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Copyright 2012 Cardionics
All rights reserved
Manual p/n: : 014-7003 Rev: C
Revised:April 25, 2012
Operator's Manual
SimulScope Bedside Auscultation System
Cardionics
910 Bay Star Blvd.
Webster, Texas 77598 USA
Telephone: 281-488-5901
Fax: 281-488-3195
Email: info@cardionics.com
Web site: www.cardionics.com
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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual SimulScope Bedside Auscultation System Cardionics 910 Bay Star Blvd. Webster, Texas 77598 USA Telephone: 281-488-5901 Fax: 281-488-3195 Email: info@cardionics.com Web site: www.cardionics.com Copyright 2012 Cardionics All rights reserved Manual p/n: : 014-7003 Rev: C Revised:April 25, 2012...
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read this information before using the SimulScope Bedside Auscultation System. It applies to the basic System as well as any optional equipment that may be used with the System. In this manual, WARNINGS describes precautions necessary to prevent injury or loss of life. CAUTIONS describes those precautions, procedures, techniques, etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CABLE IGURE 2.4. R ................................10 ECORDING SOUNDS 2.4.2 Using the HeartMan Wireless PC Receiver with the SimulScope…………………………………………………...8 2.5 P ............................11 LAYBACK OF RECORDED SOUNDS 2.6 Recording and Playback of Sounds and ECG……………………………………………………………………………….9 2.7 Using SimulScope as a Classroom Infrared Emitter with CardioSim………………………………………………………10...

  • Page 4: Product Description

    1.0 Product Description The SimulScope System is used for teaching heart, breath and bowel sounds and sending/receiving the same sounds over various Telemedicine systems. For a description of its use in Telemedicine, see Section 4.0, page 14. The SimulScope is a small, portable, battery-operated, (or line operated) wireless infrared transmitter that picks up heart and lung sounds and transmits them via infrared energy to wireless Heartman...
  • Page 5 The sounds are picked up by the stethoscope and connected to the SimulScope by a cable. A bank of infrared diodes (Figure 3) on the face of the SimulScope transmits the sounds as infrared energy to each HeartMan Infrared Headphone.
  • Page 6 Figure 4 - Front panel of SimulScope Figure 5 Graphic Equalizer Detail The above settings are considered normal for heart sounds. The X settings are for normal heart sounds and the 0 settings for breath sounds. Move the filters upward to accentuate and downward to attenuate.

  • Page 7: Set Up For Teaching

    The SimulScope is powered either from the AC line by use of the wall transformer or by the internal rechargeable battery. The SimulScope battery is rechargeable and will operate approximately 2.5 hours continuously when fully charged. The green power light on the SimulScope will turn orange to indicate a low battery condition.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Stethoscope Assembly

    2.3 Connecting the ECG cable (see Figure 8) If you do not have the SimulScope with ECG (SimulScope "R"), skip this section and go to Section 2.4. Some SimulScope models (SimulScope "R", p/n: 718-7006) are equipped with an ECG board that causes one of the LEDs on the front panel to flash each time a QRS wave is detected.
  • Page 9 Connect each of the ECG leads to the connector end of the supplied patient cable labeled R, B and W respectively. 4. Connect the connector of this cable to the INPUT section of the rear panel of the SimulScope labeled ECG.

  • Page 10: Recording Sounds

    PC Receiver is a variation of the HeartMan Infrared Headphone. It’s purpose is to wirelessly connect the SimulScope to a PC. This allows the user to not only send heart and lung sounds from the patient or SAM, the Student Auscultation Manikin, but also to a PC. No wires or cables are needed.

  • Page 11: Recording And Playback Of Sounds And Ecg

    Stethoscope output on the rear panel of the SimulScope. Then connect the Accessory Output on the rear panel of the SimulScope to the inputs on the Audio Interface Module. Adjust the amplitude to the traces by using the Input Volume knob on the bottom of the Audio Interface Module.

  • Page 12: Using The Heartman Infrared Headphone

    Refer to the Playback section of Figure 11. Connect the Audio Interface Module to the Stethoscope input on the rear panel of the SimulScope. Using the StethView Digital Recording System software, play the sounds and ECG. You will hear the sounds while wearing a HeartMan Infrared Headphone (supplied with...
  • Page 13 2.7 Using the SimulScope as a Classroom Infrared Emitter with the CardioSim Digital Heart Sound Teaching System. To use the SimulScope as a classroom infrared emitter with the CardioSim Digital Heart Sound Teaching System, connect the Stethoscope IN of the SimulScope to the Infrared Array on the rear...
  • Page 14 CardioSim VII control module by use of a cable. Then use the CardioSim in the normal manner. Turn the CardioSim speaker volume OFF and listen using Heartman Infrared Headphones. Use Cardionics cable, Cat. No. 711-7780 (not supplied). Connect Stethoscope IN...

  • Page 15: Cardiosim

    LEDs on the front panel (red, green and yellow) will also be lit. If any of these LEDs are not lit, the SimulScope should be returned for repair. It can still be used on an interim basis, but when convenient return to Cardionics for repair.

  • Page 16: For Classroom Teaching

    The SimulScope should be aimed at the students. The instructor can stand behind the SimulScope, if desired. If for any reason, the reception is not sufficient, try aiming the SimulScope at a mirror. NOTE: There are some florescent lights that interfere with infrared transmission. If sound is not clear, try dimming or turning off the florescent lights.

  • Page 17: Using The Simulscope With Sam, The Student Auscultation Manikin

    The transformer cable should be inserted into the DC IN port on the rear panel of the SimulScope. When used as a classroom infrared emitter, the SimulScope is used in the same manner as at the bedside except that the wall transformer will be used.

  • Page 18: Using The Simulscope With Harvey, The Cardiology Patient Manikin

    Connect the sounds output of Harvey, located on the lower right side of the Harvey cabinet to the Stethoscope Input of the SimulScope located on the rear panel of the SimulScope. Use Cardionics cable, Cat. No,. 711-0254 Turn ON a sound from Harvey, then turn the SimulScope ON and operate it as you would with a patient.

  • Page 19: Simulscope For Telemedicine

    There are always at least two stations - a sending station or location and a receiving station. 4.1 Using the SimulScope with Polycom or Tandberg Teleconferencing Systems. For sending, connect the output of the SimulScope to the audio input of the Tandberg or Polycom Teleconferencing System. Use Cardionics cable, Cat. No. 711-0248.

  • Page 20: Appendix A - Suggested Uses

    Teaching Bedside Auscultation. The SimulScope is ideal for use at the bedside and will transmit through glass or plastic partitions in an ICU/CCU or nursery. The stethoscope can be used as a microphone to communicate to students/listeners on the other side of the glass enclosure.

  • Page 21: Appendix B - Simulscope Parts List

    Heartman Infrared Headphone 718-7131 Cardionics stethoscope with Specialist stainless steel bell/diaphragm Cables 711-0243 SimulScope to PC Mic Input for recording or display 711-0244 PC to SimulScope Stethoscope IN for playback 711-0246 Polycom or Tandberg System to SimulScope for Receiving 711-0248 SimulScope to PolyCom or Tandberg Teleconferencing System Harvey to SimulScope for listening to Harvey’s sounds...

  • Page 22: Appendix C - Troubleshooting

    Check battery in SimulScope. Recharge, if necessary. Replace a single headphone battery to test the system. Best reception is achieved when the infrared diodes on the face of the SimulScope are pointing directly at the small window in the middle of the Heartman Infrared Headphone label.
  • Page 23 Heartman Infrared Headphone. There are several possible solutions as follows: 1.) turn off the lights, 2.) move the SimulScope transmitter so that it is not located directly under a florescent light. Ask the listeners not to stand directly under a florescent light or replace the florescent lights.

  • Page 24: Appendix D Recording Techniques

    Appendix D Recording Techniques 1. The room should be quiet. Most of the problems with recording heart sounds result from not having the room quiet and from lack of practice. Before attempting to record a patient, do several test recordings until proficiency is obtained. 2.
  • Page 25 Appendix D Recording Techniques (Cont.) b. By noting what happens to a sound or murmur when the bell is first applied lightly, and then with pressure, the examiner can judge, to a certain degree, the pitch of a sound or murmur. c.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Appendix E Specifications Cat. No. 718-7003 INPUTS: STETHOSCOPE: Electret microphone audio detector mounted in electronic stethoscope head with 5 feet flexible cable. ECG (OPTION): Provides differential amplifier with .5 to 40 Hz bandwidth, 1000 V/V gain, 100 dB CMR, 10 Mohm input impedance.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Pin Outs

    Specifications (Cont.) ACCESSORY OUTPUTS: SOUNDS: 3VppK nominal, 9VppK, max. 1K ohm output impedance. ECG (option): FM modulated, 4.5 KHz center frequency, 30 Vppk output for tape recorder. POWER: BATTERY: Nickel Cadmium battery pack w/external access for replacement. BATTERY LIFE: 2.5-3 hours continuous operating time on fully recharged battery. POWER/LOW BATTERY: Green indicator for power on/off.

  • Page 28: Appendix F - Limited Warranty

    Appendix F – Limited Warranty Cardionics warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original consumer purchase or from an authorized dealer. What this warranty covers: 1.
  • Page 29 We will ask for a credit card payment at the time of the call. If the repair is from an authorized Cardionics dealer or institution, Cardionics will ask for a purchase order number.

  • Page 30: Appendix G - List Of Figures

    Appendix G - List of Figures Page No. Figure 1 Bedside teaching Figure 2 Heartman Infrared Headphone Figure 3 SimulScope front view- infrared diodes Figure 4 SimulScope front panel Figure 5 Graphic equalizers Figure 6 Battery charging & power supply Figure 7...
  • Page 31 Using SimulScope with ..........17 CardioSim Product description ............. 1 with SimulScope ............10 Classroom Infrared Emitter using SimulScope in classroom ........10 Classroom teaching ............13 Recording ................7 Recording techniques ............21 Recording, Laptop .............. 7 ECG tracing with SimulScope ........... 5 ECG, Recording ..............

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