Laerdal LGH Simplified Resuscitator - Manual (Page 5)

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6 General Hygiene
During Training
The resuscitator must be kept clean at all times:
• Wipe all surfaces clean with a wet cloth before and after each training session.
• If necessary use warm, soapy water. Wash hands between users.
For Patient Use
After each use, dis-assemble the resuscitator:
• Wash and scrub all parts in soapy water.
• Rinse in clean water.
• Sterilize or disinfect by using one of the methods as described in the section 10 -
Cleaning After Use.
Note: This product must be cleaned before first patient use. See section 10 - Cleaning After Use.
7 Check Before Each Use
To ensure proper functioning of the resuscitator, check the following functions before each use:
1. To ensure that air is delivered to the patient
Squeeze the bag and ensure the yellow lip valve opens with each squeeze. This indicates that
air can be successfully delivered to a patient.
Check that the
bag re-inflates
Valve opens
Squeeze the bag. Keeping the bag squeezed, seal the patient port connector against the
palm of one hand.
Release the bag, checking that it re-inflates quickly after release.
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