Laerdal Arterial Arm Stick Kit - Manual (Page 5)

Preparing Simulator for Use:
1. Remove pulse generator
(red syringe bulb).
Laerdal Recommends
In order to prolong life of
skin and tubing, we
recommend using a 21-gauge
needle or smaller.
2. Fill with water. (Blood
Concentrate is available for
purchase from Laerdal.)
3. Attach filled pulse generator
on one end of arterial tubing.
4. Allow fluid to flow through arm
and out other arterial tubing.
5. Place arm in horizontal position with palm up.
6. Flex wrist for accurate positioning to perform radial
arterial stick.
7. Squeeze pulse generator for palpating a radial or brachial
arterial pulse.
8. Perform arterial stick.
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