3 Fill the Urine Bladder.…………………………………………… 8 4 Position the Squeaker Unit ..……………………………………. 8 5 Optional: Protection against fluid spillage………………………. 8 6 Attach MamaNatalie onto your body…………………………… 8 7 Hang the Uterus over the hook ………………………………… 8 8 Optional: For Cervix Landmark ………………………………… 9 To operate MamaNatalie …………………………...
MamaNatalie Kit Components MamaNatalie is available in two models and with NeoNatalie Newborn Simulator in either dark or light complexion: MamaNatalie Basic model MamaNatalie Complete model For users who already have a NeoNatalie Comprises items included in the Newborn Simulator. Two versions are available...
Introduction and Features MamaNatalie is a birthing simulator that makes it easy to create very compelling simulations of normal to more complex birthing scenarios. It is strapped onto the Operator, who is taking the role of the mother at the same time as manually controlling the following features:...
To Prepare for Simulation To Prepare NeoNatalie 1 Fill NeoNatalie with Water a) Pull out the filling extension from under the face skin. Open the valve. Apply your lips - or a bag- mask ventilation device for improved hygiene - to the valve and inflate until the body is partially inflated.
NeoNatalie by clicking the two connectors point with your thumbs as shown in the together. illustration above. To Prepare MamaNatalie 1 Inflate the Uterus Air Reservoirs The Uterus contains two reservoirs. Air can be manipulated from one reservoir to another to simulate various uterus conditions.
Test for correct inflation level: a) Compress Uterus Air Reservoir A with your b) When the grip on reservoir A is relaxed, air is hand. Reservoir B should feel firm to simulate distributed between both Uterus Air a contracted uterus. Reservoirs A and B.
Fluid Drain is inside the Collection Tray. Tip: Collect the blood in the Collection Tray for reuse by pouring it directly back into the Blood Tank. 6 Attach MamaNatalie onto your body 7 Hang the Uterus over the hook Strap MamaNatalie around your waist. Adjust...
Tip: Remove the Cervix Ribbon when cervix landmark is not needed during simulation training. To operate MamaNatalie 1 Preparing for simulating birth a) Fold the Stomach Skin down. Open the c) Pull the Stomach Skin back, to cover the Uterus.
2 Simulation of fetal heart sounds: Use a finger to tap on the back part of the Skeleton to simulate the desired heart rhythm. 3 Delivering NeoNatalie a) Place your thumbs into the Uterus. c) Assist the delivery by gently pulling the b) Push down on NeoNatalie’s body.
5 Controlling blood flow When starting with the Blood Valve in a Note: If the operator lies flat, tilt MamaNatalie closed position: Push the Blood Valve inwards MamaNatalie forward to keep the blood and slide it sideways to regulate blood flow.
6 Controlling Uterus conditions Unhook the uterus. Navel l To simulate Soft Uterus condition Hold the uterus air reservoir with a relaxed hand Navel above the navel. Note that your hand must be open (illustration on the right). When the Learner is palpating or massaging the uterus, the Learner will feel a soft uterus.
Note: Do not hang MamaNatalie to dry in direct sunlight. For a more thorough cleaning: 1 Soak the MamaNatalie Stomach Skin in water for an hour (soaking the neoprene in water will dissolve salt and chemical build-up in the material).
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- Do not use strong washing detergents for cleaning, since it may damage the product. - Do not leave MamaNatalie in direct sun light. - Do not leave MamaNatalie wet inside a bag. Clean it and dry it after use. Disassembly and reassembly It may be practical to disassemble MamaNatalie before cleaning or other maintenance.
Transport MamaNatalie can be transported ready for simulation. When transporting a water filled NeoNatalie, use the storage pouch included in the NeoNatalie kit. Alternatively transport NeoNatalie inside the Uterus of MamaNatalie. Troubleshooting Artificial blood flows when it should not - Check that the Blood Valve is in the closed position.
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Manufactured by Laerdal Medical in China. Contact address: Tanke Svilandsgate 30, P.O. Box 377 4002 Stavanger, Norway. Tel. +47 51 51 17 00 Fax +47 51 52 35 57 E-mail: mamanatalie@laerdal.no MamaNatalie, the Laerdal Logo, and “helping save lives” are all trademarks of Laerdal Medical.
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