laerdal SimMan 3G Operating manual

Laerdal SimMan 3G
Maintenance Guide
Tasmanian Simulation Collaborative
February 2016

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INDEX
KEY ITEMS...........................................................................................................................3
OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................4
SETUP - WIRELESS ...........................................................................................................5
SETUP - WIRED.................................................................................................................6
CONNECTION.................................................................................................................7
SHUTDOWN.....................................................................................................................8
DAILY MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................9
IV Arm ...............................................................................................................................9
Fluid System....................................................................................................................10
Blood System .................................................................................................................10
Power off the Patient Simulator and PCs ...............................................................10
Clean the Skin................................................................................................................10
Cleaning of IV Arm.......................................................................................................11
Replacing Crico Tape/Neck Skin...............................................................................11
Replacing Chest Drain Pleura ....................................................................................12
MOTHLY MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................13
Cleaning Fluid System ..................................................................................................13
Flush the system with isopropanol ...........................................................................13
Empty the system of isopropanol .............................................................................14
Cleaning Blood System ................................................................................................14
Flush the system with isopropanol ...........................................................................15
Empty the system of isopropanol .............................................................................15

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KEY ITEMS
Sp02 Probe
Instructor’s Laptop & SimPad
Power Cable
Patient Laptop and Monitor
SimMan 3G
DISCLOSURE
This booklet is to serve as a quick reference for trained users of
the Laerdal SimMan 3G manikin. The information in this booklet is
taken from Laerdal website (www.laerdal.com/au/) and based on
our experience.
Please note TCEN or TSC does not take any responsibility for any
damage caused to your manikin. It is the sole responsibility of the
owner and this booklet is to be used as a guide only.
For more information refer to Laerdal’s directions for use or
contact us on one of the followings:
www.tcen.com.au [email protected] [phone]

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OVERVIEW
RFID Antennae
Bleeding ports
Speakers
ECG Connectors
Defib Connectors
Pulses

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SETUP - WIRELESS
Headset Instructor PC
SpO2 Patient Monitor
USB cable

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SETUP - WIRED
Headset Instructor PC
SpO2 Patient Monitor
USB cable
Ethernet cable
Switch

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CONNECTION
1. Turn on SimView (if available)
2. Turn on SimMan 3G as shown below
3.Turn on Patient Monitor
4.Turn on Instructor PC/Laptop
2. A Plug in SimMan 3G
2. B Lift the flap
on the right hand
side of SimMan
2. C Ensure the power
cord is connected and then
press the power button
3. A Patient Monitor
3. B
To connect manikin wirelessly
Select Simman3g-uacuf6 [3G]
Note:
The startup process (after step 2. C) will take 2-3 minutes.
SimMan needs to be breathing & blinking before proceeding to the next step
Headset Instructor PC

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SHUTDOWN
1. Logout from SimView
2. Turn off Instructor PC/Laptop
3. Turn off Patient Monitor Laptop
4. Turn off SimMan 3G as shown below
3. B
Ensure SimMan’s eyes are closed
3. A
Press the power button and wait
30 seconds.
The power cord can remain connected and power supply turned on for charging SimMan
Left click the “Main Setup” button
on the patient monitor screen
Select “Shutdown Monitor”, and
then “Really Shutdown”
Headset Instructor PC
SpO2 Patient Monitor

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IV overflow outlet
DAILY MAINTENANCE
The following preventive measures are required to ensure longevity of
the SimMan3G Patient Simulator.
IV Arm
The IV fluid system is an open system on the right arm only. IV fluids
must be drained as they are administered and we suggest you use a
general 2L drainage bag.
Before each IV use attach a drainage bag to the IV overflow outlet
under the Patient Simulator’s right arm

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During the simulation the fluid will drain into the drainage bag.
After the simulation session flush the IV Arm with air to remove any
fluid/liquid in the system. Connect a syringe filled with air to the IV
catheter, and flush the IV Arm with air until only air exits the overflow
tube.
Fluid System
After each session where the fluid system has been used, drain the
internal fluid reservoir. See: Empty Internal Fluid Reservoir
Blood System
When the day’s sessions are done, flush the Blood System with distilled
or de-ionized water, with the wounds connected. This is to remove
remains of Laerdal blood in the Blood System, and prevent clogging of
valves and tubing.
Power off the Patient Simulator and PCs
Charge batteries if necessary.
Clean the Skin
Wipe the skin with a moist cloth to remove stains. Remove wet
clothes or linens. Glue residue from the wound module tapes may be
removed with a moist cloth.

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Cleaning of IV Arm
Regular cleaning of the IV arm system is recommended as part of
proper care of the product. Once or twice a month, the IV Arm
system should be cleaned thoroughly
1. Ensure that the simulator’s power is ON, and that the IV Arm is
properly connected, see Attaching the Right Arm.
2. Connect a syringe filled with Isopropanol 60%-70% to the IV
catheter, and flush the IV Arm System with it.
3. Connect a syringe filled with air to the IV catheter, and flush the IV
Arm until only air exits the overflow tube
Replacing Crico Tape/Neck Skin
After creating an emergency airway through the cricothyroid
membrane, replace the perforated membrane before starting a new
simulation session.
1. Remove the neck skin (velcro fasteners behind the neck).
2. Remove the old strip of Crico tape.
3. Replace with a new Crico tape.

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4. Ensure Crico Tape completely covers and seals the opening to
prevent leakage while ventilating the Patient Simulator.
Replacing Chest Drain Pleura
The chest drain module’s pleura skin should be replaced after each use.
1. Open the Torso Skin and remove the module from the chest
2. Remove the old pleura skin, and replace with a new skin and replace
the module

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MOTHLY MAINTENANCE
Regular Cleaning of Fluid and Blood System
Regular cleaning of the Fluid and Blood System is recommended as part
of proper care of the product. Once or twice a month, the Fluid and
Blood System should be cleaned thoroughly.
Cleaning Fluid System
1. Ensure that the simulator’s power is ON.
2. Ensure that the simulator’s internal fluid reservoir is drained. See:
Empty Internal Fluid Reservoir.
3. Press the fill button located on the fill panel. The LED indicator on
the fill button will light up.
4. Connect an empty fill bottle to the fluid and air connector in the fill
panel, and the filling of air into the internal reservoir will start.
5. We recommend covering the simulator’s head with a towel, as
pumping air through the system might cause some squirting.
6. With the fill button activated, open the Circulation and Fluids tab in
LLEAP and check the boxes for Sweat, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Mouth and
Urine (polyuria).
7. Wait until there are no more fluids emitted from the simulator and
then uncheck all boxes.
8. Disconnect the empty fill bottle.
Flush the system with isopropanol
9. Connect a fill bottle with isopropanol to the fluid and air connector
in the fill panel, and the filling of isopropanol into the internal
reservoir will start.
10. In LLEAP, again check the boxes for Sweat, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Mouth
and Urine (polyuria).
11. Wait until isopropanol is emitted from all the fluid outlets.

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12. When the system is flushed with isopropanol, press fill the button
again to deactivate the filling of isopropanol to the reservoir. The
LED indicator on the fill button will now be off.
13. Leave the isopropanol fill bottle connected for approx. 30 seconds
to let the internal reservoir drain completely.
14. Uncheck all of the secretion boxes in LLEAP and disconnect the fill
bottle.
Empty the system of isopropanol
15. Connect an empty fill bottle to the fill panel and repeat steps 3-7
above to get the isopropanol out of the fluid system, using air.
16. Press the fill button once again so that filling is disabled (LED
indicator should be off) and disconnect the empty fill bottle
Cleaning Blood System
Empty the system for water
1. Ensure that the simulator’s power is ON.
2. Ensure that the simulator’s internal blood reservoir is drained.
See: Empty Internal Fluid Reservoir.
3. Connect Laerdal Wounds to blood outlets. See Connecting Wound
kits.
4. Press the fill button located on the fill panel. The LED indicator on
the fill button will light up.
5. Connect an empty fill bottle to the blood and air connector in the
fill panel, and the filling of air into the internal reservoir will start.
6. With the fill button activated; open the Circulation and Fluids tab in
LLEAP. Check the boxes for Upper and Lower port, then select
Venous from the adjacent drop-down menus. Move the sliders to
the right to get maximum bleeding rates.
7. Wait until there is no more blood emitted from the simulator, then
uncheck all boxes.
8. Disconnect the empty fill bottle.

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Flush the system with isopropanol
9. Connect a fill bottle with isopropanol to the blood and air
connector in fill panel and the filling of isopropanol into the internal
reservoir will start.
10. From LLEAP, again check the boxes for Upper and Lower port
(making sure Venous bleeding and maximum blood rates are still
selected)
11. Allow the blood system to flush until clear fluid runs out of all
outlets.
12. When finished, press fill button to deactivate the filling procedure.
The LED-indicator on the fill button will be off.
13. Leave the isopropanol fill bottle connected for approx. 30 seconds
to let the internal reservoir drain completely.
14. In LLEAP uncheck all boxes and move the sliders all the way to the
left. Disconnect the fill bottle.
Empty the system of isopropanol
10. Connect an empty fill bottle to the fill panel and repeat the steps 4-
6 above to flush the isopropanol out of the Blood System, using air.
11. Wait until there is no more fluid emitted from the simulator, then
press the fill button once again so that filling is disabled (LED
indicator should be off).
12. In the LLEAP Software uncheck all boxes and move the sliders all
the way to the left. Disconnect the fill bottle and wounds.

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