Reality Works Closed Fracture Trauma Manikin User manual

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The Closed Fracture Trauma Manikin is
designed to help students learn to identify
closed fractures of limbs and learn how to
safely identify, immobilize, and treat limb
fractures as an emergency services responder.
In addition to this specialized feature, over 11
other nursing procedures are included with
this manikin, along with curricula.
Read this material before using this product.
Product includes:
• Life-sized Closed Fracture Trauma Manikin
• Pajamas
• Jaw trauma wound
• Combined splint
• Forearm sling
• Neck brace
• Bandages
• 1-year limited warranty
• Online access to curriculum: Basic Patient
Care, Intramuscular Injections, Introduction
to Fracture Management, Pressure Injuries,
Ostomy Care, Range of Motion
Closed Fracture Trauma Manikin
Quick Start Guide
NOTICE! To access your curriculum, visit:
http://www.realityworks.com/closedfracturetraumamanikin-downloads

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CLOSED FRACTURE TRAUMA MANIKIN
Parts identication:
1. Life-sized Closed Fracture
Trauma Manikin
2. Jaw trauma wound
3. Pajamas
4. Combined splint
5. Forearm sling
6. Bandages
7. Neck brace
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Assembly instructions:
Legs
1. Remove the wing nuts and washers from
each leg and set them aside.
2. Remove the injection pads from each leg
and set them aside.
3. Peel the abdomen insert up from the
manikin torso.
4. Insert the bolt from each leg into the torso.
5. Slide the washer onto each bolt, then
tighten the wing nuts rmly onto the
bolts.
6. Replace the injection pads in the legs.
7. Press the abdomen insert back into the
manikin torso.
Arms
1. Remove the wing nuts and washers from
each arm and set them aside.
2. Remove the chest insert and set them
aside.
3. Insert the bolts from each arm into the
torso.
4. Slide the washer onto each bolt, then
tighten the wing nuts rmly onto the
bolts.
5. Press the chest insert back into the
manikin torso.

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CLOSED FRACTURE TRAUMA MANIKIN
Use and cleaning instructions:
Read the sections below for manikin function and cleaning instructions.
Hair and face washing
Use:
• Dry shampoo is recommended for hair washing
simulation. Mild shampoo and water may be
used as an alternative.
• Use a damp, soft cotton cloth to wash the face.
• Do not pour water over the hair or face.
Cleaning:
1. Pat/dry gently with a towel.
2. Allow to dry overnight before storing.
Eye care
Use:
• Both eyes may be irrigated using water and an irrigating syringe.
• To dry the eyes, use a soft cloth and dry completely.
Mouth cavity and teeth care
Use:
• Use a standard, dry toothbrush.
• Do not use water or cleaning agents in the mouth.
Perineal care
Use:
• To practice perineal care, gently clean the male genitalia with soap
and water, patting them dry and avoiding cross-contamination.

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Oxygenation
Use:
• Use a bag valve mask to practice manual ventilation.
• During manual ventilation, the lungs will rise and fall as they inate
and deate.
Intramuscular injections
Use:
• Deltoid intramuscular injections may be performed on the removable
pads in both the left and right deltoids.
• Vastus lateralis intramuscular injections may be performed on the
removable pads in both the left and right vastus lateralis.
• After 10 injections (or when saturated with uid) remove the sponges
and squeeze them out over the sink or basin before continuing with
injections.
Cleaning:
1. Remove the sponge from the injection pads by
squeezing and pulling them out.
2. Dry the area where the pad was removed with a dry
cloth.
3. Rinse the sponge insert with mild soap and water.
4. Squeeze or wring uid from the sponge over sink or basin.
5. Allow to dry overnight before reinserting the sponge into the
injection pads.

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CLOSED FRACTURE TRAUMA MANIKIN
Ostomy bag care and changing
Use:
• Gently clean the ostomy site with mild soap, a soft
washcloth, and water following proper procedures.
• The stoma will accommodate most standard skin barrier and ostomy
bag sizes for colostomies and/or ileostomies.
Cleaning:
1. Rinse the ostomy site with gentle soap and water and dry with a soft
cloth.
2. Allow it to dry overnight before storing manikin.
Holistic nursing: sponge bath and dressing
Use:
• May be sponge-bathed from top to bottom with gentle soap and
water.
• The limbs and body may be manipulated to dress the manikin in the
pajamas provided (or other adult garments as desired).
• Do not immerse the manikin in water or pour water over it.
• Avoid directly cleaning the jaw trauma wound and bruises to
preserve paint detail.
Patient transfer, handling, and positioning
Use:
• Manikin may be used to practice:
1. Changing occupied beds
2. Changing patient clothing
3. Positioning in chairs and wheelchairs
4. Transferring from a bed to a chair
5. Assisting patients to bedside commode
6. Assisting with bedpan use
7. Positioning patient for surgery
Note: Use caution around joints, as they could be a pinching hazard.

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Range of motion
Use:
• The range of motion provided allows for practice of correct patient
positioning and exibility exercises.
• Manikin's articulation includes:
1. Trunk: exibility
2. Neck: rotation, exibility, lateral curvature
3. Shoulder/hip: adduction, abduction, rotation, exibility
4. Elbow: left arm exibility
5. Knee: internal and external rotation
6. Wrist: exibility
7. Ankle: inversion, eversion, dorsiexion, plantar exion
Note: Use caution around joints, as they could be a pinching hazard.
Wound cleaning, disinfection, dressing, and bandaging
Use:
• Use water to simulate cleaning the wound.
• Apply gauze to the wound and wrap with bandage.
Immobilizing and splinting fractures
Use:
• Slide the two splint halves together and apply to an arm or leg.
• Use the bandage to secure the splint in place.

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