Safety Precautions - Laerdal VitalSim Arrhythmia Trainer Mode D'emploi

For monitoring purposes, lead placement snaps are located on the trainer
are as follows: (Photo 2)
a. RA (Right Arm)
b. LA (Left Arm)
c. LL (Left Leg)
d. RL (Right Leg)
Sternum
Photo 2
For defibrillation purposes, hands free electrode placement snaps are
located on the trainer as follows: (Photo 2)
• Sternum
• Apex
Rhythm may be read from monitor by applying hands free electrodes to
sternum and apex locations.
(Do not use gel.)
Laerdal Recommends:
Caution: Follow defibrillation protocol by avoiding contact between the
electrodes and any of the ECG sites while defibrillating.A load of up to
360 joules can be delivered.
Apex
Safety Precautions used during Defibrillation of a Patient/Trainer
1. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions provided
with your defibrillator and associated equipment.
2.This trainer can be shocked with actual voltages and current
used on a live patient. All precautions and safety measures must be used
during the defibrillation and pacing phases of training. Failure to follow
safety measures could result in injury or death to operators,
students or onlookers not heeding these warnings.
VitalSim™ Arrhythmia Trainer