laerdal SimPad PLUS User manual

SimPad PLUS
User Guide
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Contents
3
Intended Use
2
Intended Use 2
SimPad PLUS Overview 4
Link Box PLUS Overview 5
SimPad PLUS Setup 6
Turn On SimPad PLUS 6
Status LED 7
Link Box PLUS Setup 8
Turn On Link Box PLUS 8
Status LED 9
SimPad PLUS Setup 10
Starting SimPad PLUS for the First Time 10
SimPad PLUS Configuration 11
Turn Off SimPad PLUS 12
Link Box PLUS Setup 13
WiFi Connection 13
Connection between SimPad PLUS and Link Box PLUS 14
Using Automatic Mode 15
Using Manual Mode 20
QCPR 28
Simulated Patient Monitor 33
Firmware 35
Options 36
Network 38
SimStore 42
Software 44
Vocal Sounds 45
Laerdal Li-Ion Battery 47
Features 49
The SimPad PLUS System is an easy-to-use, wireless tool that performs relevant
medical simulation training, including debriefing, in various user settings.With its large,
intuitive touch screen design, SimPad PLUS is a “Pick up and Play” experience, delivering
simulation-based education, easily and efficiently.
There are two ways to control simulations: Automatic Mode and Manual Mode.
This allows customized simulations to meet your specific needs.
The SimPad PLUS System is compatible with a broad range of Laerdal products including
manikins, patient simulators, and task trainers as well as standardized patients.
For more information visit www.laerdal.com/SimPad

On/Off
Power LED WiFi LED
Ethernet
DC
Audio in
Audio out
USB
Battery Connection
Side Panel
Connector
Link Box PLUS Overview
5
SimPad PLUS Overview
4
Auxiliary button
On/Off
Status LED
Audio out
USB
Ethernet
DC
Front View
Back View
Manikin Cable
Battery Connection
Blood Pressure Tube

Status LED
SimPad PLUS Off and charging battery -
flashing yellow light.
Starting and shutting down -
flashing green light.
Low battery - flashing red light.
SimPad PLUS Off but battery charged -
steady yellow light.
SimPad PLUS on - steady green light.
Error, needs service - steady red light.
Contact your local Laerdal representative.
SimPad PLUS Setup SimPad PLUS Setup
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Turn On SimPad PLUS
When charged,
turn on by pressing
On/Off button
LED starts flashing green
A steady green LED
indicates the device
is ready to use

Turn On Link Box PLUS
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Status LED
The Power LED also indicates status.
Charging batteries - flashing yellow light.
Starting and shutting down -
flashing green light.
Error, needs service - steady red light.
Contact your local Laerdal representative.
Batteries charged - steady yellow light.
Link Box PLUS on - steady green light.
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Link Box PLUS SetupLink Box PLUS Setup
Release the button
when the LED starts
flashing green
Turn on by pressing
On/Off button
A steady green LED
indicates the device is
ready to use

SimPad PLUS Configuration
Configuration can only be done when the simulator, manikin or task trainer is connected
to SimPad PLUS.
Note
These configurations may be altered later.
SimPad PLUS Setup
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Starting SimPad PLUS for the first time
The first time SimPad PLUS is turned on, follow the prompts to configure the device.
SimPad PLUS Setup
10
Select
language
Choose country
pre-select time zone
Enter SimPad name
(Optional) About SimPad
Enter Link Box name
(optional)
Enter SimPad
name (optional)
About Simulator

WiFi Connection
Connected to a network -
steady green light
Connected to
a SimPad PLUS -
steady blue light
Link Box PLUS Setup
13
SimPad PLUS Setup
12
Turn Off SimPad PLUS
Turn off by pressing
On/Off button
Tap to shutdown
SimPad and/or
Simulator

Overview of SimPad PLUS Home Screen
Battery status,
connection and
clock
Run pre-programmed
Scenarios in Automatic Mode
Select a log
to facilitate
debriefing with
the Log Viewer
Adjust display
brightness, clock
and more
Register and
synchronize
with SimStore
Run Scenarios
in Manual Mode
System Setup Using Automatic Mode
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Connection between SimPad PLUS and Link Box PLUS
SimPad PLUS communicates with the Link Box PLUS using WiFi.
If no other Link Boxes are visible on the default SimLink network, the SimPad PLUS will
automatically connect to the Link Box PLUS. SimPad PLUS will remember the pairing
and reconnect when the units are turned on again. If multiple Link Boxes are available,
choose preferred Link Box PLUS.
A manikin symbol is
indicated on SimPad
when connected to
the Link Box
The blue WiFi LED
on the Link Box lights
up when connected
to SimPad
When the units are
turned on for the first
time they will set up
an ad hoc network
called SimLink

Using Automatic Mode
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Using Automatic Mode
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Run Session
Time since Scenario was started
Patient status
Categories of
interventions
Tap to add
comment
Tap to log
interventions
and events
Last logged event
Select Scenario
Tap for detailed information on Scenario
Scenarios
Select from
Scenario menu
Tap START to enter
Session information Tap OK when ready
Add Instructor
Add Participant

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Using Automatic Mode
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End Session
Tap menu to End session
End scenario
Open current session log
Display more or
less information
Using Automatic Mode
Change Parameters
Tap here to display
more patient state
information
Access to vital
signs adjustments
Abnormal
parameter values
displayed here
Select other
parameters
to adjust

Using Manual Mode Using Manual Mode
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Select Theme
Select theme
for simulation
Folder of themes
Tap to open
Information about session entered
here will be added to log
Tap to start session
Parameters Overview
Time since current
state was activated
States
Current state
Select other parameters to adjust Pause session
Patient vital signs
Abnormal values
Collapse mini-log
End session
Register participant’s
interventions
White arrow indicates
last activated state
Flag indicates
start state
Tap to show
detailed State
information,
before activating
Tap to
open state
Time since
Session started
The expanded
state shows all
parameters in the
queue, ready to be
activated
Toggle On/Off shock activation
Set transition time
Tap to
activate state

Adjust Parameters Manually
Advanced Adjustments
Tap to adjust values (e.g. respiration rate)
For fine
adjustments, hold
finger over slider
Activate the
new value
Drag to adjust
parameters
Using Manual Mode
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Using Manual Mode
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Registering Interventions
Time since scenario was started
Patient status
Tap to log
interventions
and events
Last logged
event
Categories of
interventions
Tap to add
comment
Tap to register participant’s interventions
Select a parameter from the menu
Tap to set desired condition
Update the currently open state

Using Manual Mode Using Manual Mode
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Add New State to an Existing Theme
Create New State for an Existing Theme
Tap to access Circulation Menu
Select your desired parameter
Tap to create a new state
New state visible
1.Tap to add new state to theme
4.Tap to save state to theme
New state is now ready Tap and hold to arrange states
Tap x to delete
3. Confirm
2. Enter new state name

Using Manual Mode Using Manual Mode
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Stopwatch
Tap time display to activate the Stopwatch
View log
Note
Technical logs can be retrieved from Link Box PLUS for troubleshooting purposes.
Go to Log Viewer
Resume session
Tap to select
new session
Back to home screen
Toggle On/Off to
view detailed log

QCPR QCPR
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QCPR Feedback
When CPR is performed on a CPR capable manikin, SimPad PLUS displays real time
CPR feedback.
QCPR Log File
Debriefing mode provides an additional log file with data from CPR training.
Manual Mode -
Tap to enlarge QCPR feedback
Automatic Mode -
Tap to enlarge QCPR feedback
Full Session, with
compressions and
ventilations over time.
Compression depth
Chest release
Compression rate
Ventilation volume Indicates two main
findings from the
CPR performance
Tap to access log

QCPR QCPR
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QCPR Summary Compression Analysis Over Time
CPR settings can be adjusted to individual needs. Laerdal recommends using settings
compliant with ILCOR guidelines.

Connect a Simulated Patient Monitor
Ensure the simulated Patient Monitor PC and the SimPad PLUS System are connected
to the same network.
For more information on network connections, see Quick Setup Guide:
Connecting the SimPad PLUS Patient Monitor to the SimPad PLUS System
available at www.laerdal.com/downloads.
Using a direct network cable to connect the Link Box to the simulated Patient Monitor
is recommended to minimize WiFi traffic.
QCPR Simulated Patient Monitor
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Toggle between displays
Display Choices
With overall score Without overall score
Select the appropriate
Simulator from the
connection menu

Simulated Patient Monitor Firmware
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Instructor Control of Simulated Patient Monitor
When the simulated Patient Monitor (optional item) is connected to SimPad PLUS, the
instructor can toggle the display of vital signs.
Patient Simulator Firmware Update
When Link Box PLUS is connected to a Patient Simulator with internal firmware
(SimNewB, ALS Simulator, or SimJunior) the internal firmware will be automatically
updated, if necessary.
From SimPad PLUS Home Screen, go to:
System Settings>About simulator>Force-update simulator firmware.
Session Viewer
Session Viewer is a free software solution that enables instructors or students to view
debriefing from the SimPad PLUS System. Use SessionViewer to annotate, print and save
the SimPad PLUS data log. Session Viewer also enables capture of audio and video from
1 HD USB web camera synchronized with the SimPad PLUS data log.
To download, visit www.laerdal.com/downloads
Select Cut Off limits
Navigate to menu and select
Patient Monitor
Toggle On/Off vital signs

Options
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Options
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Connect SimPad PLUS to a different Link Box PLUS
SimPad PLUS can only be connected to one simulator at a time. SimPad PLUS will try to
re-establish a connection to the previous Link Box PLUS that it was connected to.
Select WiFi
Tap to connect SimPad
to a different Link Box
Use SimPad PLUS without a Link Box PLUS
SimPad PLUS can be used with a standardized patient without connecting to the
Link Box PLUS.
Bluetooth
SimPad PLUS can also connect to bluetooth enabled simulators.
Select Standardized
patient

Network Network
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Connect to a Network
SimPad PLUS and Link Box PLUS are connected via SimLink (ad hoc network) by default.
SimPad PLUS and Link Box PLUS can also be connected in the following ways:
• Using a standard network cable
• On a wired Ethernet network
• On a WiFi network
Using a Standard Network Cable
Connect to Wired Ethernet Network
Connect SimPad PLUS and Link Box PLUS to network outlets.The network needs to have
DHCP service.
Note
It is possible to be on a wired network and a WiFi network simultaneously.
Connection by wire