Laerdal SimMan 3G - Manual (Page 22)

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SETUP
Administering IV Fluids
To prevent clogging of the IV system, use only purified water to
simulate IV drugs with SimMan 3G.
Acceptable Types of Purified Water:
– Distilled water OR
– De-ionized water.
Do not apply force when administering drugs to the IV arm.
Priming the IV Arm System
It is essential to prime the IV arm before first session each day.
Before administering any simulated drugs and to prevent backflow,
inject purified water in a continuous stream into the IV system.
Major movement/transportation of the Patient Simulator can result
in air pockets being introduced into the IV system and may require
additional priming.
Draining Excess IV fluid
The IV fluid system is an open system. IV fluids are drained as they
are administered.
Before Each Session
1 Attach the IV overflow tube to the fluid drain under the Patient
Simulator’s right arm.
2 Allow excess fluid to drain into a container during the simulation.
Calibrating the IV Arm Flowmeter
Using LLEAP
To calibrate the flow meter in the IV arm:
1 Click on the , menu in LLEAP, then
select the option.
2 Follow the on screen instructions in the Flowmeter calibration
wizard.
3 A confirmation message will appear if the calibration was
successful.