the line as needed in order to relieve
pressure build-up.)
5. Close off tubing that runs into the reservoir bag so that
simulated blood will remain in the bone for aspiration.
6. When the reservoir bag is filled, discontinue infusion and replace
with empty bag.
Before storing the manikin:
– Detach the IV line and reservoir from the foot.
– Allow all fluid to drain.
– Store leg unplugged to allow it to air dry.
Note: Do not use saline solution. It may cause deterioration
of the leg. Use distilled or de-ionized water to avoid buildup of
minerals.
Administering IV Fluids
The right IV arm supports training for IV drug administration,
IV insertion, infusion, and bolus into peripheral veins of forearm,
antecubital fossa, and dorsum of the hand.
Use 20 to 22 gauge needle for IV simulation. To prevent clogging of
the IV system, use only distilled or de-ionized water to simulate IV
drugs.