CAE Blue Phantom FAST Exam Ultrasound Training Model User Manual page 15

Refill the fluid using one of the filling methods described in the Fluid Setup section of this guide. A third way
is for users to refill fluid by simply re-injecting it:
• During use, the user immediately injects any withdrawn fluid back into the model at the injection
site.
• Take care not to inject any air into the model when using this method.
Different color fluids are used to assist you as you practice the procedure:
• Pericardial fluid is clear (or light red if red fluid was added to the clear fluid to simulate blood in
the pericardial fluid).
• Intracardiac fluid has two colors: Blue in the right heart and red in the left heart.
As you practice pericardiocentesis, you should see clear fluid when you are in the pericardium. If you see
blue or dark red fluid, you have inadvertantly entered the heart. Do not withdraw the needle. To make a
correction, follow these steps:
1. Re-inject the fluid removed from the heart (make sure you do not inject any air).
2. Withdraw the needle until you are in the pericardium.
3. Continue the simulated pericardiocentesis.
NOTE: Never inject fluid withdrawn from the heart into the pericardium, or from the pericardium into the
heart. Do not inject air into the heart or the pericardium because air will obstruct imaging. If air enters the
system, it must be removed. To do this, see the Troubleshooting section of this user guide.
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