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TRAINING ARM USER GUIDE The S401.100 Advanced Multipurpose Venous Training System is an interactive educational system developed to assist a certiied instructor. It is not a substitute for a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and not intended for clinical decision making.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2. OVERVIEW 2.1 FEATURES 3. INITIAL SETUP 3.1 UNBOXING 3.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3.3 DEVICE SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS 3.4 BLOOD DISPENSING BAG & STAND ASSEMBLY 4.
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 6. APPENDIX 6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 6.2 EXCLUSIVE ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 6.3 CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT 6.4 GENERAL INFORMATION iv | Table of Contents...
Weight: 12 lbs Length: 19 inches The S401.100 Advanced Venous Training Arms accurately represent an adult arm and hand, complete with the Cephalic, Basilic, Antecubital, Radial, and Ulnar veins. The simulators also feature subcutaneous injection sites on the volar side of the forearm and the lateral side of the upper arm, as well as an intramuscular injection site in the deltoid area.
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After drying, application of baby powder can return the arm to its lifelike feel. • IV Arm Only use Gaumard’s simulated blood provided in the standard package. Any other simulated blood • containing sugar or any additive may cause blockage and/or interruption of the veins in the IV arm.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 2. OVERVIEW 2.1 FEATURES Simulated cephalic, basilic, antecubital, radial, and ulnar veins • Subcutaneous injection areas on the volar side of the forearm and the lateral side of the upper arm •...
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 3. INITIAL SETUP 3.1 UNBOXING Lift the arm from the box and remove the bag it is shipped in. • Rest the arm on a bed or clean, lat surface. • 3.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS...
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 3.3 DEVICE SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS Procedure Device Size Needle stick 22 G or smaller Infusion of large amounts of luid 19 G / 14-18 G cannula General infusion 21 G / 20 G cannula...
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Place the arm on the base and secure it with the straps provided by gently pressing down on the snaps. Insert the venous tube to the dispensing bag port at the bottom of the bag.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4. WORKING WITH THE SIMULATOR 4.1 FILLING THE VENOUS SYSTEM Using the funnel, ill the blood dispensing bag with water or the simulated blood provided. The dispensing bag holds up to 1.5 Liters.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.2 SIMULATING VENOUS PRESSURE To simulate bulging veins from a tourniquet placement, follow the steps below: Attach the squeeze bulb to the dispensing bag at the squeeze bulb port. Apply the desired pressure to the veins via the squeeze bulb.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.3 SIMULATING COLLAPSED VEINS To relieve venous pressure or simulate collapsed veins, release the air pressure by loosening the squeeze bulb's valve. 4.4 INJECTION IN THE DORSUM OF THE HAND Three veins are located in the dorsum •...
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Rotate the arm to a prone position. Press the straps back in place. 4.5 IV INFUSIONS Unclamp the drainage tube to ensure the veins do not overlow when practicing injections, IV therapy or IV infusions.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.6 BLOOD COLLECTION Ensure the drain tube is clamped. To simulate a tourniquet, follow the steps in section 4.2 "Simulating Venous Pressure." Attach the black rubber stopper. Perform the blood collection exercise.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.7 FLUSHING THE VENOUS SYSTEM Clean and dry the vasculature at the end of the simulation session to prevent mold or clogs. Unclamp the drainage tube and place the end of the hose in a container.
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE When the blood dispensing bag is empty, reill the bag with a solution of 70:30 water to isopropyl alcohol. Attach the squeeze bulb to the port to purge the venous system. Continue to push air through it to dry.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.8 SUBCUTANEOUS & INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION SITES The arm contains 2 subcutaneous injection sites • The intramuscular site is located • on the deltoid of the arm. CAUTION: Avoid the use of iodine or Betadine-type solutions as these may permanently stain the arm skin.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.9 CHANGING THE INJECTION SITES The injection sites are removable and replaceable. To remove the subcutaneous sites, carefully roll down the skin. Lift out the used injection site and replace it with the new one.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 4.10 TB SCREENING SITES There are 2 TB sites on the arm that • may be utilized for TB screening. Perform the TB tests in the • sites highlighted below. Forearm Upper Arm...
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 5. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5.1 REPLACING THE ARM SKIN Starting at the top of the arm, gently slide the skin of the arm. To install the new arm skin, roll the skin onto to the clenched ist and slide it into place over the arm.
S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE It is recommended to tape the veins down to prevent them from kinking and sliding out of place. 5.2 REVEINING THE ARM Remove the Arm Skin Gently pull back the lip of the arm skin.
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Pull the arm skin completely of and set it aside. Remove the Veins Remove the injection pad from the upper arm and set it aside. Push the ill and drain tube in slight to...
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Disconnect the veins from the ill and drain hoses. Remove the vein tubing. 24 | Routine Maintenance...
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Reveining The following pictures depict the holes in the IV Arm with labeled numbers. These labels are not provided and are only for visual aid purposes. NOTE: The use of tools, such as needle nose pliers or a hemostat, are useful in the process of reveining the arm.
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Gently pull the vein tubing out through the opening at the upper arm. NOTE: This end of the tubing will be reconnected to the ill hose once the reveining is complete. Do not let it be pulled back into the arm.
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Feed the tubing into hole #4. Pull the tubing out through hole #5. on the ventral side. Feed the tubing into hole #6. Routine Maintenance | 27...
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Pull the tubing through hole #7 on the dorsal side. Feed the tubing into hole #8. Pull the tubing out through hole #9. 28 | Routine Maintenance...
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Feed the tubing into hole #10 on the ventral side. Pull the tubing out through the upper arm hole. Routine Maintenance | 29...
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE Reconnecting the Vein Tubing Both ends of the vein tubing should be visible through the upper arm opening. Reconnect the end of the vein tube that leads to hole #1 to the thicker, clear illing hose.
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S401.100 ADVANCED MULTIPURPOSE TRAINING ARM | USER GUIDE 6. APPENDIX 6.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Product Type Item Number Contents Dispensing Blood Consumable S401.100.811 Blood dispensing bag with tubing Artiicial Blood Consumable S401.100.812 One 4oz bottle Concentrate Arm Skin Consumable S401.100.813...
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