laerdal Pneumothorax Trainer Manual

Pneumothorax
Trainer
Directions for Use

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Table of Contents
ItemsIncluded 4
Skill Taught 4
Preparing Manikin for Use 4
Replacement Instructions 5
Care and Maintenance 6
Replacement Parts 7
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The Pneumothorax Trainer (260-05001) is a lifelike manikin
which realistically simulates a male upper torso. It is
specifically designed for training professionals in the practice
of tension pneumothorax decompression at the bilateral
mid-axillary and bilateral mid-clavicular sites.
As a result of quality manufacturing and ease of replacing
individual parts, this trainer should provide many sessions of
training when reasonable care and maintenance is practiced.
Items Included:
(1) Pneumothorax Trainer
(1) Pneumothorax Bladder Replacement Kit
(1) Tank Top
(1) Carry Case
(1) Laerdal Global Warranty Booklet
(1) Directions for Use
Skill Taught:
•Tension Pneumothorax Decompression
Preparing Manikin for Use:
Tension Pneumothorax Cuff Inflation:
1. Locate inflation bulb on right side of manikin.
2. Tighten air release knob so that as you pump bulb, no
air escapes.
3. Pump bulb 12 to 15 times to prepare four (4) sites for
decompression.
4. Insert IV catheter, per your local training protocol.
5. When correct site is “decompressed,” air can be
heard/observed passing through catheter.
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Replacement Instructions:
Tension Pneumothorax Decompression
(A) Bilateral Mid-Clavicular Sites:
1. Detach and remove chest skin from torso.
2. Lift chest plate exposing underside.
3. Disconnect Inline Hose Connect (Fig 1) from
Pneumothorax Bladder Kit (Fig 2).
Caution: prevent the Inline Hose from falling
through the opening into the torso.
4. Take out the screws to remove the Bladder
Retaining Plate (Fig 2).
5. Remove the original Pneumothorax Bladder Kit from
the chest plate cavity and discard, select the new
Pneumothorax Bladder Kit and position it in the
chest plate cavity (Fig 2).
6. Fasten the Bladder Retaining Plate prior to
reconnecting the hose to the Inline Hose
Connector.
7. Return chest plate to proper position on torso.
8. Replace chest skin over torso and re-attach.
9. Fill puncture marks on the exterior of the chest skin
with modeling wax (supplied in Pneumothorax
Bladder Replacement Kit).
(B) Bilateral Mid-Axillary Sites:
1. Detach and remove chest skin from torso.
2. Remove pneumo pad from side of torso (Fig. 3)
and disconnect bladder hose from Inline Hose
Connector.
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Caution: prevent the Inline Hose from falling
through the opening into the torso.
3. Remove bladder from pneumo pad and discard.
4. Trim bladder tubing to match original tubing length
to fit this manikin style. Connect new bladder
hose to Inline Hose Connector.
Fig. 3
5. Insert new pneumo bladder into pneumo pad.
6. Replace chest skin over torso and re-attach.
7. Fill puncture marks on exterior of chest skin with
modeling wax (supplied in Pneumothorax Bladder
Replacement Kit).
NOTE: Bladders can be repaired using vulcanized or
contact cement glue (not provided). Cover punctured
surface of pneumo bladders with glue. Allow to air dry
completely.
Care and Maintenance:
1. Clean with mild soap and water; do not submerse
manikin or parts in cleaning fluids or water.
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, manikin and module should be
cleaned after each training session and a general
inspection should be conducted regularly.
4. Articulating parts will benefit from a light application of
talcum powder prior to training sessions.
5. Store properly in dry and dust free environment
between teaching sessions.
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Replacement Parts:
Product Number: Description:
Cautions and Warnings
This product contains Natural Rubber latex which
may cause allergic reactions when in contact with
humans.
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301-10150 Replacement Head
260-01250 Male Pneumothorax Chest Skin
200-00150 Complete Bladder Kit
200-02450 Pneumothorax Pad (Left)
200-02550 Pneumothorax Pad (Right)
205-01050 Inflator Bulb with Valve
100-00750 Carry Case (Soft Side)

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