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ABOUT THE SIMULATOR The upper neck of the simulator is made from a soft core material that is reusable for multiple trainings. The landmarks of the neck are palpable through the thin lifelike skin. Complete with both open and closed adult and child cricoids to enhance training procedures. Surgical cricothyrotomy or needle crico- thyrotomy can be performed to establish a definitive airway.
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SET UP 1. Remove blue case from shipping container, unwrap the simulator and retain any desired packaging for future use. 2. Place the upper neck securely onto the stand. 3. Select an open or closed adult or child criocoid cartilage. If indicated depending on the training procedure, the tubing can be removed.
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Five tracheal rings are presented on the adult cricoid replica, and six tracheal rings on the child, for place- ment of a permanent tracheostomy. Nasco recommends the adult tracheostomy tube 5-6 mm Shiley and 3-4 mm Shiley for the child. (See figure 8.)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean upper neck, cricoids, and neck skins with mild soap and water. For stubborn stains apply Nasco Cleaner (LF09919U, sold separately) to the stained area and wipe with a clean cloth. The clear base can be cleaned using glass cleaner. Ensure the base is completely dry before returning the simulator to the base.