Attaching the right arm, Replacing crico tape/neck skin, Maintenance – Laerdal SimMan 3G Trauma User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Attaching the Right Arm

Open the torso as described in steps 1 - 4, Opening the Torso.
The Arm Adapter and Adapter Screw are designed to attach the
Right Arm to the Patient Simulator.

1 Fit the Arm Adapter into the hole in the arm bracket from inside

of the torso.

Note: Ensure that the flat edge of the adapter is facing the chest

hinge.

LA PULSES

BP

LA

CONV

BP

U

PU

PU

PU

L

AP

ULS

PU

AP

U

2 The Adapter is now in place and the Right Arm can now be

connected with the Adapter Screw.

3 Thread the Adapter Screw through the Right Arm and align the

screw with the hole in the Arm Adapter.

4 Secure the Adapter with one hand from inside the torso. Screw

the Adapter Screw using the Phillips screwdriver.

Note: Tighten screw as desired to simulate more or less range of

motion in the arm.

Follow the procedures listed below in reverse to detach the arms.

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.

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