Laerdal SimMan Essential Bleeding - Manual (Page 41)

Problem
– After releasing the prime switch and filling the internal reservoir,
more than 16ml of fluid can be injected into the arm.
Solution
– Leak inside the IV Arm. Contact Laerdal Technical service
Problem
– There is a leak between IV Arm Pad and IV Arm chassis.
Solution
– Ensure the IV Arm Pad is fully inserted and secure in the IV Arm
chassis.
– If this does not help, too high pressure has been applied to the
IV Arm Pad during the filling process. Replace the IV Arm Pad.
Problem
– No flashback when inserting Intravenous Catheter into IV Arm
Pad
Solution
– Ensure that the collection bag is at the same elevation as the IV
Arm.
Simulator 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 Maintenance for details on how to attach the legs
Lungs
Problem
– Lungs not functioning properly.
Possible Solution
– Check that the airway resistance is not set to maximum in
LLEAP.
– 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 simulator
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 LLEAP, 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 – readjust skin and reboot.
Clinical Features - Pneumothorax Bladders
Problem
– Experience problems with Pneumothorax Bladders.
Solution
– Check tubing connection at base of the bladder, to ensure that
tubing has not been disconnected.
Simulator Shutdown
Problem
– The Patient Simulator is unresponsive.
Solution
Press and hold the <ON/OFF> button for 10 seconds to force the
Patient Simulator to shutdown.
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