Laerdal Virtual Phlebotomy - Manual (Page 94)

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Virtual Phlebotomy
Directions for Use
7. Why does the arm rotate when I click to palpate or insert the needle?
In order to improve the ease of use of the simulator, the arm is oriented automatically under
many circumstances. This aligns the image on the screen and the haptic device for an immersive
and realistic insertion.
8. Will the cleansing agents wet and taint the skin?
Yes, like in actual patients, there will be a time period in which topical agents will remain and
evaporate, depending on the nature of the solution applied to the arm.
9. Will the patient bruise and bleed?
Yes, under most conditions, if the procedure has been performed to elicit this problem, as in an
actual patient. Inserting and removing the needle will cause the patient to bleed. To stop bleeding,
apply gauze to the puncture site and then apply pressure in the haptic device. The coagulation time
for the patient depends on the case scenario. It will take longer for patients on blood-thinning
medications to stop bleeding even when pressure is applied.
11. Will a hematoma and/or ecchymosis form if I stick through or blow a vein?
Yes, under most conditions, if the procedure has been performed to elicit these problems, as in an
actual patient.
12. Can I put together a Phlebotomy Start Kit so I don't need to select my
supplies before each stick?
Not in the current product. However, future upgrades may feature this option. Understanding
which tubes, cleansers, needles, etc. will be required for each case scenario is an important
training objective.
13. Why do I need to select a sharps container? There is one on the wall in every
room where I work.
An option can be confi gured in the Administrator module to make the sharps container always
available. The goal of the standard confi guration is to reinforce the concept that sharps, contami-
nated g loves and other items must be disposed of in a circumscribed fashion. We realize that, in
some places, hospitals may actually have multiple disposable containers - for example, needles and
gloves may be disposed of in different hazard containers. However a cognitive training goal of this
product is to reinforce the notion in the trainee’s mind that potentially contained or dangerous
items must be disposed of in a selective manner.
14. Is there some way to mark the selected needle entry point? I lose the spot
when I prep the skin.
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