laerdal ALS Simulator Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction.............................................................................................................3
Cautions and Warnings (Intended Use) ............................................................3
Items Included .........................................................................................................4
Unpack ......................................................................................................................4
a) Attaching the Legs..........................................................................................4
b) VitalSim Connections ....................................................................................5
Getting Started .......................................................................................................5
a) Cricothyroid Membrane...............................................................................5
b) Pupil Replacement .........................................................................................5
In Use ........................................................................................................................5
a) Obstructed Airway ........................................................................................6
b) VitalSim Obstructed Airway.........................................................................6
c) Tension Pneumothorax Decompression...................................................6
d) IV Cannulation................................................................................................6
e) Intramuscular Injections ...............................................................................6
f) Urinary Catheterization ................................................................................6
VitalSim Functionalities .........................................................................................7
a) Cardiac Related Skills....................................................................................7
b) Blood Pressure Arm......................................................................................7
c) Heart, Breath and Bowel Sounds and Speech .........................................7
d) Spontaneous Breathing.................................................................................7
e) Airway Closures .............................................................................................7
After Use..................................................................................................................7
a) Cricothyroid Membrane/ Neck Skin Collars...........................................7
b) IV Cannulation................................................................................................8
c) Intramuscular Injection .................................................................................8
d) Urinary Catheterization...............................................................................8
e) Pneumothorax................................................................................................8
i) Mid-Clavicular.............................................................................................8
ii) Mid-Axillary................................................................................................8
f) Chest Drain......................................................................................................8
Maintenance.............................................................................................................9
a) Cleaning............................................................................................................9
b) Extend Cleanliness ........................................................................................9
c) Attaching/ Removing Arms...........................................................................9
d) IV Arm Skin and Vein Replacement............................................................9
TroubleShooting................................................................................................... 10
Technical Data ...................................................................................................... 10
a) General.......................................................................................................... 10
b) Wireless Remote Control ........................................................................ 10
c) ALS Simulator Manikin ............................................................................... 10
Parts........................................................................................................................ 10
Language Versions
Español ................................................................................................................... 11
Italiano .................................................................................................................... 21
Français................................................................................................................... 31
Deutsch .................................................................................................................. 41
Nederlands ............................................................................................................ 51
Norsk...................................................................................................................... 61
Svenska ................................................................................................................... 71
Suomi ...................................................................................................................... 79
....................................................................................................................... 87
日本語.................................................................................................................... 97
한국어.................................................................................................................. 107

Introduction

The Advanced Life Support Simulator is a realistic interactive training
manikin for simulating a wide range of advanced life saving skills in pre-
hospital emergencies. The simulator responds to clinical intervention,
instructor control, and comprehensive pre-programmed scenarios for
effective practice of diagnosis and treatment of a patient. With spontaneous
breathing, airway control, voice, sounds, ECG, and many other clinical
features, the Advanced Life Support Simulator is the fully functional pre-
hospital simulator.
ALS Simulator
The manufacturing quality of this manikin should provide many sessions of
training when reasonable care and maintenance are practiced.
Laerdal Recommends
Endotracheal Tube - Size 7.5
Laryngeal Mask Airway - # 4
Combitube- Large Adult or Trainer
KING LT - # 4
Needle or Catheter - Size 21-gauge or smaller
Cautions and Warnings
This product contains Natural Rubber latex which may cause
allergic reactions when in contact with humans.
Cautions and Warnings
• This product contains Natural Rubber latex which may cause allergic
reactions when in contact with humans.
• There are electronic components mounted inside the airway head.The
following techniques should not be performed on this manikin due to the
inability to properly sanitize the airway if they are performed:
• Mouth-to-mouth/Mouth-to-mask ventilation
• Insertion of simulated vomit for suctioning
• Lubricate the oral and nasal airways liberally with the lubricant provided
prior to inserting any instrument, tube or airway device into the airway.
Additionally, instruments and tubes should also be lubricated prior to use.
• Do not allow the manikin's skin to come in direct contact with ink or
photocopied paper, as this can permanently stain the skin.Avoid using
colored plastic gloves when handling the manikin, as they may also cause
discoloration.
• Care should be taken when palpating the pulses to not use excessive
force as this will result in no pulse being felt. Only two individual pulses
can be felt at the same time.
• If a training session involves the administration of fluids and/or drugs into
the IV arm, empty the arm immediately following the training session.
• Defibrillation
• Only apply the defibrillator to a defibrillation post or zap plate which is
properly mounted on the manikin's chest.
• Do not provide more than 2 x 360J defibrillator discharges per minute
as an average over a period of time to prevent overheating.
• The manikin chest must be kept dry. Special attention should be taken
when using IV Arm.
• Do not apply conductive gel or conductive defibrillation pads intended
for patient use to prevent chest skin pitting.
• Do not use cables or connectors with visible damage.
• Observe all normal safety precautions for use of defibrillators.
• Defibrillation must be performed over the two defibrillation
connectors only.
Air Tank Precautions: The right thigh of the ALS Simulator contains a
compressed air tank. Contents under pressure:
• Do not puncture
• Do not store in excessive heat
• Release pressure in air tank prior to shipment
Do not pressurize above 120 psi or remove any safety devices to increase
pressure.The tank protected with safety devices not allowing the pressure
to exceed 150psi. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the internal
parts of the right thigh. In the event of failure and contact the Laerdal
Service Center immediately for instructions.
This device generates, uses and possibly radiates radio-frequency energy. If
it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. In that case, the user is
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