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ABOUT THE SIMULATOR
The Life/form®“Airway Larry” Airway Management Trainer Head is a realistic simulator available
for the training of intubation and other airway management skills. The airway management trainer is
anatomically correct in respect to both size and detail. Landmarks include nostrils, teeth, tongue, oral
and nasal pharynx, larynx, cricoid ring, epiglottis, arytenoid, false and true vocal cords, trachea, and
esophagus.
Nasco’s “Airway Larry” allows you to practice oral, digital, and nasal intubation. E.T., E.O.A., P.T.L.®,
L.M.A., E.G.T.A., Combitube®, and King System insertion can all be practiced as well (please see section
titled “Using the Combitube®”). Suction techniques and proper cuff inflation can also be performed and
evaluated.
In addition, this model also allows students to apply cricoid pressure during the intubation procedure
(Sellick’s Maneuver). By locating the larynx and depressing the cricoid ring, the student may realistically
lower the vocal cords farther into the field of view. This also effectively closes off the esophagus of the
simulator.
Install your new “Airway Larry” Airway Management Trainer Head to update any
CPARLENE®
mani-
kins and torsos, use as a stand alone trainer, or as a replacement head for any Adult CRiSis™manikin,
torso, or Airway Management Trainer with stand. With proper care, your Life/form®Airway
Management Trainer will provide years of valuable service. Please review the instructions carefully for
setup, cleanup , and maintenance procedures.
LIST OF COMPONENTS
A. “Airway Larry” Airway Management Trainer Head
B. 8-oz. Bottle of Lubricant
C. 3 Red Caps
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Actual product may vary slightly from photo. Nasco reserves the right to change product color, materials,
supplies, or function as needed.
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B. Cleaning the Airway Management Trainer Head
1. Remove the head from the torso or stand using the same methods previously described. Also
remove the lungs and stomach.
2. Take the trainer to an area with a sink and open counter space. Using the red caps supplied, plug
the right and left bronchi and the esophagus.
3. Stabilize the head on the counter face-up (towels work well for this) with plugged tubes hanging
over the sink. (See Figure 14.)
4. Carefully pour warm soapy water (a mild dish soap works best) into the mouth until the water level
reaches halfway up the tongue.
5. Tilt the head back and bring the neck up 3" off the countertop.
6. Continue filling until the water level covers the tongue. Take a small soft brush and gently scrub the
inside of the mouth (a small toothbrush works well for this). Cotton swabs can be used to scrub
inside the nostrils.
7. When done, pull the red cap from the esophagus and drain the water into the sink.
8. Now pick the head up, hold it in a vertical position, and pull the caps from the bronchi to completely
empty the system. (See Figure 15.)
9. Rinse the airway, following the same procedure used to clean, with warm tap water only. Repeat
this process until all the soap has been flushed from the system.
C. Disinfecting the Airway
To disinfect, repeat the standard cleaning procedure with a bleach solution, as specified by the Centers
for Disease Control.
1. Fill the system with the solution until it reaches the corners of the mouth. Remember to start filling
with the head flat and finish with he neck slightly elevated to ensure that the solution completely fills
all airway passages.
2. Once completely filled with the bleach solution, allow the head to sit for at least 10 minutes.
3. Drain as previously described and repeat the rinsing process to flush out all of the bleach solution.
Set the head aside and allow it to air dry completely prior to next use or storage.
CAUTIONS
• Do not place simulator in contact with any printed paper or plastic. The ink will transfer and cause
an indelible stain. Similar inks, such as ballpoint pen, will also cause an indelible stain.
• Do not use Nasco Cleaner (LF09919U) around the nose or mouth of the simulator. The cleaner
may be toxic if ingested.
• Properly lubricate the Airway Management head and intubation appliances.
• Use only Nasco Pump Spray Lubricant (LF03644U) with this simulator. Other lubricants, such as
silicone oil, may cause damage to the airway of the simulator.
• Ensure intubation appliances are used accordingly. Improper use of intubation appliances could
damage the airway of the simulator. Damage to the airway will require the product to be returned
to Nasco for repair.
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