TruCorp AirSim Series User manual

AirSim User Manual
Version 4.1

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Table of Contents
A I R S I M R A N G E
Introduction 3
Introducing the AirSim range 4
Quick set up guides
AirSim Standard, Multi & Bronchi 15
AirSim Advance 16
AirSim Advance Bronchi 16
AirSim Advance Crico 18
AirSim Advance Traci 20
AirSim Advance Larynx 22
AirSim Baby 25
AirSim Pierre Robin 25
AirSim Child 26
Airway management 27
Care and maintenance 32
Warranty 33

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Introduction
Designed and produced by TruCorp, the AirSim range brings highly realistic
and fully functional airway training systems to the market.
The main and most important component of the AirSim range is the unique
AirSim airway. This is a faithful reproduction of the human airway anatomy
and as such is invaluable as a training aid to facilitate the learning and
development of airway management skills for all health professionals.
The innovated development and manufacture approach used makes the
AirSim airway unique. The main features of the AirSim Airway which makes it
unique include;
The airway is moulded from a master which was created from data
collected from a CT scan of a person.
The one piece mould together with the sophisticated dipping procedure
during manufacture makes possible much of the realism offered.
Integrated one piece and seamless construction for real life
functionality.

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Introducing the AirSim product range
AirSim Standard
The AirSim Standard is uniquely constructed to allow realistic feedback during
airway management procedures and provides true, anatomically correct and
visually accurate internal features.
The neck construction allows the head to be moved and secured in a number
of positions. This ranges from the standard “sniffing” position to more difficult
scenarios.
The AirSim Standard also features an inflatable tongue with real-life size and
texture. There is also an option to include “breakout” teeth to simulate the
effects of bad practice in laryngoscopy.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Standard airway management manikin
1 x Blue Lung Bag with connector
1 x Foam Block (for securing the head in a neutral position during storage)
1 x User manual CD

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AirSim Multi
The AirSim Multi contains the key features of the AirSim Standard with the
addition of a nasal passage and a chin.
The AirSim Multi facilitates training on nasal procedures as well as bag and
mask ventilation techniques.
The nasal passage has been developed in a manner similar to the main
airway. This gives the same anatomical realism and functionality; important
landmarks such as the turbinates are clearly defined. In addition the material
used offers the same tactile feedback which is delivered with the main airway
itself.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Multi airway management manikin
1 x Blue Lung Bag with connector
1 x Foam Block (for securing the head in a neutral position during storage)
1 x User manual CD

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AirSim Bronchi
The AirSim Bronchi is the latest product addition to the AirSim family,
providing anatomically correct detail down to the fourth generation bronchi.
The AirSim Bronchi provides exceptional detail in both internal and external
features; made possible through a combination of cutting edge moulding
technology and carefully handcrafted processes.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Bronchi airway management manikin
1 x Foam Block (for securing the head in a neutral position during storage)
1 x User manual CD

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AirSim Advance
The AirSim Advance is the most recent addition to the AirSim family. The
advance model still maintains the features of the AirSim Multi unit, however
for added realism a head and neck skin has been added. It is lightweight and
portability, and maintains the unique features such as the AirSim airway and
nasal passage.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Advance Airway Management Manikin
1 x Blue Lung Bag with connector
1 x User manual CD

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AirSim Advance Bronchi
The AirSim Advance Bronchi is the next generation to the AirSim family,
providing anatomically correct detail down to the fourth generation bronchi
together with the addition of our ‘real feel’ skin covering. This model combines
together the skin covering of the AirSim Advance with all the combined
features of the AirSim Bronchi to provide a true, anatomically correct and
visually accurate Bronchi trainer. The AirSim Advance Bronchi features an
improved neck design allowing for accurate articulation and provides
exceptional detail in both internal and external features
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Advance Bronchi Airway Management Manikin
1 x User Manual CD
Please note: bag mask ventilation cannot be achieved on this model due to the
closed cell Bronchi features. Additional lung bags can be attached onto the
bronchioles to highlight successful bag mask ventilation but please ask your
distributor representative or Trucorp for this feature if applicable as this is not a
product feature that comes as standard with the Bronchi range of models.

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AirSim Advance Crico
The AirSim Advance Crico is the newest addition to the AirSim family. The
Advance Crico model still maintains the features of the AirSim Advance unit,
however for added realism during needle/surgical Cricothyroidotomy the neck
area has been manipulated to contain the anatomical features which are
highlighted during a Cricothyroidotomy procedure. It is anatomically correct
with a replaceable neck skin and larynx. It is lightweight and portable, and
maintains the unique features such as the AirSim airway and nasal passage
together with the additional palpable thyroid cartilage, cricothryoid membrane
and cricoid cartilage.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Advance Crico Airway Management Manikin
1 x Blue Lung Bag with connector
1 x User manual CD
1 x Roll of airway sealing tape
1 x Strip of replaceable neck skin onto model as supplied
1 x Consumable re-order form

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AirSim Advance Traci
The AirSim Advance Traci is an innovative addition to the AirSim family. The
Advance Traci model has the added benefit of a new design that allows for
greater realism. It has anatomically correct laryngeal cartilages and palpable
tracheal rings to provide positive user feedback. The Larynx has been
manipulated to contain the anatomical features which are highlighted during a
Percutaneous tracheostomy procedure. It is anatomically correct with a
replaceable neck skin which can last up to 25 times and a representative
larynx. It is lightweight and portable, and maintains the unique features such
as the AirSim airway and nasal passage together with the additional palpable
thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Advance Traci Airway Management Manikin
1 x Blue Lung Bag with connector
1 x User manual CD
1 x Roll of airway sealing tape
1 x Strip of replaceable neck skin attached onto model as supplied
1 x Consumable re-order form

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AirSim Advance Larynx
The AirSim Advance Larynx has been designed to offer realism in the training
of microlaryngeal surgical and laser techniques. Evolving from Trucorp’s
AirSim Advance Crico it has been uniquely designed to give optimal realism
while training in a theatre environment. The AirSim Advance Larynx comes
with disposable silicone vocal cord inserts for training in surgical techniques
for removing cancerous pathologies on the vocal cords. It also comes with
Trucorp’s new specially developed “TLT” material vocal cords which highlight
a range of cancers and polyps for the use of training in CO2 laser removal
techniques.
These features combined with the “real-feel” skin covering make the AirSim
Advance Larynx the most comprehensive and cost effective training tool
available for training and aspiring ENT surgeons.
Each model will come with 3 silicone and 3 TLT vocal cord inserts as
standard. The AirSim Advance larynx is presented on a light and sturdy base
frame and is neatly packaged with it’s own black carrier case for ease of
transportation. There is also an option for an extra shelf piece which can be
retrofitted to the model to hold the laser apparatus.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items
1 x AirSim Advance Larynx Airway Management Manikin
1 x Blue Lung Bag with connector
1 x User manual CD
1 x Larynx cover
1 x Skin cover
1 x Consumable re-order form

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AirSim Baby
The AirSim Baby is the latest addition to the AirSim Family. Uniquely
constructed to allow realistic feedback during airway management procedures
and provides true, anatomically correct and visually accurate internal features.
AirSim Baby has a realistic anatomy that enables basic and advanced
paediatric airway management. The AirSim Baby facilities training in the use
of bag/mask ventilation, supraglottic airway insertion and both naso and
orotracheal intubation. In addition is can be used with all current video
laryngoscopes.
Presented in a lightweight but sturdy frame, AirSim Baby comes shipped with
its own lungs to demonstrate correct tube placement and is neatly packaged
with its own lightweight case for easy transportation.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items;
1 x AirSim Baby airway management manikin
2 x Blue Lung Bags with connectors

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AirSim Pierre Robin
The AirSim Pierre Robin is the next evolutionary addition to the TruCorp
Paediatric range. It was developed to highlight difficult airway management
techniques on infants with Pierre Robin Sequence. In line with Trucorp’s
current products this has been built with realistic anatomical features and our
‘real feel’ skin. The model allows for training in all aspects of infant airway
management including bag mask ventilation, both naso and orotracheal
intubation and difficult intubation techniques necessary for an infant with
mandibular hypoplasia.
Features significant mandibular hypoplasia, glossoptosis, cleft palate and a
bifid uvula. It is an anatomically correct model with very realistic features to
allow for high fidelity training of difficult airway management.
True to Trucorp’s well known branding the model is presented on a lightweight
and sturdy frame.
The model comes shipped with its own lungs to demonstrate correct tube
placement. It is neatly packaged in its own lightweight case for easy
transportation.
Recommended sizes of tracheal tubes are 3.5-4.0 and recommended
supraglottic airway is size 1
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items;
1 x AirSim Pierre Robin airway management manikin
2 x Blue Lung Bags with connectors

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AirSim Child
AirSim Child is the latest addition to the AirSim Paediatric range of advanced
airway models. This anatomically correct six-year-old child manikin has both
realistic size and anatomical features perfect for practicing paediatric airway
management skills, including bag/mask ventilation, supraglottic airway
insertion, naso and orotracheal intubation.
The AirSim Child model allows for training in all aspects of infant airway
management, including insertion of Laryngeal masks and endotracheal
intubation both nasal and oral.
Realistic and true internal anatomical features allow for an efficient and
successful demonstration of all paediatric videolaryngoscopes.
True to Trucorp’s products this model is presented in an aesthetically pleasing
lightweight frame with lung bags included to illustrate correct tube placement.
This model also comes with a lightweight carrier case as standard for ease of
transport.
Contents
Included in the black carry case are the following items;
1 x AirSim Child airway management manikin
2 x Blue Lung Bags with connectors
PLEASE NOTE THAT MOUTH TO MOUTH RESUSCITATION TRAINING IS
NOT RECOMMENDED ON THESE MODELS AS THE AIRWAY AND
LUNGS ARE NOT DISPOSABLE OR REPLACEABLE.

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Quick set up guide for AirSim Standard, Multi and Bronchi
1. Remove the AirSim unit from the black carrier case, with blue bag and
plastic connector (if applicable).
2. Connect one end of the plastic connector to the open section of the left
Bronchi on AirSim airway (if applicable)
3. Connect the other end of the plastic connector to the blue lung bag (if
applicable)
4. Ensure that the tongue is inflated with approx 20ml of air. This will
create normal lingual tension. Increasing the amount of air will create
a more difficult airway management scenario.
5. The neck can be adjusted and locked using the ‘Wing nut’ tensioner.
Using this neck lock system, the head can be accurately placed in the
‘sniffing the morning air’ position. This is achieved when the head is
moved so that the red marks on the fixed neck joint are in alignment.
For more difficult airway management scenarios the head can be fixed
in a more forward position.
6. Using Trucorp’s silicone lubricant ensure that the internal airway is well
lubricated including the tongue, hard palate, back of the mouth and
epiglottis. If appropriate ensure that the nasal passage is lubricated.
7. Ensure that all airway devices are prepared to the manufactures
recommendations and instructions. Before insertion of the device
generous amounts of lubricant should be used to cover the surfaces in
contact with the AirSim airway.
8. Please ensure that the AirSim airway is cleaned after use. Please use
warm water of a dilute (8-10% w/w) Sodium Bicarbonate solution until
all visible foreign matter and residue is removed.
9. Please replace the AirSim unit back into the carrier case and store in
clean, dry conditions away from heat and light; avoid contact with
metals, solvents, oils or greases and strong detergents.

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Quick set up guide for AirSim Advance and AirSim Advance
Bronchi
1. Remove models from the black carrier case, with blue bag and
plastic connector.
2. Connect one end of the plastic connector to the open section of the left
Bronchi on AirSim airway.(If applicable)
3. Connect the other end of the plastic connector to the blue lung bag.
(If applicable)
4. Ensure that the tongue is inflated with approx 20ml of air. This will
create normal lingual tension. Increasing the amount of air will create
a more difficult airway management scenario.
5. Using Trucorp’s silicone lubricant ensure that the internal airway and
Nasal passage are well lubricated.
6. Ensure that all airway devices are prepared to the manufactures
recommendations and instructions. Before insertion of the device
generous amounts of lubricant should be used to cover the surfaces in
contact with the AirSim airway.
7. Please ensure that the AirSim airway is cleaned after use. Please use
warm water of a dilute (8-10% w/w) Sodium Bicarbonate solution until
all visible foreign matter and residue is removed.
8. The head and neck skin of the models are made from durable and very
elastic polyurethane material. It can be cleaned using a lightly soaped,
damp cloth. Please do not use and detergents or cleaning agents on
the skin material
9. Please replace the models unit back into the carrier case and
store in clean, dry conditions away from heat and light; avoid
contact with metals, solvents, oils or greases and strong detergents.

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Removing the AirSim Advance and AirSim Advance Bronchi
head from base
The head can be detached from the base by removing the 3 bolts from the
underside of the base as shown below.
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2
1
The head can be reattached to the base by attaching screws in positions 1 &
2 before attaching 3.

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Quick set up guide for AirSim Advance Crico
1. Remove AirSim advance Crico from the black carrier case, with blue
bag and plastic connector.
2. Connect one end of the plastic connector to the open section of the left
Bronchi on the AirSim airway.
3. Connect the other end of the plastic connector to the blue lung bag.
4. Ensure that the tongue is inflated with approx 20ml of air. This will
create normal lingual tension. Increasing the amount of air will create
a more difficult airway management scenario.
5. Each model shipped will be able to begin Cricothyroidotomy procedure
immediately but please ensure that the airway has sealing tape
covering the Cric hole, the larynx is in its secured resting position and
that the skin is attached to all the velcro points to enable a fully
functioning product.
6. After a nominal amount of procedures ensure that the airway sealing
tape is replaced as this will affect the airtight quality of the product.
7. The larynx can be removed easily and another piece of sealing tape
cut to approx 5-6cm and attached over the Cric hole in the airway.
Please ensure that the airway is clean and dry before attaching the
tape to ensure secure tape adhesion.
8. To ensure the larynx is in it’s secure resting position line up the gap on
the larynx that resembles the cricothryoid membrane to the white
sealing tape.
9. Each replaceable neck skin can be easily removed and a new piece
attached and we hope that it will last up to 25 times before needing
replaced. To ensure a completed fully functional neck skin, all velcro
locations must be attached to the skin.
10. Using Trucorp’s silicone lubricant ensure that the internal airway and
the nasal passage is well lubricated.
11. Ensure that all airway devices are prepared to the manufactures

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recommendations and instructions. Before insertion of the device
generous amounts of lubricant should be used to cover the surfaces in
contact with the AirSim airway and Cricothryoid membrane.
12. Please ensure that the AirSim airway is cleaned after use. Please use
warm water of a dilute (8-10% w/w) Sodium Bicarbonate solution until
all visible foreign matter and residue is removed.
13. The head and neck skin of the AirSim Advance is made from durable
and very elastic polyurethane material. It can be cleaned using a
lightly soaped, damp cloth. Please do not use and detergents or
cleaning agents on the skin material
14. Please replace the AirSim Advance Crico unit back into the carrier
case and store in clean, dry conditions away from heat and light; avoid
contact with metals, solvents, oils or greases and strong detergents
Trucorp provide the following spare parts for the AirSim Advance Crico. These
can be ordered while purchasing using the following codes;
LA1000 - 1 x Larynx ––Anatomical Larynx containing the Thyroid Cartilage,
Cricothryoid membrane and Cricothryoid cartilage.
RS1005 –Overlay neck skin attachments- (older model)-Sold in packs of
five.
RSN1005 - Wrap around neck skin attachments –Sold in packs of five.
ST1000 - 1 x Sealing tape - Sealing tape used to replicate the Cricothryoid
membrane. This interchangeable part is used to cover the cricothryoid hole in
the airway and is replaced after every surgical procedure.

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Quick set up guide for AirSim Advance Traci
1. Remove AirSim Advance Traci from the black carrier case, with blue
bag and plastic connector.
2. Connect one end of the plastic connector to the open section of the left
Bronchi on the AirSim airway.
3. Connect the other end of the plastic connector to the blue lung bag.
4. Ensure that the tongue is inflated with approx 20ml of air. This will
create normal lingual tension. Increasing the amount of air will create
a more difficult airway management scenario.
5. Each model shipped will be able to begin the tracheostomy procedure
immediately but please ensure that the airway has sealing tape
covering the Traci hole located between the 2nd and 3rd Tracheal ring,
the larynx is in its secured resting position and that the skin is attached
to all the velcro points to enable a fully functioning product.
6. After a nominal amount of procedures ensure that the airway sealing
tape is replaced as this will affect the airtight quality of the product.
7. The larynx can be removed easily and another piece of sealing tape cut
to approx 5-6cm and attached over the Traci hole in the airway. Please
ensure that the airway is clean and dry before attaching the tape to
ensure secure tape adhesion.
8. To ensure the larynx is in it’s secure and correct resting position line up
the gap on the larynx that resembles the 2nd and 3rd tracheal ring and
line up with white sealing tape.
9. Each replaceable neck skin can be easily removed and a new piece
attached. To ensure a completed fully functional neck skin, all velcro
locations must be attached to the skin.
10. Using Trucorp’s silicone lubricant ensure that the internal airway and
the nasal passage is well lubricated.
11. Ensure that all airway devices are prepared to the manufactures
recommendations and instructions. Before insertion of the device
generous amounts of lubricant should be used to cover the surfaces in