SKEDCO HydraSim FEBSS Owner's manual
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Made in USA
The ULTIMATE Trauma Bleeding Simulation System (TBSS)
™
DEDICATED TO THE “WARFIGHTER MEDICTM”
Patented
Made in USA
FIELD EXPEDIENT BLEEDING SIMULATION SYSTEMTM
The ULTIMATE Trauma Bleeding Simulation System (TBSS)™
®
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HydraSim®HydraSim® SP
Information and Instructions
FEBSS HydraSim® // HydraSim® SP // DropLeg
DropLeg
1– 3 gallon rell tank
FS-1004
1– MultiSim® Injury Fabrication Kit
FS-1005
1–Re-chargeable Battery Pack
1–Battery Charger
FS-1002
NSN: 6910-01-566-4378
FEBSS HydraSim®
Remote Control
Transmitters
FEBSS HydraSim® Multi-Port Basic Kit
FS-2001
1–HydraSim® Field Pack
FS-2003-BL
Packing List
2–Simulaid Simulation
Blood Packets
No. 225
NSN: 6910-01-623-8532
FS-2000B-CB
FEBSS HydraSim®Basic Kit
-- Coyote Brown Color--
NSN: 6910-01-623-8530
FS-2000B-BL
FEBSS HydraSim®Basic Kit
-- Black Color -- NSN: 6910-01-623-8652
FS-2001-BL
NSN: 6910-01-623-8639
FS-2001-CB
FEBSS HydraSim® Single-Port Basic Kit Packing List
1– 3 gallon rell tank
FS-1004
1–HydraSim® Field Pack
FS-2003-BL
2–Simulaid Simulation
Blood Packets
No. 225
1–Re-chargeable Battery Pack
1–Battery Charger
FS-1002
NSN: 6910-01-566-4378
FS-2500B-CB
FEBSS HydraSim®SP Basic Kit
-- Coyote Brown Color--
FS-2500B-BL
FEBSS HydraSim®SP Basic Kit
-- Black Color --
FS-2501
FEBSS HydraSim®
Remote Control
Transmitters
HydraSim® SP
NSN: 6910-01-625-8171
1– MultiSim® Injury Fabrication Kit
FS-1005
FEBSS DropLeg Basic Kit
Packing List
1– 3 gallon rell tank
FS-1004
1–HydraSim® Field Pack
FS-2003-BL
2–Simulaid Simulation
Blood Packets
No. 225
1–Re-chargeable Battery Pack
1–Battery Charger
FS-1002
NSN: 6910-01-566-4378
FS-3000B-BL
FEBSS DropLeg Basic Kit
-- Black Color --
FS-3001
FEBSS HydraSim®
Remote Control
Transmitters
DropLeg system
1– MultiSim® Injury Fabrication Kit
FS-1005
Additional Techline Trauma “Plug and Play” Bleeding Injuries
1–Packable GSW to the thigh
T3M010
1–Packable GSW to the Groin
T3M055
1–Packable Multiple GSW to the abdomen
T3M901
1–GSW to Bicep
T3M908
Getting Started Charge the HydraSim®Battery
Connect the battery to charger
– the indicator light will change
from orange to red in about
30 seconds. Do not allow the
battery to charge on concrete.
EU and UK adapters available
• A red indicator light shows that the battery is charging. Charging time ranges from 4 hours to 5
hours depending on the battery’s voltage level.
• The indicator light will blink from orange to green showing that the battery is almost fully
charged.
• A green indicator light shows that the battery is fully charged. Keep the battery connected to
the charger when not in use. This will ensure that the battery is always fully charged.
About the HydraSim®Control System
To increase realism, the arterial control
system within the HydraSim®, HydraSim®
SP, and DropLeg pulsates at approximately
60 pulses per minute. If bleeding continues
the pulsation rate will increase to nearly
200 pulses per minute to simulate the body
compensating for blood loss.
If the system is accidentally activated, the
HydraSim®will automatically shut down
after approximately 20 minutes to conserve
power. To reset, disconnect and reconnect
the battery to the HydraSim®.
Unzip the HydraSim®and connect the battery to the power cord.
Carefully place the battery inside the battery pocket and close the ap.
**Helpful Hints: The battery can be used for approximately 8hrs of intermittent use.
HydraSim®HydraSim® SP
To conserve power, the HydraSim®will shut down after approximately
8 hours without use. To reset, disconnect and reconnect the battery to
the HydraSim®.
Dropleg
Assigning an additional FEBSS™transmitter to the HydraSim®
Each HydraSim®has the capability of having multiple transmitters
assigned at one time.
All HydraSim®transmitters supplied from Skedco are already
assigned to the corresponding system. To assign additional
transmitters begin by unzipping the top ap and connecting the
FEBSS™ battery to the power cord. Unzip the interior bag. A
yellow light will blink when the battery is connected.
Each HydraSim®output line is color coded to
correspond with the FEBSS Transmitter.
White = Venous
Orange = Arterial (Non-functional in Single Port)
Yellow = Arterial
Red = All Off
FEBSS™ Wireless Transmitter:
• Carefully remove the small screw from the exposed receiver panel within
the control module and insert a medium sized paperclip into the hole and
quickly release. This will cause a red light to continuously blink within the
center hole of the receiver module.
• Once the red light is continually blinking, press any button on the new
transmitter.
• Again, insert the medium sized paperclip into the hole and quickly release.
This will cause the red blinking light to turn off completely.
• The additional transmitter is now assigned. Insert the small screw back into
the control module to prevent moisture from entering the control module.
Removing a FEBSS Transmitter from the HydraSim®
• To remove a transmitter from operating the HydraSim®,
insert a medium sized paperclip into the hole on the back of
the transmitter marked “ADD” and quickly release. A LED will
blink when the button is released.
• Next, push all of the buttons on the transmitter. This will
assign the functionality of each button on the transmitter.
Once all of the buttons have been pressed, insert the paperclip
into the hole on the back of the transmitter marked “ADD” and
quickly release. This will cause the LED to stop blinking. The
LED will also stop blinking automatically after 17 seconds.
• The transmitter has now been removed from the control
pack. To assign the transmitter, please reference the section
marked “Assigning additional transmitters to the HydraSim®.”
Using the Rell Tank:
Remove the pump assembly from
the rell tank by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Remove the rell tank from the Field
Pack and ll with cold water to the
MAX FILL LINE. Never use ammable,
caustic, or corrosive (i.e. acids,
chlorines and bleach), heated or self-
heated uids with this rell tank.
Add roughly half of the Simulaids Blood
Powder to the full rell tank – using less
of the powder will lighten the color of
the simulation blood but it will be easier
to wash out of the garment. Add 1/4
cup of dish soap (preferably Dawn®dish
soap) to improve laundering.
Screw the pump assembly back into the tank by
turning it clockwise. Firmly hand tighten. Place the
rell tank back into the Field Pack and close the bag.
Shake the tank from side to side for one minute in
order to completely mix the blood powder.
Place the Rell Tank into the Field
Pack and close the pack. Use the
outside pocket of the Field Pack to
protect the rell handle from damage.
**Helpful Hint: To help in
the laundering process,
add ¼ cup of dish soap
to the rell tank once
the simulation blood is
mixed – this may cause
irritation if exposed
to the eyes or mouth.
MAX
Pressurize the Rell Tank:
To operate the pump, unlock the pump handle
by turning it counter-clockwise. Be careful not
to loosen the pump from the tank. To create pressure, pump the handle 20-30 times or until pressure
release is heard from the pressure governor. As the uid level goes
down, additional compressions of the pump handle will be needed to
maintain uid movement. Lock the pump handle back into the pump
assembly when nished by turning the handle clockwise.
**WARNING!!! To prevent ejected pump assembly and/or
solution from striking or injuring you, never stand with your
face or body directly over the top of the tank when pumping
or loosening the pump. Always depressureize the rell tank
before removing the pump handle: Turn yellow knob on the
tank body untill all the air pressure is gone.
Filling the HydraSim®
• Pressurize the Rell Tank.
• Connect the color coded BLUE ow control handle to the color coded
BLUE rell port.
• Once connected, squeeze the yellow ow control lever and lock it into
place by pushing it forward – simulated blood will ow into the HydraSim®
as long as the Rell Tank is pressurized and connected to the HydraSim®.
• The HydraSim® will expand with uid and become rm to the touch when
it is full. Filling should take less than two minutes.
• Once the HydraSim® is full and rm to the touch disconnect the
Rell Tank.
• Hold the HydraSim®upright and connect an injury coupling insert
to the BLUE rell port in order to bleed all of the air out of the
system. Squeezing the HydraSim®while upright will aid in this
process. Removing the air from the HydraSim®allows the system
to operate in all positions. Failure to remove the air may result in
poor performance during simulations.
• Shake the HydraSim®to ensure that all of the air has been
bled from the system. If you continue to hear noticeable uid
movement inside the system repeat the previous steps.
**WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THE HYDRASIM UNATTENDED WHILE FILLING.
Live Casualty Simulation:
During live casualty simulation, it’s recommended that the live simulated casualty operate the HydraSim®. This allows the
casualty to control the amount of pressure applied to their simulated wounds during the training exercise. If dressings
and tourniquets are too loose during application, the casualty has the ability to keep their simulated wounds bleeding.
This forces the caregiver to continue to treat visible wounds. If dressings and tourniquets have enough pressure on the
wounds during application, the casualty has the ability to stop the wounds from bleeding using the transmitter. The live
simulated casualty can conceal the HydraSim®remote transmitters in a pocket or attach the transmitter to their clothing
using the attachment loop.
HydraSim®
HydraSim®HydraSim® SP
DropLeg
Manikin Casualty Simulation
The HydraSim®has the capability of attaching to multiple simulation manikins allowing the user to “recycle”
training equipment they already have. The HydraSim®is worn by live simulated casualties and manikin simulated
casualties in the same manner. The blood lines are routed underneath the manikin’s clothing and connected to
a series of predetermined injuries. MultiSim®Fabricated Injuries can be applied to training manikins in the same
manner as live simulated casualties. The user is responsible for remotely activating and deactivating bleeding
wounds during the simulation exercise. Skedco also offers a manikin modication and repair kit in order to retrot
hollow manikin simulators. Contact Skedco for more information.
Repaired Laerdal Crash Kelly –
missing left leg and left hand
Maintenance Guidelines
SKEDCO INC. products are designed to last and we stand behind our one year factory warranty. However,
any tampering or activity outside the instructed use will void the warranty for this product. Normal wear and
tear is taken into account regarding our warranty. Items and situations not covered include: Discolorations
and staining, rips or tears of external equipment, and batteries.
Battery Maintenance
Disconnect the HydraSim®battery and recharge after each use.
**Keep the battery connected to the charger at all times when not in use. Failure to do so may result in damage to the battery.
HydraSim®Transmitter Battery Replacement Maintenance
The HydraSim®transmitter utilizes a standard CR2032 lithium button cell. In normal use,
it will provide 1 to 2 years of operation. Access for replacement is accomplished by gently
prying apart the two halves of the Keyfob at the seam (ngernails or a coin will do). Once
the unit is open, remove the battery by sliding it out from beneath the retainer. There
may be the risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by the wrong type. Replace it with
the same type of battery while observing the polarity shown in the adjacent gure.
Monthly Maintenance: Flushing the HydraSim®
• Empty the Rell Tank and wash with warm water. A long brush may be used to
scrub the simulation blood residue off of the bottom of the tank.
• Once completed, ll the Rell Tank to the ll line with warm water and ensure
that no simulation blood remains in the tank.
(***1 cup of vinegar/cup of water can be used to clean the HydraSim® f)
• Connect the battery to the HydraSim®.
• Fill the HydraSim®with clean, warm water.
• Connect an elbow insert to each of the bleeding output ports ensuring that the
uid will exit into a sink or bucket.
• Activate the bladder bag via the control pack using the corresponding buttons on
the remote transmitter.
• Continue the previous steps until the entire contents of the Rell Tank have been
ushed through the HydraSim®.
• Deactivate HydraSim®and unplug the battery.
“This pain that you hear in someone’s voice when they’re hit and disbelief…
You just didn’t want to hear anyone scream anymore. That was the big
difference between training and the reality.”
SGT Keni Thomas
U.S. Army Ranger
Operation Gothic Serpent
October 3, 1993
Mogadishu, Somalia
SKEDCO INC.
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