Nasco Life/form LF00994U User manual

Copyright © Nasco 2015 HC18000028INM31
ONLINE: NascoHealthcare.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: [phone]
ADDRESS: 901 Janesville Ave.
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE
Cricothyrotomy
Simulator
LF00994U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
5-Year Warranty
Other Available Simulators
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LF03623U
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LIST OF COMPONENTS
A. Case
B. Stand
C. Upper Neck with Pins
D. 2 Small Towelettes
E. 2-oz. Lubricant
F. 6 Neck Skins
G. 6 Adult Cricoids with Tubing,
2 open and 4 closed
H. 6 Child Cricoids with Tubing,
2 open and 4 closed
I. Child Lung Bag
J. Adult Lung Bag
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H. C.
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E.
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ABOUT THE SIMULATOR
The upper neck of the simulator is made from a soft core material that is reusable for multiple trainings.
The landmarks of the neck are palpable through the thin lifelike skin. Complete with both open and
closed adult and child cricoids to enhance training procedures. Surgical cricothyrotomy or needle crico-
thyrotomy can be performed to establish a definitive airway. This simulator can also support a perma-
nent tracheostomy appliance.
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5. Place a neck skin on top of the cricoid. Secure the neck skin by attaching it via the holes onto the
neck pins on each side of the neck. (See figure 2.)
With proper use, the cricoid may be used multiple times. Turn the tubing with pliers to cut the other
side of the tubing. Remove the tube to use the other end. Use the supplied lubricant to reinsert
tubing if fully removed.
6. Connect lung bag to end of tube. (See figure 3.)
Figure 1
SET UP
1. Remove blue case from shipping container,
unwrap the simulator and retain any
desired packaging for future use.
2. Place the upper neck securely onto the
stand.
3. Select an open or closed adult or child
criocoid cartilage. If indicated depending
on the training procedure, the tubing can
be removed.
4. Place cricoid into neck starting with the
tubing in a downward motion. (See
figure 1.) Slide into place until cricoid is
set into the neck.
Figure 2 Figure 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Identifying Landmarks
The simulator replicates a patient lying supine with
the head in a neutral midline position. The thyroid
cartilage (Adam’s Apple) can be felt with the crid-
oid membrane space below. (See figure 4.)
Figure 4
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SURGICAL CRICOTHYROTOMY
Use the recommended scalpels for the procedure performed. (See figure 5.) Use the included lubricant
on airway appliances. (See figure 6.) Install the provided adult or child lung bag to determine the con-
firmed airway via the appropriate BVM (scalpels, airway appliances, and BVMs sold separately).
NEEDLE CRICOTHYROTOMY
A 20-22 gauge needle can be used through the cricothyroid membrane to confirm an airway. (See figure
7. ) Larger or smaller sized needles can be used as would be medically indicated; the cricoid and trachea
tubing will require more frequent replacement.
TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT
Five tracheal rings are presented on the adult cricoid replica, and six tracheal rings on the child, for place-
ment of a permanent tracheostomy. Nasco recommends the adult tracheostomy tube 5-6 mm Shiley and
3-4 mm Shiley for the child. (See figure 8.)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Clean upper neck, cricoids, and neck skins with mild soap and water. For stubborn stains apply Nasco
Cleaner (LF09919U, sold separately) to the stained area and wipe with a clean cloth.
The clear base can be cleaned using glass cleaner. Ensure the base is completely dry before returning the
simulator to the base.
STORAGE
Make sure products are clean and dry before returning to the case. Place unused cricoids and neck skins
into resealable bags. A light dusting of baby powder will keep the products from becoming tacky. Store
the upper neck covered in unprinted plastic for elongated periods of time. Place all components into the
blue storage case.
CAUTIONS
Ink, ballpoint pen, and certain printed paper and plastics will leave an indelible stain when in contact with
the Cricothyrotomy Simulator. Simulate prepping (using water) the trainer at the beginning of the pro-
cedure like you would clean a person in a real scenario. Iodine or similar antiseptics may stain the trainer,
thus voiding the warranty.
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Use lubricant to place tubing back into cricoid. Use pliers to help remove tubing by firmly pulling. Use
provided lubricant to help glide any tubing into the trainer. Remove the lung bag, if used, before replacing
the cricoid. Never pull entire cricoid down through the small hole at the bottom of the upper neck. This
will damage the trainer thus voiding the warranty.
SUPPLIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
LF00994(A)U (6) Neck Skins
LF00994(B)U (6) Adult Cricoids with Tubing, 2 open and 4 closed
LF00994(C)U (6) Child Cricoids with Tubing, 2 open and 4 closed
LF04096U Adult or Child Lung Bag
LF09919U Nasco Cleaner
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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SURGICAL CRICOTHYROTOMY
Use the recommended scalpels for the procedure performed. (See figure 5.) Use the included lubricant
on airway appliances. (See figure 6.) Install the provided adult or child lung bag to determine the con-
firmed airway via the appropriate BVM (scalpels, airway appliances, and BVMs sold separately).
NEEDLE CRICOTHYROTOMY
A 20-22 gauge needle can be used through the cricothyroid membrane to confirm an airway. (See figure
7. ) Larger or smaller sized needles can be used as would be medically indicated; the cricoid and trachea
tubing will require more frequent replacement.
TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE PLACEMENT
Five tracheal rings are presented on the adult cricoid replica, and six tracheal rings on the child, for place-
ment of a permanent tracheostomy. Nasco recommends the adult tracheostomy tube 5-6 mm Shiley and
3-4 mm Shiley for the child. (See figure 8.)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Clean upper neck, cricoids, and neck skins with mild soap and water. For stubborn stains apply Nasco
Cleaner (LF09919U, sold separately) to the stained area and wipe with a clean cloth.
The clear base can be cleaned using glass cleaner. Ensure the base is completely dry before returning the
simulator to the base.
STORAGE
Make sure products are clean and dry before returning to the case. Place unused cricoids and neck skins
into resealable bags. A light dusting of baby powder will keep the products from becoming tacky. Store
the upper neck covered in unprinted plastic for elongated periods of time. Place all components into the
blue storage case.
CAUTIONS
Ink, ballpoint pen, and certain printed paper and plastics will leave an indelible stain when in contact with
the Cricothyrotomy Simulator. Simulate prepping (using water) the trainer at the beginning of the pro-
cedure like you would clean a person in a real scenario. Iodine or similar antiseptics may stain the trainer,
thus voiding the warranty.
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Use lubricant to place tubing back into cricoid. Use pliers to help remove tubing by firmly pulling. Use
provided lubricant to help glide any tubing into the trainer. Remove the lung bag, if used, before replacing
the cricoid. Never pull entire cricoid down through the small hole at the bottom of the upper neck. This
will damage the trainer thus voiding the warranty.
SUPPLIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
LF00994(A)U (6) Neck Skins
LF00994(B)U (6) Adult Cricoids with Tubing, 2 open and 4 closed
LF00994(C)U (6) Child Cricoids with Tubing, 2 open and 4 closed
LF04096U Adult or Child Lung Bag
LF09919U Nasco Cleaner
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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Copyright © Nasco 2015 HC18000028INM31
ONLINE: NascoHealthcare.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: [phone]
ADDRESS: 901 Janesville Ave.
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE
Cricothyrotomy
Simulator
LF00994U
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
5-Year Warranty
Other Available Simulators
LF03685U
LF03762U
LF03601U
LF03601U Adult Airway Management Trainer with Stand
LF03603U Adult Airway Management Trainer, Head Only
LF03667U “Airway Larry” Airway Management Trainer
LF03699U “Airway Larry” Airway Management Trainer with Stand
LF03684U Advanced “Airway Larry” Trainer
LF03685U Advanced “Airway Larry” Trainer with Stand
LF03608U Child Airway Management Trainer, Head Only
LF03609U Child Airway Management Trainer with Stand
LF03593U Advanced Child Airway Management Trainer, Head Only
LF03762U Advanced Child Airway Management Trainer with Stand
LF03621U Infant Airway Management Trainer, Head Only
LF03623U Infant Airway Management Trainer, Head Only with Stand
LF03623U
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