Laerdal SimNewB Advanced - Manual (Page 13)

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1. General Handling
The Neonatal Simulator is the size and weight of a newborn
baby girl delivered at term with approximately 3.5 kg (7 lbs)
body weight and 51 cm (21 inches) length.
The arms, legs and neck articulate realistically and encourage
care and proper handling. The simulator can be handled
appropriately for care and resuscitation of a normal newborn.
The SimNewB manikin can be carried to the resuscitation
table, for a realistic start of the resuscitation case. Ensure that
the control cables are free and do not snag.
Muscle tone and motions:
The muscle tone of the SimNewB’s limbs can be set to
represent either a limp (poor muscle tone) or a normal
newborn. The muscle tone impression can be enhanced with
spontaneous vigorous motions.
The SimNewB manikin can also be set to have seizure-like
movements of the limbs.
Umbilical cord: The SimNewB manikin has a replaceable
umbilical cord which can be clamped, tied, cut, sutured,
catheterized, or palpated for the umbilical pulse.
IV fluids or medications may be injected into the vein in the
umbilical cord.
Interchangeable pupils:
The SimNewB manikin is delivered with normal pupils
mounted in the head. A separate case contains 3 sets of plastic
pupil inserts (normal, constricted and dilated pupils) for use in
simulating different patient conditions.
Clinical Simulation Using the SimNewB™ Manikin
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