laerdal SimPad PLUS User manual

SimPad PLUS
User Guide
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www.laerdal.com

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
8
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
11
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
14 15
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
17
Using Automatic Mode
16
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

18
Using Automatic Mode
19
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