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SimMan Trauma

Prepare sternal IO with blood

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  1. Attach the sternal IO bag to the sternal tube and close off the pinch clamp.

  2. Remove the sternal IO pad from the manikin chest.

  3. Remove the sternal tube from the sternal pad.

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  4. Fill the sternal IO pad with 7ml of blood. Ensure the pad is completely filled.

  5. Reattach the sternal tube to the sternal IO pad.

  6. Place the sternal IO unit in the sternal chassis. Slide the unit down and towards the neck, until it fits securely under the top edge of the chassis.

  7. Reattach the sternal IO pad.

NOTE

If bits of plastic from the module get stuck in the needle, flush the needle with fluid to dislodge the obstruction.