Summary of Contents for Laerdal Medical Laerdal-SonoSim
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Laerdal-SonoSim Procedure Trainer User Guide www.laerdal.com...
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Intended Use The Laerdal-SonoSim Procedure Trainer allows learners the ability to perform ultrasound guidance with real-patient data on multiple body morphologies and 20 real ultrasound data sets. This trainer gives users the opportunity to develop the critical psychomotor skills that will serve as a foundation for future ultrasound-guided interventions in a safe, simulated, and highly realistic ultrasound environment using only a laptop, simulated transducer, needle and training torso.
Laerdal-SonoSim Procedure Trainer Overview Setup Turn on the Needle & Syringe Torso Shell Press and hold 10 seconds Torso Core Placeholder Pad Calibration Stand Probe Adapter Probe Needle & Syringe Bluetooth USB Adapter TrackPad Needle & Syringe Charger Receiver...
Refer to Quick Setup Guide before proceeding to start up. Select the matching Double-click on Needle & Syringe ID. Laerdal Simulation Home S/N 5Q39QY Select Laerdal-SonoSim Procedure Trainer S/N 5Q39QY Note Depending on version purchased, Laerdal Simulation Home screen may vary.
Interface Overview Interface Overview Toolbar placement Case List Available training Case in progress cases sorted by region of interest. Case Navigate through hands-on training cases. Case History Brief patient history. Probe Guide Offers assistance orienting the probe to the optimal imaging plane.
Interface Overview Interface Overview Ultrasound Window Toolbar Definitions Status Bar Definitions Lights up when the Probe and Needle & Syringe Bluetooth Detected are detected on on the TrackPad. Needle ID displayed Unpair the Needle & Syringe Probe Needle & Syringe Needle &...
Optimal Positioning Calibrate the Probe and Needle & Syringe Optimize user-system positioning so that the ultrasound screen and procedure site are in the same line of sight, minimizing the need for head movement and body rotation. Each pad location has a unique optimal positioning. Ensure the Calibration Stand is secured to the Torso.
Select A Case Apply Gel Select Case List to browse the available training cases, sorted by region of interest. Apply a small amount (size of a small coin) of ultrasound gel to the TrackPad. Gel is optional but recommended for optimal use. Click to Note access...
Get Expert Probe Guidance Review Expert Findings Select Probe Guide to get immediate assistance with optimally orienting the probe to Select Findings button to review a narrated version of the ultrasound scan. acquire short- and long-axis views of the target structure. Click to access Probe...
Doppler Modalities Pulsed-Wave Doppler Select Doppler to assess vasculature using power, color-flow, and pulsed-wave Doppler. Click to access Doppler function Doppler Playback Controls The Doppler Playback Controls allows you to pause and play the Doppler recordings. Power Doppler Color-Flow Doppler Ultrasound scanning available when Doppler is enabled Activate Doppler...
Utilize Compression Advance Needle & Syringe Assess the target structure with compression by pressing on the TrackPad with the Probe. Once the target structure has been identified, place the Needle & Syringe on the TrackPad and orient correctly. Then, advance the Needle & Syringe “into” the vein. When needle is in the correct position, pull back on the Needle &...
Review Feedback Unsuccessful After aspirating, real-time feedback will show if the cannulation was successful or unsuccessful. Successful Click Try Again to repeat Click Next Case to move onto the next case.
Charging Needle & Syringe Charging Needle & Syringe Charge Needle & Syringe every six months and/or when the battery level gets low as During charging, the LED light displays the level of battery charge. reported by the simulator. Note Note After plugging in the Needle &...
Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Torso Cleaning Probe and Probe Adapter 1. Clean with mild soap and water. 1. Remove the Probe Adapter from the Probe. 2. To ensure longevity, each manikin should be cleaned after each training session and a 2. Wipe off any leftover ultrasound gel from the Probe and the Probe Adapter using general inspection should be conducted regularly.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Message wording Condition Action One or More Probe, TrackPad or Bluetooth Receiver Ensure all devices are connected, then SonoSim® Devices Not Found are not plugged into the Computer upon select “Retry. ” application startup. Note This message will also appear if a wire is poorly connected in the port.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Message wording Condition Action Needle Disconnected The Needle & Syringe stops This can occur as a result of three things: sending signal to the 1. The battery has run out. Needle & Syringe USB Receiver while the Charge. application is running.