Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 16)

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SETUP
Air/CO
2
Panel
The Air/CO
2
panel is located on the left side of the torso. To access
the panel, lift up the simulator skin flap and remove the protective
covering. Connect external Air/CO
2
.
Air / CO2 Inlet
Air/Co
2
Panel has 2 Connection Ports
Air / CO
2
Inlet
Connecting External Air and CO
2
Supply
An internal compressor is located in the right leg of the Patient
Simulator. It is recommended to use an external source of
compressed air whenever the Patient Simulator is stationary over
extended periods of use.
Connect CO
2
only if the Patient Simulator is required to exhale
CO
2
with each ventilation. Exhaled CO
2
can be detected with a real
capnographic device. The Patient Simulator will only exhale CO
2
when a capnograph is registered as being connected to the system.
1 Connect a suitable CO
2
source to a Laerdal external
compressor or regulator panel.
2 Connect a Laerdal double-lumen Air/CO
2
tube from the
external compressor or regulator panel to the Air/CO
2
inlet on
the panel.
Note: For more information on external compressors and
regulator panels compatible with SimMan Essential, contact your
local Laerdal representative.
The IV Arm
Follow these instructions when using the IV Arm for SimMan
Essential.
The Patient Simulator must be switched ON when performing the
following.
IV Arm with Skin
Filling and Priming port
Priming switch
IV Arm Pad
Drain tube
IV Arm without Skin
Filling and Priming port
Priming switch
Tourniquet area
IV Arm chassis
Drain tube
The IV Arm Pad
The IV Arm Pads have been tested and
proven capable of multiple IV catheter
insertions/retractions.
To maximize the life of the IV pad we
suggest that you insert the IV catheter in
the region highlighted on pad.