Nasco Life/form LF00855U User manual

MALE CATHETERIZATION
SIMULATOR
LF00855U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Products by NASCO
901 Janesville Avenue, P.O. Box 901
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin 53538-0901
1-800-558-9595
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COPYRIGHT © NASCO 1982 PRINTED IN U.S.A. NP 158/RV 8-05
Fort Atkinson
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About the Simulator…
The Life/form® Male Catheterization
Simulator is designed to duplicate the
human condition as closely as modern
plastics technology allows. Care and
treatment should be used since abuse or
rough treatment will damage the simula-
tor almost as it would injure or cause
pain to a patient. With responsible care,
the simulator will last for thousands of
catheterizations.
NOTE: To avoid the possibility of
leakage, make sure to use the 16
French Foley catheter supplied with
the simulator.
List of Components
• Life/form® male catheterization
simulator
• Life/form® simulator lubricant
• 16 French Foley catheter
• Administration unit
Internal Structure
• Simulated bladder
• Simulated mucosal folds
• Simulated bulbous urethra
• Simulator internal urethra sphincter
General Instructions for Use
Note: Administration unit is a modi-
fied enema bag.
A. To fill the administration unit
(water reservoir):
1. Hang the administration unit 18"
above the simulator. Use ring
stand or similar device.
2. Close clamp on tube.
3. Spread opening at top of bag
and fill container with DISTILLED
WATER.
4. Press to close zipper. Start at one
end, then continue along length
of zipper.
B. To prepare simulator for
catheterization:
1. Place the Male Catheterization
Simulator on the bottom of the
legs with the plastic top in an
upright position. Place the drain
tube in a water safe container.
2. Connect the quick-disconnect fit-
tings of the administration unit.
Check to be sure the Dura-Clamp
on the drain tube is closed. (Fig. 1)
3. Open the clamp on the adminis-
tration unit and the Dura-Clamp
on the simulator drain tube.
4. Allow water to flow out of the sim-
ulator drain tube to be sure tubing
is clear of any obstructions. Close
Dura-Clamp. The system is now
filled with water and pressurized.
5. Place simulator on its back for
proper catheterization position.
C. Catheter selection:
1. Use only 16 French Foley cath-
eters. The Male Catheterization
Simulator is precisely engineered
to provide the most lifelike expe-
rience possible. Use of the 16
French Foley catheter facilitates
catheterization and helps minimize
damage to the simulated urethra.
Use of larger catheters results in
unnecessarily difficult catheteriza-
tion procedures. Use of smaller
sizes will result in leakage around
the catheter.
1
Figure 1
Dura-Clamp
quick-disconnect
Clamp on administration unit

NOTE: Special care should be taken
when using a Foley catheter. Cuff
inflation should only be attempted
when the catheter is in the proper
position inside the bladder. Just as in
a real patient, the cuff must be com-
pletely deflated before the catheter
is removed. Improper use of a Foley
catheter can result in damage to the
simulator.
D. Lubrication:
1. Lubricate the simulator urethra
and catheter liberally EVERY TIME
a catheterization procedure is
attempted. This provides maximum
realism and minimizes damage to
the urethra wall of the simulator.
2. Use only Life/form® simulator
lubricant (LF00985U) or Ivory™
liquid soap. Make NO OTHER
substitutions. Even water-soluble
lubricants such as K-Y Jelly tend
to build up in the urethra over a
period of time.
3. Initial use after long storage or
heavy usage during a long class
session will require heavy lubri-
cation. Do this by inserting the
lubricated catheter about half way,
then remove and relubricate sever-
al times before inserting the cath-
eter fully. This procedure facilitates
a successful initial catheterization
by students.
Catheterization Procedure
A. Lubricate catheter by coating with
Life/form® simulator lubricant or
Ivory™ liquid soap. (Fig. 2)
B. Slowly insert the catheter about 2"
into urethra with the penis in the
normal hanging position until the
restriction simulating the mucosal
fold is encountered. (Fig. 3)
C. Withraw the catheter a little and
stretch the penis slightly to straig-
ten the blockage of the mucosal
fold. (Fig. 4)
D. Proceed by inserting the cath-
eter another 2". You have now
approached the bulbous urethra.
Elevate the penis about 60° to
straighten the urethra and proceed
with the insertion. (Fig. 5)
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
E. The next restriction is the simulated
sphincter entering the bladder. With
experience, you will feel a “pop” as
the catheter passes into the blad-
der. (Fig. 6) It will require about
12" of catheter. Continue insertion
until water flows from the catheter.
Causes for Failure in Function
• Lack of sufficient lubrication
– see General Instructions for
Use>Lubrication
• Water does not flow even after
proper insertion – check administra-
tion unit water level. If there is still no
water, remove catheter and repres-
surize the system following General
Instructions for Use>B. To prepare
the simulator for catheterization.
Care of Simulator
Normal soil on the surface of the simula-
tor can be removed with mild soap and
warm water. Use REN cleaner (W09919U)
to remove stubborn stains from simulator.
Simply spray soiled area and wipe clean
with cloth or paper towels.
Do not store simulator for extended peri-
ods of time with water in the unit. Before
returning simulator to the case, drain as
much liquid as possible from the bladder.
To do this, place the simulator upright on
the lid. Open the Dura-Clamp, then close
the clamp on the administration unit and
pull the quick-disconnect apart over a
water safe container. (Fig. 7) Any residual
water inside the simulator should drain
out through the quick-disconnect fitting.
Dry all surfaces to prevent mildew forma-
tion while stored in the case.
Before storage, be sure to remove the
catheter from the urethra. The lubricant
can dry out and act as a mild adhesive if
the catheter is left in place. This results in
damage to the simulator when removed.
Cautions
Solvents or corrosive materials will dam-
age the simulator. Never place the
simulator on any kind of printed paper
or plastic. These materials will transfer
indelible stains. Ball point pens will also
make indelible stains.
Supplies/Replacement Parts for
Male Catheterization Simulator
LF00985U Life/form® simulator
lubricant
W09919U REN cleaner
LF01127U Foley urethral catheters,
(pkg. of one)
LF01128U Foley urethral catheters,
(pkg. of 10)
Figure 6
Figure 7