Laerdal SimMan 3G Trauma - Manual (Page 22)

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SETUP
Connecting Defibrillation Adapter
Plates
Adding Defibrillation Adapter Plates
The Patient Simulator torso is fitted with two stud connectors for
defibrillator cables. Foam pads may be fitted around the defibrillator
studs during the session as illustrated below:
The defibrillator studs must be fitted in place before using a live
defibrillator with defibrillation paddles.
Press the adapter plates firmly into place.
During Defibrillation
A conventional defibrillator may be used on SimMan 3G Trauma.
During live defibrillation, the defibrillator and Patient Simulator may
present a shock hazard. All standard safety precautions must be
taken when using the defibrillator on the Patient Simulator.
Note: Defibrillation must be performed on the defibrillator
connectors only.
To prevent overheating during defibrillation, do not exceed a
defibrillation sequence of 3 shocks in 45 seconds followed by
1 minute of CPR.
After 30 minutes there must be at least 15 minutes with no shocking
before starting a new sequence.
Note: Do not repeat this for more than a 4 hour period.
Warning: The Patient Simulator must not be in contact with
electrically conductive surfaces or objects during defibrillation.
Caution: In hot conditions, intensive defibrillation may cause
thermal shut down of the Patient Simulator.
Take care to avoid spillage when using the fluid systems while the
Patient Simulator is under defibrillation.
To prevent Torso Skin electrode pitting, do not apply conductive gel
or conductive defibrillation pads intended for patient use.
Warning Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator when it is OFF
or if it is not functioning normally.
Note: Do not press too hard over the defibrillation adapters as
this may cause arcing and pitting.
Warning: Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator without the Torso
Skin.
A full service, including cleaning of the base board and its
compartments should be performed at regular intervals.
Warning: Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator in a flammable
or oxygen enriched atmosphere.
Warning: The Patient Simulator torso must always be kept dry.
Allow the Patient Simulator to acclimate before defibrillating.
Sudden changes in temperature (moving the Patient Simulator
from a cold environment to a warm environment and vice versa)
may result in condensation collecting on the base board and pose
a shock hazard.
SimMan 3G Trauma will automatically shut down whenever it detects
a significant increase in internal temperature. If automatic shut down
occurs, allow the Patient Simulator to cool down before resuming
the training session. Open the Torso Skin to speed up the cooling
process.
Warning: Do not use automated chest compression machines on
the Patient Simulator.