Laerdal SimMan 3G Mystic - Manual (Page 51)

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Manikin Setup
System Setup
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Maintenance After Each
Simulation Session
The following preventive measures are required to ensure longevity
of the SimMan3G manikin.
IV-arm system
After each session where the IV-arm has been used, flush the IV arm
with warm water.
Blood and fluid system (manikin power on)
After sessions where the blood and fluid system have been used, flush
the reservoirs with 60% Isopropanol alcohol solution or 70% ethanol
solution. See Cleaning the Fluid and Blood System.
Power off the manikin and PCs
Charge batteries if necessary.
Wipe the skin with a moist cloth
Wipe the skin with a moist cloth to remove stains. Remove wet
clothes or linens. Glue residue from the wound module tapes may be
removed with a moist cloth.
General clean-up
− Return manikin and PCs to original state
Single use modules
Based on the use of the manikin, replace modules that are spent or
damaged:
− Cricothyrotomy: Crico-tape and neck-skin
− Chest drain module pleura
Multiple-use modules
− Fluid filter
− IV Arm
− Pneumothorax bladders
− IO-modules (tibia and sternum)
− Chest rise bladders
− Lung bladders
− Manikin skins (body, legs, arms)
Before Storage or Shipping
Flush the IV arm with warm water and let fully dry before storing.
Detach the manikin’s legs from the torso and pack into the transport
cases as illustrated in Manikin Setup.
Installing and Upgrading SimMan
3G software
SimMan 3G software comes pre installed.
INSTRUCTOR PC AND PATIENT MONITOR PC
1 Power on computer and ensure no SimMan 3G applications are
running.
2 DO NOT uninstall the SimMan 3G software from your computer.
Visit www.laerdal.com/download to download the latest version
of SimMan 3G and Laerdal Debrief Viewer. Select SimMan
3G and press “Click to Download” then follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
3 In the installation menu – click the <Install SimMan 3G Software>
button once. This will start copying files to your computer.
Note: That the copying process takes approximately 2-3
minutes. Once the copying process is finished, please follow
instructions in the installation wizard.
MANIKIN UPDATE
Caution: Do not switch OFF the manikin during the following. Never
update the simulator over WLAN (wireless):
Please note that the version shown in these screenshots is
subject to change.
1 Make sure you have installed the software on the
Instructor PC as described in the previous section.
2 Turn off the WLAN.
3 Switch on the manikin. Restart the manikin if it has been in
use. Do not start the Instructor Application or Patient Monitor
Application.
4 Connect a network cable from the manikin to the Instructor PC.
Allow 60 sec from the time the manikin starts breathing for a
connection to be established.
5 Execute < Start><All Programs>
<Laerdal SimMan 3G><Manikin Update>.
6 Identify your manikin in the <Select Manikin> dialog and select
<Software update>, press <OK>.