Laerdal SimMan Essential User Manual

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SETUP FOR SIMULATION

filling and pRiMing the iv systeM

3 Attach a collector bag to the drain tube of the IV Arm.

The bag should be placed on the bed beside the manikin
or at the same level, to allow fluid to drain into it.

4 Connect a blood filled (min 40ml syringe with luer lock

to the Filling and Priming port.

1 Ensure that the IV Arm is connected to the manikin

and the manikin power is ON.

2 Ensure that the IV Arm Pad is fitted correctly.

7 Continue to slowly fill with no more than 16ml of blood

or until you feel resistance in the syringe.

8 Remove the Syringe. The IV Arm is now ready for use.

5 Press the priming switch to open the system.

6 Slowly fill the system with simulated blood. Continue

this operation until there are no air bubbles coming out
through the drain tube. Release the priming switch.

Note It is important that the Arm is filled slowly to prevent damage to the IV Arm Pad causing leaks.

Note: The IV Arm Pad is designed for use with a 18 GA 1.3 x 32mm 103ml/min Intravenous Catheter.

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