Laerdal SimMan Essential - Manual (Page 5)

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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
General Simulator Handling
The SimMan Essential Patient Simulator should be operated by
trained personnel only. Treat the SimMan Essential Patient Simulator
as you would treat a real patient.
Warning: Do not ventilate the Patient Simulator with oxygen
enriched air or flammable gases.
− Do not introduce fluids into or onto the Patient Simulator
(except as directed in the User Guide), as this may damage the
Patient Simulator and its components.
− Do not introduce humidified air into the system during
ventilation.
− Never perform mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose rescue
breathing on the Patient Simulator. The simulator’s airways are
not designed for cleaning or disinfection.
− Do not use the Patient Simulator if the internal tubing and
cabling is disconnected.
− Never use the Patient Simulator outdoors in wet conditions, as
this may pose a shock hazard or damage the simulator.
− Never use the Patient Simulator in temperatures exceeding 40°
C (104°F), as this may cause overheating and shut down.
− Never use the Patient Simulator in temperatures below 4 °C (39
°F), as this may damage the fluid system.
− The Patient Simulator should never be stored in temperatures
below -15° C (5° F).
− The Patient Simulator will automatically shut down if the battery
temperature exceeds 60°C (140°F).
− Using a defibrillator in temperatures over 35° C (95° F) may
cause overheating and shut down.
Warning: Avoid pinch hazards - Do not remove protective bushings
from the Patient Simulator’s joints or use it without the external skins.
Warning: Avoid all sharp edges on the Patient Simulator to prevent
personal injury.
Do not use the SimMan Essential Patient Simulator if:
− Limbs are not attached to the torso.
− Skins are torn or not properly fastened.
− Internal or external cables, tubes or connectors are damaged.
− There is fluid leakage inside the Patient Simulator torso.
− There are unusual sounds indicating air leakage or mechanical
damage.
− There are signs of electrical malfunction, such as an unresponsive
Patient Simulator or unusual smell or smoke.
Hygiene
– To maintain Patient Simulator skins, wash hands before use and
place the Patient Simulator on a clean surface.
– Wear gloves as required during simulation scenarios.
– After using the Fluid and Blood System, follow the cleaning
instructions (see Maintenance).
– After using the SimMan Essential Wound Kit, remove glue
residue from the Patient Simulator skin with Laerdal Medical
Wipes.
– Use only Laerdal Airway Lubricant in the Patient Simulator’s
airway. Do not spray airway lubricant into the Patient Simulator.
Lubricate tools only.
Prevent Stains on Patient Simulator Skins
Avoid using colored plastic gloves, as they may cause discoloration of
the Patient Simulator skin.
Do not use felt-tipped markers, ink pens, acetone, iodine or other
staining medications near the Patient Simulator. Take care not to
place the Patient Simulator on newsprint or colored paper. All
staining may be permanent.
Transportation and Storage
SimMan Essential is heavy; ensure that the Patient Simulator is
properly secured during transportation to prevent personal injury or
damage to the product.
Antivirus and Firewalls
The SimMan Essential Patient Simulator and PCs are not supplied
with Antivirus programs. Windows firewall is activated by default. It
is the customer’s responsibility to protect the simulation system
components from unauthorized access.
The Patient Simulator will revert to factory settings each time the
power is switched off.
The customer should install all recommended Windows updates
from Microsoft. General security measures should be taken before
browsing the internet.
It is recommended that the SimMan Essential PCs are used only as
Patient Simulator controllers. Downloading other Software programs
onto these machines may introduce unexpected errors.
File Security and Backup of Data
The customer is responsible for file security and backup routines for
all simulation session data. All use and storage of simulation session
data should be in accordance with local rules, regulations or laws and
is the sole responsibility of the customer.
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