IMPLOX Laerdal Nursing Kelly VitalSim Manual

Table of Contents
Laerdal Recommends 5
Items Included 6
Skills Taught 7
Teeth 8
Carotid Pulse 8
Tracheostomy Plug & Care 8
NG Tube Placement 9
Intubation 9
Chest 9
Lungs 9
Stomach Reservoir 9
Belly Plates 10
Injection Pads 10
Waist, Knee and Ankle Joints 11
Arms 11
Legs 12
IV Arm 12
Replacing Skin & Vein System 13
Blood Pressure Arm 15
Auscultation of Heart, Breath and Bowel Sounds 16
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Genitalia 17
Colon Reservoir 19
Urinary Catheterization and
Enema Simulation 19
Troubleshooting 20
VitalSim 20
Care and Maintenance 21
Warranty 21
Replacement Parts 23
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Nursing Kelly VitalSim™ is a full-body, lifelike vinyl manikin
designed to teach all skills from basic patient handling to
advanced nursing, including the measurement of noninvasive
blood pressure and the auscultation and recognition of normal
and abnormal heart, lung and bowel sounds.
The manufacturing quality of this simulator should provide
many sessions of training when reasonable care and
maintenance are practiced.
Laerdal Recommends:
IV Injections – 20 gauge needle, or smaller
Tracheostomy Tube – Size 6
NG Tube – Size 16 French
Endotracheal Tube – 7.5 or smaller
Laryngoscope Blade - Size #2 or #3, straight or
curved blade
Urethral Catheter – 16 French
Enema Simulation – 7 mm
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Items Included:
(1) Full-Body Manikin with Heart, Breath & Bowel
Sounds
(1) VitalSim™ (w/ 300-00001)
(1) Articulating Blood Pressure Training Arm with BP
Trainer
(1) Articulating Multi-Venous IV Training Arm
(1) Set of Wound Assessment and Care Modules
(1) Hospital Gown
(1) Male Genitalia
(1) Female Genitalia
(3) Urinary Valves
(3) Anal Valves
(1) 10 foot Manikin Connector Cable
(1) Simulated Blood Concentrate
(1) Manikin Lubricant Spray
(1) Assembly Tool Kit
Wound Assessment & Care
(1) Lacerated Hand with Forearm Surgical Incision and
Painted Sutures
(1) Chest Surgical Incision Module
(1) Abdominal Packing Module
(1) Abdominal Incision Module with Painted Sutures
(1) Abdominal Incision Modules with Penrose drain
Staples and Nylon Sutures (One each)
(1) Abdominal Subcutaneous Heparin and Insulin
Injection Module
(1) Thigh Packing and Irrigation Module
(1) Thigh Suture Module with Nylon Sutures
(1) Thigh Debridement Module
(1) Infected Colostomy Stoma
(1) Gluteal and Ventro-Gluteal Decubitus Ulcer
Modules (One each)
(1) Below Knee Amputation Stump
(1) Below Elbow Amputation Stump
(1) Diabetic Foot with Gangrenous Toes and Heel
Decubitus ulcer
(1) Varicose Vein Leg with Stasis Ulcer
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Skills Taught:
xBasic patient handling
xDenture care
xOral hygiene
xOral and nasal Intubation
xEye and ear irrigation (simulated)
xNG Tube insertion, care medication administration and
removal
xLavage/Gavage
xTracheostomy care and suctioning
xBlood pressure skills
xIV care and management
xSubcutaneous and intramuscular injection
xOxygen delivery procedures
xOstomy irrigation and care
xCatheterization skills
xEnema simulation
xColonic irrigation
xWound assessment and care
xBandaging and dressing
xAuscultation and recognition of normal and abnormal
heart, breath and bowel sounds
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Laerdal Recommends:
Insert and remove bottom teeth first
when performing denture care.
Teeth –
To remove:
Grasp firmly and lift.
To reinsert both sets:
a. Begin on one side and work
around, aligning ridges with
corresponding grooves in jaws.
(Dusting with baby powder
Photo 1
is helpful.) (Photo 1)
b. Press firmly into place.
Carotid Pulse –
To generate a carotid pulse, use the hand held red bulb located
on the right axillary side of manikin. Firmly squeeze bulb while
palpating for pulse at carotid site.
Tracheostomy Plug –
The Tracheostomy plug may be removed by grasping firmly,
then lifting up and out. To replace, press into hole.
Laerdal
Recommends:
We recommend a size 6
tracheostomy tube.
Opening will accommodate
other sizes, but a size 6 is
usually most suitable.
Tracheostomy Care –
1. Mix solution of ½ cup mild
liquid detergent and ½ cup
water.
2. Remove lungs and trachea.
3. Pour mixture into simulated lungs.
4. Fill lungs to a level where suction
catheter will pick up mixture.
5. Reattach lungs at connector.
The consistency of the solution approximates the mucus
normally suctioned in a tracheostomy patient.
Drain and air-dry lungs immediately after each use.
Be careful not to introduce fluids into speaker ports or near
electronics in manikin’s chest.
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Laerdal Recommends:
For best results, lubricate the
tube with either manikin
lubricant or liquid detergent
prior to NG or OG tube
insertion.
NG Tube Placement –
This manikin features an esophagus
and stomach reservoir for practice
of NG tube insertion and skills such
as Lavage and Gavage.
Intubation –
The following equipment is recommended:
a. Endotracheal tube, size 7.5 ID or smaller
b. Manikin Lubricant spray or liquid soap
c. 10 ml syringe
d. Laryngoscope blade, size #2 or #3 straight or curved
e. Laryngoscope handle
f. NG Tube, size 16 French
Remove trach plug prior to insertion of intubation tubes.
Laerdal Recommends:
Intubation tubes and airway passages should be sprayed
with manikin lubricant spray or lubricated with liquid soap
prior to intubation.
Chest Plate –
To remove:
1. Apply pressure to center of plate.
2. Work your fingers under edge of plate while lifting.
To insert:
1. Position plate over cavity.
2. Work plate edges into groove on torso cavity.
Lungs –
Lungs may be removed from bronchial tubes by unscrewing
them at the connector site. To replace, reverse procedure.
Stomach Reservoir –
The stomach reservoir attaches to esophagus with a
connector. Unscrew reservoir from esophagus to fill or drain
with water.
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Belly Plate with Multi-Sounds –
To remove: Laerdal Recommends:
Dusting with talcum powder is
helpful in replacing belly plates.
1. Apply pressure to center of plate.
2. Work your fingers under edge of
plate while lifting.
3. Disconnect bowel sound speaker
connector to release plate.
To insert:
1. Position plate over cavity.
2. Reconnect bowel sound speaker.
3. Work plate edges into groove on pelvis cavity.
Belly Plate with Colostomy Stoma –
To remove:
1. Apply pressure to center of plate.
2. Work fingers under edge while lifting.
(Photo 2)
To insert:
1. Attach valve and genitalia.
2. Work plate edges into pelvis cavity.
Photo 2
The belly plate with colostomy also serves as the urinary
reservoir.
Laerdal Recommends:
Make sure genitalia and urinary
connectors are in place prior to
filling.
To fill reservoir:
a. Remove colostomy stoma.
b. Fill with fluid.
c. Gently reinsert stoma.
Injection Pads –
Laerdal Recommends:
Dusting pads with talcum powder
will assist with reinsertion.
a. To remove, squeeze pad
with fingers and pull.
b. To replace, squeeze pad
and insert in opening.
Injection pads may be injected with water. Foam should be
removed from pads immediately following training. Squeeze
out fluid and air dry.
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Waist, Knee and Ankle Laerdal Recommends:
When assembled, talcum powder
should be used in joints to assist
articulation.
Joints –
These joints are connected
with a bolt and lock nut.
To remove, unscrew lock nut
and pull bolt from joint.
Segments will now easily
disconnect.
Attachment
hardware is
located in
envelope inside
carton.
Arms –
Arms are attached with
a 4 ½” long bolt, three
washers, a spring and
a wing nut.
To attach:
1. Remove chest plate.
2. Locate hole in shoulder.
3. Remove deltoid injection pad
from arm by squeezing skin in
center of pad while pulling.
4. Slide small washer over bolt.
5. Insert bolt through hole in
arm and hole in manikin’s shoulder.
6. Add large washer, spring, another large washer and wing
nut to bolt. (Figure 1)
7. Use a screwdriver to hold bolt steady while tightening wing
nut.
Fig. 1
8. Reinsert chest plate and deltoid pad.
To remove arms, reverse procedure.
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Attachment
hardware is located
in envelope inside
carton.
Legs –
Legs are attached with a 6” long
bolt, a spring, a large washer, a
small washer and a wing nut.
To attach:
1. Remove belly plate from manikin to locate hole in hip.
2. Remove thigh injection pad from leg by squeezing skin in
center of pad while pulling.
3. Slide spring and small washer over bolt.
4. Insert bolt through hole in thigh.
5. Insert bolt through hole in pelvis.
6. Slide large washer and wing nut over bolt.
7. Use screwdriver to hold bolt while tightening wing nut.
(Figure 2)
Fig. 2
To remove legs, reverse procedure.
IV Arm – Laerdal Recommends:
A 20 gauge needle or smaller is
recommended to extend the life of
the IV Arm.
When using an IV catheter,
lubricate with manikin lubricant for
easier insertion.
Multiple Venipuncture sites:
xDorsal Veins of Hand (3)
xAntecubital
Cephalic Vein
Median Vein
Basilic Vein
Directions for Use:
1. Attach IV bag to IV tubing.
2. Attach IV tubing to either latex vein.
2. Allow fluid to flow through arm and out other latex vein.
3. Clamp off flow of water from open vein.
The arm is now ready to practice venipuncture.
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Laerdal Recommends:
When excessive leaking occurs at puncture sites, either a new
vein system or skin should be installed to reduce loss of fluid.
We recommend working at a sink when replacing the skin and
vein s
y
stem.
Replacing Skin and Veins:
Remove skin:
If replacing skin and veins, cut off skin.
This can be done with a sharp knife,
scalpel or scissors. (Figure 3) When
finished, discard skin.
Replacing veins: (Keeping skin)
1. Lubricate inside of skin with
liquid detergent; let it flow
down into the finger area.
2. Begin at top of arm and slowly
pull skin down and off of arm.
Do not roll, as that will
cause skin to bind. Thumb
will detach with skin.
Fig. 3
3. Remove tubing from track in
mandrel. Glue may need to be
scraped away to allow removal.
4. Rinse and dry vein grooves well and swab with
alcohol. Be sure to remove any excess glue.
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5. Place new veins along grooves, (Figures 4 & 5) spot
gluing as needed. (We recommend a fast-drying
glue.)
Fig. 5Fig. 4
6. Generously lather arm mandrel with liquid soap.
Laerdal Recommends
Heat arms skins before replacing on mandrel.
This can be done with a blow-dryer.
7. Slide hand into skin. (Photo 3)
Photo 3
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8. Work skin over fingers, as with a glove. (Photo 4)
9. Work arm skin up, over mandrel. (Photos 5 & 6)
Photo 4
Photo 6Photo 5
Blood Pressure Arm –
1. Place Blood Pressure Cuff on arm.
2. Attach tubing on cuff to clear tube,
located underneath Photo 7
Nursing Kelly’s arm.
(Photo 7)
3. See VitalSim DFU for complete
Blood Pressure operating procedures.
Laerdal Recommends:
Do not insert needles into blood pressure arm.
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Auscultation of Heart, Breath and Bowel
Sounds –
1. Connect Nursing Kelly to VitalSim Unit, via cable
located on back of manikin. (Photo 8)
2. See VitalSim DFU for complete Heart, Breath
and Bowel Sound Auscultation.
Photo 8
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Genitalia:
Both male and female genitalia have been provided for urinary
catheterization and enema training procedures.
Tube-like valves, with a screw cap on one end, connect urethra
and anus to corresponding reservoirs. This cap must be
connected to genitalia openings. Soft vinyl end of connector is
attached to urinary and anal reservoirs with a white clamp.
(Long valve connects urinary reservoir; short valve
connects anal reservoir.)
Pelvic support pin must be removed and replaced immediately
when assembling and disassembling genitalia. (Figure 6)
Laerdal
Recommends
Pelvic support pin
must be replaced.
Failure to replace pin
will result in pelvic
spread.
If this occurs, the
genitalia module will
no longer fit properly
in the manikin.
Fig. 6
To disassemble:
1. Lift up on belly plate.
2. Pull upper portion of genitalia back to remove pelvic
support pin.
3. Belly plate, genitalia with connectors, and colon reservoir
may now be removed simultaneously.
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To assemble: (Photos 9, 10 & 11)
1. Screw both valves onto genitalia. When attaching valves, be
sure alignment of genitalia, urinary reservoir (belly plate) and
colon reservoir are as illustrated in Figure 7.
2. Lift up on edge of belly plate.
3. Pull down upper portion of genital.
4. Insert into pelvic cavity.
5. Replace the pelvic support pin.
6. Press belly plate into position.
Fig. 7
Long valve connects
urinary reservoir; short
valve connects anal
reservoir.
Photo 9
Slide tube to meet ridge
on connector.
Photo 10
Area where clamp is
placed.
Apply clamp and
squeeze to tighten.
Photo 11
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Colon Reservoir –
Colon reservoir inserts into pelvic
cavity with narrow end downward
and connector pointing outward.
This connector attaches reservoir
to anal valve on genitalia.
(Photo 12)
Reservoir should be removed from
manikin, inverted, drained and
completely air-dried before storing. Photo 12
Urinary Catheterization and Enema
Simulation –
After several uses, catheter may
“hang” when water has washed
away lubricant, causing friction
and binding. If this occurs,
generously lubricate a catheter
and insert into urethra several
times.
Laerdal
Recommends:
Catheters should be
well lubricated with
manikin lubricant or full
strength liquid soap
prior to using.
If catheter hangs during removal, work it with an “in and out”
motion. Use warm water in reservoirs when possible to keep
soap from clogging the catheters. Make sure reservoirs are
well drained of all water before disconnecting valves.
Check List for Valves
That May Leak:
a. Do valve connections
have an O-ring?
b. Does the white clamp fit
firmly against base of valve?
c. Are valves attached correctly?
d. If valves are attached
correctly, are they properly
connected to reservoirs and to
genitalia?
Laerdal
Recommends:
A size 16 French
catheter is suggested for
urethral catheterization.
Size 7mm catheter is
suggested for enema
simulation.
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Troubleshooting –
What can I do if my manikin develops a pelvic spread?
Cinch pelvis with a belt and heat with a hair dryer to soften,
cinching as you heat. Insert pin, leaving belt in place until cool.
What do I do if my connectors leak?
Make sure C-clamps are squeezed tightly into place and
connectors are screwed on tightly.
What can I do if I can’t remove my catheter?
Make sure the cuff is deflated.
VitalSim™ Connection
See Vital DFU for complete
connection and operating
procedures.
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Care and Maintenance
1. Clean with mild soap and water; do not submerse manikin
or parts in cleaning fluids or water. Apply a light coat of
talcum powder to the face and chest skin to achieve skin-
like feeling.
2. Use only on clean surface. Avoid felt tipped markers, ink
pens, acetone, iodine or other staining products and avoid
placing the manikin on newsprint or inked lines of any kind.
3. To ensure longevity, each manikin should be cleaned after
each training session and a general inspection should be
conducted regularly.
4. Modules and all other parts should be drained and air-dried
thoroughly before storage and disinfected when needed.
After use of injection pads (use water only), accumulated
water should be squeezed out. Do not store wet foam
pads in the skin. To prevent mildew or mold, pads can be
soaked in a mild solution of disinfectant and water or
bleach and water. Squeeze excess solution from pads, allow
them to dry, then store or reinsert in manikin.
5. Articulating parts will benefit from a light application of
talcum powder prior to training sessions.
6. Store properly between teaching sessions.
Warranty
Laerdal Medical warrants to the purchaser that its products are
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original user.
During the designated one (1) year period, Laerdal Medical will,
upon receipt of a product found to be defective due to
materials or workmanship from the purchaser and notification
in writing of the defect, at its option repair or replace any parts
found to be defective or the entire product. Warranty period
does not renew with replacement or repair of original product.
Products found to be defective and notification of defects may
also be sent to the authorized Laerdal Medical dealer from
whom the product was purchased. All postage, shipping or
handling charges shall be the sole responsibility of the
purchaser.
Laerdal Medical is responsible for the effects of safety,
reliability and performance of its product(s) only if:
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