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SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN
3/25/08
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SimNewB™
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Directions for Use
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  • Page 1 SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:22 PM Page 1 SimNewB™ ENGLISH Directions for Use www.laerdal.com...
  • Page 2 SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:22 PM Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UIDE SimNewB™ package contents ....4 Overview of Control Unit ..... . . 5 Overview of Remote Control .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    With realistic newborn traits and lifelike clinical feed- installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate ra- back, SimNewB is ideal for training for the specific needs of dio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- neonates.

  • Page 5: System Features

    IMULATION ONTROL TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING NTRODUCTION SimNewB™ Neonatal Simulator features NRP Simulation Support Materials Airway Features: • Materials mapped directly to the NRP course • Anatomically Accurate, Realistic Airway • Instructor support for consistent delivery of course content • ET tube Insertion •...

  • Page 6: Setup Guide

    PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ETUP UIDE Setup Guide SimNewB™ package contents The following parts are included in the SimNewB shipping carton. The kit may change over time. Comm. cable Baby hat Blanket IV Bag and Tubing kit Blood Pressure Cuff Manikin cable...

  • Page 7: Overview Of Control Unit

    R On/Off key: Press once to turn the Remote Control on. Press again to turn the Remote Control off. S Remote Control connector: Used for direct connection with the Control Unit. Use of the remote control with the SimNewB™ manikin is descri- bed in detail in section “Remote Control”.

  • Page 8: Battery Insertion Or Change

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:23 PM Page 6 LINICAL EMOTE ETAIL ROUBLE PC U NTRODUCTION IMULATION ONTROL TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ETUP UIDE Battery insertion or change Remote Control The battery status in the Remote Control is indicated in the upper right corner of the display. Batteries should be replaced immediately when battery empty is indicated.

  • Page 9: Overview Of Compact Compressor Unit

    TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ETUP UIDE Operation of Compact Compressor unit The Compact Compressor provides air for the SimNewB™ manikin’s breathing, movements and pulses, and CO to be mixed into the manikin’s expired air. Front side: Setup procedure: 1) See the instructions for use and labeling provided with the compressor.

  • Page 10: Manikin Connectors

    Note - The overflow tube has a valve to prevent leakage from the tube when not attached to IV-bag set. NOTE: For set up and assembly of the SimNewB ADVANCED, please see the SimNewB Advanced system installation guide. This is a...

  • Page 11: Remote Control - Setup Menu

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:23 PM Page 9 LINICAL EMOTE ETAIL ROUBLE PC U NTRODUCTION IMULATION ONTROL TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ETUP UIDE Remote Control - Setup Menu The Remote Control setup is voluntary. Only the Calibrate BP procedure need be performed before simulation use.

  • Page 12: Calibration Of Blood Pressure

    Factory setting is 15 minutes. Com. Channel To be able to operate several SimNewB™ or VitalSim systems by wireless remote control in the same vicinity, it is possible to select 5 different communication channels. Factory setting is channel 1.

  • Page 13: Clinical Simulation

    Muscle tone and motions The muscle tone of the SimNewB’s limbs can be set to repre- sent either a limp (poor muscle tone) or a normal newborn. The muscle tone impression can be enhanced with spontane- ous vigorous motions.

  • Page 14: Preset Patient State Levels

    For more realism at the resuscitation table, the control cables to the simulator can be hidden under the blanket provided with the manikin. Optional modules: The SimNewB manikin can be equipped with modules (Cat.no. 220-03550) that simulate complications of birth and congenital anomalies: - forceps laceration...

  • Page 15: Airway Simulation Features

    Do not insert fluids into the SimNewB manikin's airways. Securing the airway The SimNewB manikin's neck, jaw and airway is modeled to enable a normal newborn intubation scenario. The airway can be intubated either by direct laryngoscopy (straight blade size No.
  • Page 16 Cricoid pressure may be used by the simulation team member. The SimNewB™ manikin jaw is realistically hinged and flexible, for airway and intubation maneuvers. The SimNewB manikin vocal cords are realistically shaped and at a depth of 9.5 cm from the upper lip.

  • Page 17: Breathing Simulation Features

    The brightness can be controlled from the Remote Control. Assisted breathing The SimNewB manikin is designed for airway devices such as face masks, ET tubes (size ID 3.5mm recommended) and LMAs (size 1 recommended). The manikin is suitable for use with self-inflating bags and flow- inflating bags.
  • Page 18 (fourth intercostal space) into the pleural space. The rib structure can be palpated through the skin. The SimNewB manikin's pleural space is enc- losed so that the needle can not damage the inner compo-...

  • Page 19: Circulation Simulation Features

    5. Circulation Heart rate and Pulse The SimNewB manikin has a heartbeat and palpatable umbilical and right brachial pulses. The palpatable pulses can be switched on or off by the instructor. The heartbeat can be listened to using a stethoscope at the left side of the chest. The heart rate can be varied between 0 and 300 bpm.
  • Page 20 Each series of chest compressions is logged. Blood pressure measurement Using the blood pressure cuff supplied, the blood pressure can be measured on SimNewB manikin's right arm. See the Setup guide, page 8, for connecting the NewSimB blood pressure cuff properly, and page 10 for calibration.

  • Page 21: Drug & Iv Administration

    A feeding tube (size 8FR) can be inserted into the stomach. NOTE/Warning: Do not insert fluids into the SimNewB manikin's stomach! A suction catheter (size 10FR) can be inserted into the sto- mach for simulation of stomach content removal. Suction can...

  • Page 22: Manikin Preparation Before Use

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:23 PM Page 20 EMOTE ETAIL ROUBLE LINICAL PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE ONTROL TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING IMULATION Manikin preparation before use Inserting fluids into the umbilical reservoir Use a syringe to insert fluid into the abdominal reservoir. Do not fill more than 40 ml unless the IV bag is attached to the overflow tube.

  • Page 23: Maintenance After Use

    Maintenance after use The maintenance tasks listed below should be performed after the training session. For other service needs, contact your local Laerdal Technical Service Center. Tucking in the neck skin If the manikin’s neck has been extended, the neck skin’s lower edge may need to be tucked in under the body framework’s...
  • Page 24 Remote Control of the SimNewB™ manikin Start Figure 1 Once the SimNewB manikin has been connected to the SimNewB Control Unit, turn the Control Unit and Remote Control on. The Control Unit will automatically detect the con- nected manikin and set the parameters to the default values.

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:23 PM Page 23 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Operation Use the left / right / up / down navigation keys to move selecti- Figure 3 Selection box on box (see Figure 3) to the desired functional area of the dis- play.

  • Page 26: Preset Patient States

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:23 PM Page 24 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Preset Patient States On the main display, use the navigation keys to select the Preset Figure 4 Patient States functional area (Figure 4).
  • Page 27 SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:23 PM Page 25 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Set Lung Closures When the Lung Closures functional area is selected (Figure 7), Figure 7 the lung closure states can be set bilaterally (default) using the...

  • Page 28: Cardiac Parameters

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 26 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Cardiac parameters On the main display, use the navigation keys to select the Figure 9 Cardiac functional area (Figure 9), which shows the current he- art rate.

  • Page 29: Blood Pressure And Pulse Parameters

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 27 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Blood Pressure and Pulse parameters On the main display, use the navigation keys to select the Blood Figure 13 Pressure (BP) functional area (Figure 13), which shows the cur- rent BP and the manikin’s pulse status (on / off).

  • Page 30: Sounds Control

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 28 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Sounds control On the main display, pressing the quick execution Figure 16 key opens the Set Sounds menu (Figure 16). The icon is not available when the Preset Patient State or the Patient Motions functional area is selected.

  • Page 31: Patient Motions Control

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 29 LINICAL ETAIL ROUBLE EMOTE PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION TILITIES PECIFICATIONS SHOOTING ONTROL Patient Motions control On the main display, use the navigation keys to select the Figure 19 Patient Motions functional area (Figure 19), which shows the manikin’s current muscle tone and chestrise settings as descri-...

  • Page 32: Logging Of Events

    PC, or they can be erased using the Clear All Logs function. Saved logs can be retrieved later using the SimNewB system PC utility program. Logs can be transferred to the PC for per- manent storage, additional comments and printing.

  • Page 33: Running Preprogrammed Scenarios

    PC-based scenario builder pro- Figure 25 gram (see page 33). These scenarios can be transferred to the Control Unit using the SimNewB system PC utility program (see page 32). To start a scenario, press the Scen. key. It may take a few se- conds while scenario information is retrieved from the Control Unit.

  • Page 34: Tilities

    Follow the instructions from the installation program. Note: The SimNewB system Scenario Builder requires Microsoft Java Virtual Machine to be installed on your PC. This will be installed as part of the SimNewB system software in- stallation. USB Driver Installation...

  • Page 35: Tandard Pc Software Standard Scenario Builder

    SimNewB system unit. Log and Scenario Control This utility is used to load scenarios into the SimNewB system, and to retrieve logs that have been saved in the SimNewB sys- tem. Connect the SimNewB Control Unit to the PC using the USB cable.

  • Page 36: Detail Specifications

    SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 34 LINICAL EMOTE ROUBLE ETAIL PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION ONTROL TILITIES SHOOTING PECIFICATIONS Detail Specifications Detail Specifications Remote Control RF Communication Battery: 4 AA type (LR6) Alkaline batteries. Frequency ranges: Europe version 868,0 – 868,6 MHz Battery life: Approximately 20 hours.
  • Page 37 SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 35 LINICAL EMOTE ROUBLE ETAIL PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION ONTROL TILITIES SHOOTING PECIFICATIONS QRS Types Seven different QRS waveforms named “A” to “G” can be selected. Available QRS types vary with each basic rhythm.
  • Page 38 SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 36 LINICAL EMOTE ROUBLE ETAIL PC U NTRODUCTION ETUP UIDE IMULATION ONTROL TILITIES SHOOTING PECIFICATIONS Breath sounds Vocal sounds Breath sounds are synchronized to breathing Content rates, adjustable from 0 – 100 breaths / min.

  • Page 39: Trouble-Shooting

    #5 Check the cable to the Control Unit. #6 Check the batteries on the Control Unit #7 Still not working, call your local Laerdal Technical Support Office. Control Unit and Remote Control not working? #1 Check the batteries for both units. Check that the paper shipping strip has been removed from between batteries.
  • Page 40 SimNewB.qxp:SimNewB DFU EN 3/25/08 4:24 PM Page 1 © 2008 Laerdal Medical Corporation. All rights reserved Printed in USA Part no. 1005452 RevA...

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