Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 79)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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• Check the flow setting in the Instructor Application
• Replace filter
• The blood system may need to be re-calibrated. Contact
your local service representative.
Problem
• Air when bleeding
Solution
• Bleed the blood reservoir empty and refill.
Problem
• Simulated blood is seen leaking from the back of the right
leg during filling or when the manikin is turned off.
Solution
• Blood system has been overfilled, when running manikin
with external blood. Empty internal reservoir and fill
according to instructions.
• The internal reservoir may need to be replaced. Contact
your local service representative.
Problem
• Can’t fill the blood reservoir
Solution
• The filter in the fill unit may be clogged. If so, order a
replacement fill unit.
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.
lunGS
Problem
• Lungs not functioning properly
Possible Solution
• Check that the Airway resistance is not set to maximum in
the Instructor Application.
• Open the torso and chest plate. Check that the lungs are
free to expand and are not restricted by any cables.
• Check that the lung bladders are properly connected, and
that the tubes are not twisted.
• Check that the lung bladders are in a horizontal position
and inserted correctly. Ensure that the lung compliance
O-rings lie between the folds of the lung bladders.
• Check for flaws or ruptures in the lung bladders.
• Check that the two lung compliance O-rings are fitted
correctly. Replace O-rings if they appear to be damaged.
• Check that there are no obstructions inside the manikin
airways which may block air flow.
• If there is no change when adjusting lung compliance,
contact Laerdal Technical Service.
• If there is no change in lung resistance, contact Laerdal
Technical Service.
Mechanical noiSe durinG auScultation
In the Instructor Application, click <auscultation focus>.
BatterieS
Problem
• Battery life is less than 150 minutes with healthy patient
and fully charged batteries.
Possible Solutions
• Batteries may be old, (recommended lifetime is 200
discharge cycles). Insert new batteries.
• Compressor may not function properly; consult your local
Laerdal Technical Services Centre.
PulSeS
Problem
• Cannot feel pedal pulses
Possible Solutions
• Skin may be too tight over pulse units – re-adjust skin and
reboot.
clinical featureS
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PneuMothorax BladderS
Problem
• Pneumothorax bladders are not functioning properly.
Solution
• Check tubing connection at base of the bladder, to ensure
that tubing has not been disconnected.
Manikin ShutdoWn
Problem
• The manikin is unresponsive.
Solution
• Press and hold the <ON/OFF> button for 10 sec to force
shutdown the manikin.
urine SySteM
Problem
• No urine output after filling the urine system.
Solution
• Make sure that the manikin is laying on its back, the urine
tank is placed correctly in the pelvis and no catheter is
inserted. Fill the urine system with 100ml of air and then
insert a catheter and drain the urine system. Remove
catheter. Repeat until all the fluid inside the urine tank has
drained out.
Note: Do not fill the urine system with the catheter inserted.
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