Laerdal SimJunior Manuel D'instructions page 5

Disclaimer
Use of the SimJunior patient simulation system to train personnel
should be undertaken under supervision of suitably trained technical
or medical personnel with an understanding of educational principles
as well as recognized medical protocols. As with all Simulators or
other such training devices, there may be approximations, variations
and inaccuracies in anatomical features and the physiological modeling.
This being the case, Laerdal does not guarantee that all features are
completely accurate.
Global Warranty
See the Laerdal Global Warranty Booklet, or see www.laerdal.com.
Country of origin - SimJunior is made in USA.
Laerdal Medical
P.O. Box 38
226 FM 116
Gatesville, Texas 76528, USA
General Simulator Care
Follow the instructions below to maintain optimum performance and
longevity of the Simulator and its components.
General Care
To maintain Simulator skins, wash hands before use and place the
Simulator on a clean surface. Laerdal recommends to:
– Use gloves during simulation scenarios. Avoid using colored
plastic gloves, as they may cause discoloration of the Simulator
skin.
– Do not use felt-tipped markers, ink pens, acetone, iodine, or other
staining medications near the Simulator. Take care not to place
the Simulator on newsprint or colored paper. Staining may be
permanent.
– Clean Simulator skins with mild soap and water.
Do not attempt to perform the following techniques on this Simulator
due to the inability to properly sanitize the airway:
– Mouth-to-mouth/mouth-to-mask ventilation
– Insertion of simulated vomit or fluids for suctioning
– If a training session involves the use of fluids in the IV arm, drain
the arm immediately following the training session.
– Only use Laerdal Airway Lubricant, and apply sparingly
– Rinse, clean, and dry Simulator component modules
– Fold the torso skin back and powder the inside of the torso skin to
decrease friction. Do not spill powder into Simulator chest cavity.
Environment
In cold conditions, wait until the Simulator has reached room
temperature before starting up.
To avoid overheating and reduce wear:
– When using in temperatures above 40°C (104°F), always allow
the Simulator to cool down between training sessions.
– When using in a bed, Simulator should not be covered with heavy
bedding which prevents heat transfer from the Simulator.
Introduction
General Simulator Handling
Take the following precautions to avoid personal injury or damage
to the product:
– Introduce fluids into the Simulator only as directed in this
document
– Lubricate the oral and nasal airways with the lubricant provided
prior to inserting any instrument, tube, or airway device. Also
lubricate instruments and tubes prior to use.
– Do not introduce humidified air into the system during ventilation
– Do not use the Simulator if the internal tubing and cabling is
disconnected
– Never use the SimJunior Simulator outdoors in wet conditions, as
this may pose a shock hazard or damage the Simulator.
– Using a defibrillator in temperatures over 35° C (95° F) may
cause overheating
Warning: Do not use automated chest compression
machines on the Simulator.
Caution Latex: This product contains Natural Rubber
latex, which may cause allergic reactions when in contact with
humans.
Defibrillation Hazards
SimJunior allows for defibrillation.
A conventional defibrillator may be used on SimJunior. During
defibrillation, the defibrillator and Simulator may present a shock
hazard. All standard safety precautions must be taken when using a
defibrillator on the Simulator.
• Read and follow all safety and operating instructions provided
with your defibrillator and associated equipment.
• Follow defibrillation protocol by avoiding contact between
the external paddles and any of the electrode sites while
defibrillating. A load of up to 300 joules can be delivered.
• Failure to follow safety measures could result in injury or death.
For more information, consult your defibrillator's original user manual.
Warnings:
– When performing defibrillation, use the defibrillator connectors
or the zap plate mounted on the Simulator's chest. Do not use
the ECG connectors which are designed exclusively for ECG
monitoring. Defibrillation on the ECG connectors will damage
the internal electronics of the Simulator and may cause personal
injury.
– Do not defibrillate the Simulator when it is turned OFF or if it is
not functioning normally.
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