Administering drugs and fluids during simulation scenarios
To protect the sensitive electronics and sensors from damage caused by moisture, do not administer liquids in Emma/Emily.
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However, the administration of medications and fluids, and the preparation of these, is crucial during a training scenarios to practice under realistic conditions.
Connect a three-way stopcock to an extension.
Close the three-way stopcock towards the extension (toward the simulator) and connect a reservoir with sufficient filling volume (e.g., 500 ml) to the open part.
Then, connect another three-way stopcock to the first three-way stopcock and subsequently seal the first stopcock, for example, with a bandage. This prevents the three-way stopcock from being opened towards the simulator.
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When training participants establish an access (peripheral or UVC), the prepared extension is connected to the access. The second three-way stopcock can be used by the participants as usual, allowing for the administration of drugs and fluids.
The fluids will not flow into the simulator but into the reservoir bag.