Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 10)

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INTRODUCTION
Warning: Do not defibrillate the manikin in a flammable or oxygen enriched atmosphere.
Warning: Intensive defibrillation performed under hot conditions, may cause thermal shutdown of the manikin.
Warning: The manikin torso must always be kept dry. Allow the manikin to acclimate before defibrillating. Sudden changes in
temperature (moving the manikin 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.
Caution: Do not apply conductive gel or conductive defibrillation pads intended for patient use, as this will cause pitting of the manikin skins.
Caution: Do not press down too hard on the defibrillation connectors during defibrillation as this may also cause arcing and pitting.
The manikin will automatically shut down whenever it detects a significant increase in internal temperature. If automatic shutdown
occurs, allow the manikin to cool down before resuming the training session. Open the torso skin to speed up the cooling process.
Warning: Do not defibrillate the manikins when it is turned OFF or if it is not functioning normally.
Warning: Do not defibrillate the manikins if the torso skin is not in place.
Warning: Do not use automated chest compression machines on SimMan Essential.
MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
• Warning: Avoid pinch hazards - Do not remove protective bushings from the manikin’s joints or use the manikin without the manikin
skins.
• Warning: Avoid all sharp edges on the manikin to prevent personal injury.
BATTERY USE
For more information see: Manikin Setup - Battery Use and Other Battery.
SERVICING THE MANIKIN
A full service, including cleaning of the base board, should be
performed at regular intervals.
Caution: All servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel.
ALWAYS PERFORM A SERVICE:
− If liquids have been spilled in the manikin
− After use in dusty environments.
Caution: Do not use cables or connectors showing visible damage.