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SimMan Critical Care

Replacing the pneumothorax bladders

Replace the pneumothorax bladders after multiple decompressions.

Before starting, follow the Open the torso skin procedure.

  1. Lift the chest plate to expose pneumothorax bladders.

  2. Slide the bladder(s) out.

  3. Disconnect the tube(s).

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  4. Discard used bladder(s).

  5. Select new bladder.

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  6. Slide bladder into place.

  7. Reconnect tube to the bladder.

  8. Replace chest plate.

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