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SimMan Trauma

Maintenance

Arm

Replacing the arm

Remove the arm

Before starting, follow the Open the torso skin procedure.

  1. Lift the chest plate to expose the arm bolt.

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  2. a. Unscrew the arm bolt. Do not unscrew fully.

    b. Lift up the arm bolt.

    Note

    Depending on your product configuration, you'll follow a or b.

    a

    SimMan_Arms_Removing_the_Arm_02.svg

    b

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  3. Disconnect all cables and remove the arm.

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Replacing the arm

Take the new arm.

Video.ai How-to video: How to Replace Arms.

Attaching the arms

  1. Insert the arm in its socket

    SimMan_Arms_Attaching_the_Arm_01.svg

  2. a. Screw the arm bolt.

    b. Push down on the arm bolt.

    Note

    Depending on the model, you will follow a or b.

    a

    SimMan_Arms_Attaching_the_Arm_04.svg

    b

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  3. Close the chest plate

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Replacing IV Arm Catheter/Filter

Replace the IV catheter if it is damaged or if resistance is unrealistically high when injecting fluids.

  1. Unzip and fold down the IV arm skin to expose the IV catheter.

  2. Using the no. 4 Phillips screwdriver; remove the 4 screws and pull the IV catheter out of the arm.

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  3. Lift the IV catheter up and out, exposing the recess where the filter is located.

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  4. Lift out the IV filter and replace with a new filter.

Video.ai How-to video: SimMan 3G - IV Arm - How to Change the IV Catheter

IV Arm cleaning

Daily cleaning

When the day’s sessions are done, flush the IV Arm with air to remove any fluid/liquid in the system. Connect a syringe filled with air to the IV catheter, and flush the IV Arm with air until only air exits the overflow tube.

Before storage or shipping

Flush the IV Arm system with Isopropanol 60%-70%, and then flush with air.

Regular cleaning of IV Arm

Regular cleaning of the IV arm system is recommended as part of proper care of the product. Once or twice a month, the IV Arm system should be cleaned thoroughly

Video.ai How-to video: IV Arm - How to clean the IV system

NOTE

Do not use force if the IV fluid system seems blocked; it is likely that the simulator is not turned on.

  1. Ensure that the simulator’s power is ON, and that the IV Arm is properly connected.

  2. Connect a syringe filled with Isopropanol 60%-70% to the IV catheter, and flush the IV Arm System with it.

  3. Connect a syringe filled with air to the IV catheter, and flush the IV Arm until only air exits the overflow tube.

NOTE

Never store the simulator with isopropanol or liquid in the IV Arm System.