Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 69)

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Manikin Setup
System Setup
Sim
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Clinical F
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Maintenance
Tr
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Troubleshooting
VOICE CONFERENCE APPLICATION
Problem
• Instructor microphone not picking up sound.
Possible Solutions
• Unplug and re-plug the headset to your computer
• Ensure correct sound device is selected. In Voice Conference
Application main menu, select <Options>, <Select Device>.
• Check volume settings in windows. Ensure microphone is
not muted.
THE DEBRIEF VIEWER
Problem
• Missing video capture - If the Web-camera does not record
video for debriefing.
Possible Solutions
• Check that the web-camera’s USB-cable is plugged into the
Patient Monitor PC.
• Check the web-camera settings via the Profile Editor.
Ensure settings match the web-camera setup.
• Ensure you use the correct profile file.
• Ensure that there is only one USB web-camera connected
to the PC.
• The video recordings will be stored on the PC connected
to the web camera. Ensure the computer connected to the
web-cam is available when transferring to debrief.
Problem
• Patient Monitor video capture is not included in the
debriefing.
Possible Solutions
• Check that the name of the Patient Monitor PC being used
corresponds with the setting in the profile in use.
MANIKIN
Problem
• Unpredictable behavior
Possible Solutions
• Manikin malfunctions may be caused by loose cables, tubes
or connectors. Open the torso and check if any items
appear to have become disconnected or are leaking. See
section: Manikin Setup - Opening the Torso.
• In case of fluid leakage, power off the manikin and contact
Laerdal Technical Service.
Problem
• Identifying a single manikin if multiple manikins in network
• When checking the manikin’s pulse, the <Select Manikin>
dialog of the Instructor Application will indicate which
manikin is pulse palpated.
AIRWAY CONTAMINATION
Problem
• Manikin airways have become contaminated from mouth-
to-mouth rescue breathing
Solution
• Clean the outside of the manikin with manikin wipes. Clean
the inside of the oral cavity with manikin wipes. Change
the lung bladders; see section: Maintenance - Replacing Lung
Bladders
. The manikin airways are not designed for mouth to
mouth rescue breathing or to be disinfected.
CHEST MOVEMENT
Problem
• No chest rise on manikin.
Solution
• Check that manikin is switched ON.
• Check that manikin is not in sleep mode due to inactivity.
Reactivate the manikin.
• Ensure that the condensation valve is closed. See section:
Opening the Condensation Valve.
• Check that awRR is not set to zero on Instructor
Application (Patient Case or scenario)
• Check that airway complications like maximum air resistance
or laryngospasm are not set.
• Check if the internal compressor is switched off. See
section: Turning the Internal Compressor Off/On.
• Check that any external compressed air source is switched
off and that the air tube is disconnected from the manikin.
• The internal compressor be overheated. Wait approximately
20 minutes for it to cool down.
• Chest-rise is set to bilateral (for example if ET-tube is
inserted to far into the bronchia).
• Chest-rise bladder is leaking or tubing to chest-rise bladder
is twisted kinked or disconnected. Replace chest-rise
bladder if it is leaking, see Maintenance section: Replacing
Chest Rise Bladders.
• Check air tubing for leakage; check that all connections are
intact. Replacing tubing section if leaking.
• Shallow chest movements and the internal compressor
runs continuously. The internal compressor may be worn -
contact Laerdal Technical Service.
MANIKIN LIMBS
Problems
• Lack of motion in the legs
Possible Solution
• Loosen and re-adjust the hip joint nuts on the inside of the
pelvis. See section: Manikin Setup - Attaching the legs.