Laerdal SimMan Essential Bleeding - Manual (Page 21)

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SETUP
Connecting Defibrillation Adapter
Plates
Adding Defibrillation Adapter Plates
The Patient Simulator torso is fitted with two stud connectors for
defibrillator cables. Foam pads may be fitted around the defibrillator
studs during the session as illustrated below:
The defibrillator studs must be fitted in place before using a live
defibrillator with defibrillation paddles.
Press the adapter plates firmly into place.
During Defibrillation
A conventional defibrillator may be used on SimMan Essential
Bleeding. During live defibrillation, the defibrillator and Patient
Simulator may present a shock hazard. All standard safety
precautions must be taken when using the defibrillator on the
Patient Simulator.
Note: Defibrillation must be performed on the defibrillator
connectors only.
To prevent overheating during defibrillation, do not exceed a
defibrillation sequence of 3 shocks in 45 seconds followed by
1 minute of CPR.
After 30 minutes there must be at least 15 minutes with no shocking
before starting a new sequence.
Note: Do not repeat this for more than a 4 hour period.
Warning: The Patient Simulator must not be in contact with
electrically conductive surfaces or objects during defibrillation.
Caution: In hot conditions, intensive defibrillation may cause
thermal shutdown of the Patient Simulator.
Take care to avoid spillage when using the fluid systems while the
Patient Simulator is under defibrillation.
To prevent Torso Skin electrode pitting, do not apply conductive gel
or conductive defibrillation pads intended for patient use.
Warning Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator when it is OFF
or if it is not functioning normally.
Note: Do not press too hard over the defibrillation adapters as
this may cause arcing and pitting.
Warning: Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator without the Torso
Skin.
A full service, should be performed at regular intervals.
Warning: Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator in a flammable
or oxygen enriched atmosphere.
Warning: The Patient Simulator torso must always be kept dry.
Allow the Patient Simulator to acclimate before defibrillating.
Sudden changes in temperature (moving the Patient Simulator
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.
SimMan Essential Bleeding will automatically shut down whenever
it detects a significant increase in internal temperature. If automatic
shutdown occurs, allow the Patient Simulator to cool down before
resuming the training session. Open the Torso Skin to speed up the
cooling process.
Warning: Do not use automated chest compression machines on
the Patient Simulator.
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