Fluids System For manikins such as Apollo that are equipped with fluid systems: • Do not modify the reservoirs or any assembly component. • Always protect your eyes, skin, and clothing against accidental exposure.
• Do not expose the CO 2 canister to heat above 140° F, as rupture may occur. • Never point the CO 2 canister towards your face or someone nearby. • Use only CAE specified CO 2 canisters. Regulator Assembly •...
Should exposure to hazardous battery components occur, or in the event of a fire, follow all local first aid measures and safety protocols. Transport Information CAE complies with the most current International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations when transporting and shipping Li-ion batteries. The following terms are defined as follows: Consignment - Equivalent to the term "shipment,”...
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Shipping regulations and requirements may vary depending upon: • Wattage of the battery. • Whether the battery is shipped independent of, contained within, or packed with the equipment. When transporting batteries CAE follows these documentation and labeling requirements: Item Description Batteries Shipped Independent of...
To properly regulate psi, the optional wall air kit must be used in conjunction with the facility supply source and facility wall adapter. The wall air kit is an additional optional accessory. When using a CAE External Air kit in conjunction with a supply source at a facility, it is recommended that the facility air supply be 30-psi to 60-psi (2-bar to 4-bar).
At six feet, two inches (188 cm) in height and weighing 100 pounds (45.36 kg), Apollo is fully operational in the supine, lateral, prone and seated positions. The simulator offers features like arm pronation and supination; breath, heart and bowel sounds; palpable pulses;...
Equipment Overview CO2 Canisters (Prehospital Only) Four CO2 canisters are included with Apollo to supply the on-board CO2 exhalation feature. Power Adapter and Cord The simulator comes with a power adapter and cord; no other power cord should be used with Apollo.
FX Simulated Wound Kit enable instructors to create real-life scenarios at authentic locations. Optional Equipment Patient Monitor Mircosoft Surface Go Tablet Apollo Replacement Lithium Battery External Compressed Air Kit External CO2 Kit Air Compressor Hands-Free Training Cables...
External CO2 Kit The External CO2 Kit gives the user the ability to connect Apollo to an external source of CO2 (30-120 psi). The External CO2 Kit includes a flexible 30 ft (9 m) hose attached to a preset air regulator and an adapter for wall or tank fittings.
In addition, Apollo has the assessment, cardiovascular, genitourinary, and trauma features familiar to CAE customers plus an SpO finger probe, fluids on board, bilateral noninvasive blood pressure, and IV access.
• Plug in the tablet, manikin, and rechargeable accessories to a power source using only the power cords provided. Use the diagram provided in the Unpacking Your CAE Manikin to identify the designated cords associated with this equipment.
Failure to wrap the manikin in a sheet may result in permanent damage to the manikin skin. CAE is not responsible for damage to the manikin skin if the manikin is not wrapped in a sheet while using the stretcher.
Power on the laptop. Step 5: Connect to the Simulator’s Network Once Apollo simulator and the Instructor laptop are both powered on, they automatically establish a wireless connection and, when the Internet Explorer browser is opened, the Maestro software launches.
From the desktop screen, tap the Maestro app. The CAE Maestro Desktop Icon The Maestro start page appears. b. Tap the CAE Maestro icon. The CAEMaestro Icon The Maestro application starts and is ready to be used with the simulator. It will connect to the simulator automatically in the future.
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From the desktop screen, tap the Maestro app. The Maestro start page appears. b. Tap the CAE TouchPro icon. The TouchPro application starts and the TouchPro Workstation is ready to be used with the simulator. It will connect to the simulator automatically in the future.
Optional Step: Connect External Air Using the External Air kit allows Apollo to be run by an external air source rather than the internal compressor. The air hose can be connected to or disconnected from Apollo at any time. When the external air pressure is sensed, the pump internal to Apollo turns off automatically.
• Discontinue use of this equipment if leakage or visible damage is evident. Optional Step: Detach the Arms Apollo’s arms may be removed for use with trauma scenarios. To detach Apollo’s arms: a. Unscrew and remove the locking pin at the elbow.
The trauma fill tank is used to fill the on-board blood reservoir. Step a: Attach the Overflow Bottle to the Trauma Fill Tank Assembly The overflow bottle is used to collect overflow when the Apollo on-board tank is filled. To attach the overflow bottle to the trauma fill tank: 1.
Using Apollo SING POLLO Once the simulator is assembled, the Apollo manikin is ready for learners to practice and master new competencies, interventions, and skills during clinical scenarios. To create a fully immersive simulation experience with advanced intervention capabilities and realtime data feedback, the Apollo simulator utilizes instructor-led software with scenario programming capabilities.
To use the head secretion features: 1. Using a 50 ml syringe, prime the line of the desired secretion by injecting fluid into the NOSE, MOUTH or EYES port on Apollo’s left shoulder until fluid emerges from the secretion sites.
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The NOSE, MOUTH and EYES ports Apollo Prehospital’s Left Shoulder 7. Open the clamp and allow fluid to flow into the simulator. 8. Keep the IV bag attached. Adjust the flow rate manually using the roller clamp. Note: Cleanup is very important when using simulated fluids. For more information about cleaning the fluid out of the manikin, see the Care and Maintenance section of this guide.
Apollo Prehospital’s Respiratory system is comprised of the airway management, spontaneous breathing and ventilation features. On Apollo Nursing, various clinical signs such as breath sounds, chest excursion and airway patency can be physically demonstrated. A series of speakers inside each simulator can generate a range of breath and throat sounds used in diagnosing conditions.
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Chest Tube Both Apollo Prehospital and Nursing has the ability to simulate chest tube drainage. The Chest Tube sites are located bilaterally in the fifth intercostal space. Ensure all fluids have been removed from previous uses before each new use to prevent overfilling.
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Chest Tube ports Apollo’s Right Shoulder 7. Open the clamp and allow fluid to flow into the simulator until fluid is seen in the Apollo Priming Tube. 8. Once fluid appears in the Apollo Priming Tube, remove the Apollo Priming Tube. The simulator is ready for chest tube insertion.
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When the Chest Tube feature is used on Apollo Prehospital, the simulator automatically detects the tube insertion and creates a log entry. On Apollo Prehospital, if a small volume of fluid is needed to simulate proper chest tube insertion, the internal reservoir may be filled.
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Intubation The upper airway of the Apollo manikin is designed to allow for intubation and laryngoscopy. Direct laryngoscopy as well as oral and nasal tracheal intubation can be performed using devices such as endotracheal tubes, nasopharyngeal airways, and oropharyngeal airways.
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Using Apollo Airway Secretions (Nursing Only) Apollo Nursing allows for suctioning of fluids from the airway using a manual feed. Ensure all fluids have been removed from previous uses before each new use to prevent overfilling. Tracheostomy Suction To use the airway secretion feature: 1.
Care and Maintenance of this user guide. Cardiovascular System The Apollo manikin includes cardiovascular features that allow learners to practice basic assessment and life support skill sets. With the Apollo manikin, learners can: • Palpate pulses •...
Carotid pulses are also controlled together. Pulses are controlled (enabled, disabled, and deficits) from the Maestro software. All pulses, unless altered by an SCE, are enabled by default. For more information, see the Maestro for Apollo User Guide. IV Cannulation Veins for the IV Cannulation feature are located in the dorsum of the hands, forearms and antecubital fossa region of the arms.
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To prime the IV access ports, connect a 50 ml syringe filled with distilled water (with clinically appropriate food coloring if desired) to the IV FILL port on Apollo’s right shoulder and firmly inject all 50 ml. This primes the arm and charges the system for Flashback and Venipuncture support.
Intraosseous (IO) Cannulation and Administration Apollo also allows for humeral intraosseous (IO) cannulation and administration. The designated IO site are located on Apollo’s left shoulder and right tibia (optional). Use a 25 mm needle only with IO cannulation. No more than 1 ml of fluid should be flushed per cannulation. Ensure all liquid is removed from previous use.
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For more information setting up fluids on the manikin using the trauma fill tank, see the Setup section of this user guide. For cleaning after using fluids, see Care and Maintenance section of the user guide. For more information on how to operate the software, see the Maestro for Apollo User Guide. Hemorrhage Control When bleeding is controlled (e.g., hemostat, tourniquet), the action is detected and logged, and the...
Apollo can detect the compressions, and the physiology responds accordingly. On Apollo, a 5-lead ECG is emitted from the appropriate positions for display on a standard monitor. To produce ECG signals on a monitor, connect the lead unit to the ECG contacts (or snaps) located on the manikin.
The manikin can receive simulated electrical therapy by administering defibrillation through the software or by using the SymDefib device with a live defibrillator. Simulated Defibrillation For instructions on administering defibrillation through the software, refer to the Maestro for Apollo User Guide. Commercial Defibrillation The manikin is designed to safely absorb the energy discharged from commercial defibrillators.
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Coarse ventricular fibrillation and high-rate ventricular tachycardia cardiac rhythms are automatically recognized as “shockable” rhythms. • With each defibrillation, Apollo automatically records the amount of energy discharged and the time defibrillation was performed. The simulated patient response to defibrillation is determined by the scenario script or instructor intervention. Thus, cardioversion is not automatically determined by the physiological models.
Using Apollo Blood Pressure Apollo supports non-invasive blood pressure measurements, and systolic and diastolic readings can be obtained and manipulated through the software. Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure To manually adjust the systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure: 1. From the Cardiovascular panel, select the parameter of desired blood pressure.
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CAEApollo Using Apollo 1. Connect the extension from the T-fitting on the blood pressure cuff adapter to either of the NIBP ports on Apollo’s left andright side shoulders. NIBP LEFT port Apollo Prehospital’s Left Shoulder NIBP LEFT port Apollo Nursing’s Left Shoulder NIBP RIGHT port Apollo’s Right Shoulder...
At appropriate cuff pressures, the radial pulse disappears and Korotkoff sounds are produced. Gastrointestinal System Apollo produces realistic bowel sounds. Auscultation of normal and abnormal bowel sounds can be performed with a stethoscope. In addition, on Apollo Nursing, gastric lavage and gavage can be administered. Gastric Gavage and Lavage (Nursing Only) Apollo Nursing has a gastric reservoir that allows for simulated nasogastric gavage and lavage.
CAEApollo Using Apollo Genitourinary System Apollo may beconfigured with either male or either of which allows for the insertion of a urinary catheter.The genitourinary system also provides for the excretion of urine. Changing the Simulator’s Genitalia Apollo comes with male and female genitalia.
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5. Connect to the simulator by attaching the end of the IV spike set tubing to the GU port on the simulator’s left shoulder. The GU port Apollo Prehosptial’s Left Shoulder The GU port Apollo Nursing’s Left Shoulder 6. Open the clamp and allow fluid to flow into the simulator. There is a reservoir inside the simulator that fills up with the fluid.
Medication Administration Simulated Medication Certain medication administration can be simulated using the instructor software. For more information on administering medication in the software only, see the Maestro for Apollo User Guide. Intravenous, Intramuscular/Subcutaneous, and Intraosseous Medication Learners can administer medications via IM/SQ injection, IV cannulation or intraosseous injection. For more information on these medication administration techniques, see the Cardiovascular section of this user guide.
A variety of simulated sounds are available to enhance realism. Sounds are controlled through the instructor software and a patient must be running in the software for any sounds to be available. To auscultate sounds on the Apollo manikin, be sure to locate a stethoscope prior to beginning a simulation.
Following the use of the simulator, make sure all components are properly handled and correctly removed or placed into storage. Note: Do not attempt to open or repair any simulator components with out authorization from CAE Customer Service or their representative. Doing so may void the warranty. Many hardware components within the simulator and Instructor Workstation are not user-serviceable.
Gently rub the soiled area with a soft cloth to remove most marks and stains. DO NOT use solvents or abrasive pads. Inspect the manikin for damage or puncture marks. If damage exists, contact CAE Healthcare Customer Service immediately for a repair. Prompt repair prevents expansion of the damaged area.
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Always depressurize the tank, remove trauma fluid and clean the tank before performing maintenance. The pump assembly may need periodic lubrication. Call CAE Customer Service for details if the pump loses the ability to create pressure, squeaks loudly or is difficult to move.
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Damaged pump cylinder Contact CAE for service. gasket or o-ring Turn valve until it returns to a “sealed” position. Tank pressure relief valve is set to “open.”...
Care and Maintenance Step 4: Power Off the Manikin To power off the manikin, carefully pull back the skin on Apollo’s left hip and hold the power button for two seconds. The light on the button will blink, indicating shutdown is in progress. Allow up to 30 seconds for complete shutdown.
To recharge the battery, disconnect and remove the battery from the simulator and connect to the external charger provided. WARNING: When handling Apollo’s batteries, be sure to adhere to all the cautions and warnings. Recharging should take approximately four hours.
Important : Do not attempt to open or repair any simulator components. Doing so may void the warranty. If damage exists, contact CAE Customer Service immediately for a repair. Prompt repair prevents expansion of the damaged area. Prior to storing the product: •...
A - R PPENDIX ECOMMENDED LINICAL UPPLIES The following clinical supply sizes are recommended for use with Apollo. Other sizes may cause damage to the simulator and should not be used. Recommended Tube, Needle and Apollo Prehospital Apollo Nursing Airway Sizes...
DIP switch position 6 on the handset determines if the iPhone microphone input or the standalone microphone input is enabled. When DIP switch position 6 is set to the OFF position, the standalone microphone jack is enabled for the standalone microphone, provided by CAE. Handset and CAE -provided Microphone To use a microphone compatible with an iPhone (three-pole jack), set DIP switch position 6 to ON.
Troubleshooting CAE Customer Service is available to help with issues, should they arise. However, sometimes you can speed up the customer service process by performing diagnostics before calling and eliminating some problems on your own with the help of the following instructions.
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