laerdal SkillGuide User manual

SkillGuide
User Guide
English

SkillGuide
SkillGuide is a feedback device designed to provide
real-time and summative feedback on CPR
performance.
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SkillGuide and User Guide.
Items included

Connect
Connect SkillGuide to the manikin.

Switch On
Switch on the manikin to activate SkillGuide.

Start
Session timer starts when you begin CPR and stops
when you toggle to Debrief Mode. Press and hold
the button for one second to reset.

Toggle Between Modes
Feedback
Mode
Press button to toggle
between modes.
Blind
Mode
Debrief
Mode

In Feedback Mode the LED indicators show
real-time compression feedback. Session time and
wrong hand placement (if present) are displayed on
the screen.
Feedback Mode

Feedback Mode
Complete release
Correct depth
Too shallow
Incomplete
release
Depth Indicator
Good compression rate
Too fastToo slow
Compression Rate Meter

In Blind Mode no compression feedback is
displayed, only the Session Timer.
Blind Mode

Compression
score
Compression
fraction
Ventilation
score
Session
Timer
Debrief Mode
In Debrief mode the LEDs and the display show a
performance summary of the session.

Compression Score
A total score on compressions for the session.
Factors used for calculating the score are
compression depth, rate, release, and hand position.
In Debrief Mode the indicator lights show the
relevant errors for depth, rate, and release for the
session.The most significant error flashes.
Debrief Mode

Hand Position
The heart symbol indicates if hand position was
correct or incorrect.
Debrief Mode
Correct
hand position
Incorrect
hand position

Ventilation Score
A total score on ventilations. Factors used for
calculating the score are ventilation volume and rate.
Ventilation Volume
The most significant error (if any) is displayed by a
short animation.
Too high
volume
Correct
volume
Too low
volume
Debrief Mode

Session Timer
Measures the duration from the first
compression or ventilation until the session
is stopped.You can stop a session by toggling
to Debrief Mode.
Compression Fraction
Percentage of the session where
compressions were given.
For more details on the score calculations,
please visit www.laerdal.com
Debrief Mode

SkillGuide
Important Product Information

SkillGuide English
Environmental Specications
Temperature and Humidity
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +40 °C, Humidity <95% R.H. Non-condensing.
Storage and shipment temperature range: -15 °C to +50 °C
Resistance to ingress of water and dust
Ingress of solid foreign objects - class IP3X in accordance with IEC60529.
Ingress of water - class IPX2 in accordance with IEC60529.
Water and moisture
Do not operate this device under or near water. Do not operate the product with wet hands.
Cleaning
Disconnect SkillGuide from the mainkin before cleaning or polishing. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with water for cleaning
the exterior.
Servicing
Do not attempt to disassemble or service SkillGuide. Disassembly and service must only be
done by qualified service personnel.
CE Compliance Statement
Laerdal Medical AS hereby declares that when carrying the CE-mark, the product
is in conformity with Essential Requirement of the Council Directive 2004/108/EC
relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); and Council Directive 2011/65/
EU relating to Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The symbol on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried
out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For
more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
Laerdal representative.

FCC Statement (applies only to USA)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference (2)This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all
optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the Laerdal Global Warranty statement, and for more information see:
www.laerdal.com
Product specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2013 Laerdal Medical AS. All rights reserved.
Device Manufacturer: Laerdal Medical AS, P.O. Box 377,
Tanke Svilandsgate 30, 4002 Stavanger, Norway
T: ([phone]
20-07098 Rev A