System setup – Laerdal SimMan Essential User Manual

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System Setup

System setup

PREPARING SIMMAN ESSENTIAL FOR SIMULATION
Follow these instructions for setting up the SimMan Essential manikins and Instructor PC. A separate Patient Monitor PC may be
purchased separately.

Unpack the Instructor PC and connect it to the power supply to charge the batteries.

INSTRUCTOR PC WITH HEADSET

PATIENT MONITOR PC

SIMMAN ESSENTIAL MANIKIN

1 Unpack the manikin torso and legs.

Assemble the legs and torso as described under the
Manikin Setup

section.

2 Connect the manikin batteries and close the torso skin. See section:

Inserting and Connecting Batteries

for further instructions.

3 Connect the external power supply to the manikin to charge the

manikin batteries. See section: Battery Charging and Use.

4 Switch on the manikin. Wait until the manikin begins breathing

before switching on the Instructor PC.

5 Start the separate Patient Monitor PC if applicable and

connect the Web-camera to the USB port of the PC.

6 Start the Patient Monitor Application software. The SpO

USB probe can also be connected to the Patient Monitor PC. See

section: Starting the Patient Monitor Application.

7 Start the Instructor PC and connect the headset.

8 Start the Instructor Application software. The application will search for all available manikins. See section: Launching Instructor

Application

9 Select a patient case in Auto Mode or pre-programmed scenario via Instructor Mode to start the simulation.

10 The simulation system is now ready to start the simulation. Power cables may be disconnected when batteries are charged.

Note: Also refer to the Quick Setup Guide for detailed instructions on initial system setup.