Troubleshooting, Simulator limbs, Lungs – Laerdal SimMan Essential Bleeding User Manual

Page 41: Mechanical noise during auscultation, Batteries, Pulses, Clinical features - pneumothorax bladders, Simulator shutdown

Problem

– After releasing the prime switch and filling the internal reservoir,

more than 16ml of fluid can be injected into the arm.

Solution

– Leak inside the IV Arm. Contact Laerdal Technical service

Problem

– There is a leak between IV Arm Pad and IV Arm chassis.

Solution

– Ensure the IV Arm Pad is fully inserted and secure in the IV Arm

chassis.

– If this does not help, too high pressure has been applied to the

IV Arm Pad during the filling process. Replace the IV Arm Pad.

Problem

– No flashback when inserting Intravenous Catheter into IV Arm

Pad

Solution

– Ensure that the collection bag is at the same elevation as the IV

Arm.

Simulator Limbs

Problems

– Lack of motion in the legs.

Possible Solution

– Loosen and re-adjust the hip joint nuts on the inside of the

pelvis. See Maintenance for details on how to attach the legs

Lungs

Problem

– Lungs not functioning properly.

Possible Solution

– Check that the airway resistance is not set to maximum in

LLEAP.

– Open the torso and chest plate. Check that the lungs are free to

expand and are not restricted by any cables.

– Check that the Lung Bladders are properly connected, and that

the tubes are not twisted.

– Check that the Lung Bladders are in a horizontal position and

inserted correctly. Ensure that the lung compliance O-rings lie
between the folds of the Lung Bladders.

– Check for flaws or ruptures in the Lung Bladders.

– Check that the two lung compliance O-rings are fitted correctly.

Replace O-rings if they appear to be damaged.

– Check that there are no obstructions inside the simulator

airways which may block air flow.

– If there is no change when adjusting lung compliance, contact

Laerdal Technical Service.

– If there is no change in lung resistance, contact Laerdal Technical

Service.

Mechanical Noise during Auscultation

In LLEAP, click .

Batteries

Problem

– Battery life is less than 150 minutes with healthy patient and fully

charged batteries.

Possible Solutions

– Batteries may be old, (recommended lifetime is 200 discharge

cycles). Insert new batteries.

– Compressor may not function properly; consult your local

Laerdal Technical Services Centre.

Pulses

Problem

– Cannot feel pedal pulses

Possible Solutions

– Skin may be too tight over pulse units – readjust skin and reboot.

Clinical Features - Pneumothorax Bladders

Problem

– Experience problems with Pneumothorax Bladders.

Solution

– Check tubing connection at base of the bladder, to ensure that

tubing has not been disconnected.

Simulator Shutdown

Problem

– The Patient Simulator is unresponsive.

Solution

Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to force the
Patient Simulator to shutdown.

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