Laerdal SimMan 3G - Manual (Page 38)

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MAINTENANCE
Replacing Crico Tape/Neck Skin
After creating an emergency airway through the cricothyroid
membrane, replace the perforated membrane before starting a new
simulation session.
1 Remove the neck skin (velcro fasteners behind the neck).
2 Remove the old strip of Crico tape.
3 Replace with a new Crico tape.
4 Ensure Crico Tape completely covers and seals the opening to
prevent leakage while ventilating the Patient Simulator.
Replacing Chest Drain Pleura
The chest drain module’s pleura skin should be replaced after
each use.
1 Open the Torso Skin and remove the module from the chest.
2 Remove the old pleura skin, and replace with a new skin and
replace the module.