Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 32)

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MAINTENANCE
Replacing Pneumothorax Bladders
After multiple pneumothorax decompressions,
the bladders may need replacement:
1 Open the Torso Skin to expose the chest
plate. Lift the Chest Plate to reveal the
Pneumothorax Bladders located in slots in the
side of the Chest Plate assembly.
2 Slide out the used Pneumothorax Bladder.
3 Disconnect the tube and discard the old
bladder.
4 Insert the new bladder into the slot.
5 Reconnect the tube to the new bladder.
Replacing Chest Rise Bladder
If the Chest Rise Bladders leak or are damaged:
1 Open the Torso Skin to expose the Chest
Plate. There is one bladder on each side of the
Chest Plate assembly.
2 Disconnect the tube from the bladder.
3 Discard the used bladder.
4 Insert new bladder.
5 Reconnect the tube to the new bladder.
Left Leg to Pelvis – Tube Descriptions
Name/Label Tube Color Connector Description
Pneum L Silicon Barb connector
Pneum R Silicon Barb connector
Chest L Silicon Barb connector
Chest R Silicon Barb connector