Anterior Fontanelle Variables -
The black pulse bulb allows for controlling pressure in
fontanelle area to simulate normal, bulging, and depressed
fontanelles.
1. To create normal or bulging fontanelles:
a) Turn silver knob on black pulse bulb clockwise to
finger tight.
b) Squeeze black bulb until desired fontanelle state is
achieved.
2. To create depressed fontanelles:
a) Turn silver knob on black pulse bulb counter
clockwise to loosen.
b) Allow air to release.
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Recommends:
Endotracheal tube
size – 3.5 ID
Straight laryngoscope
blade – size #1
Tracheostomy tube
size – 3.5 PED
Airway Management -
Spray pharynx, nostrils and all
intubation devices with a liberal
amount of manikin lubricant.
(Liquid soap may be used instead.)
Tracheostomy Plug -
The tracheostomy plug may be removed
by grasping firmly, then lifting up and then
out. To replace, press into hole.
Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning -
1. Mix solution of 1/2 cup mild liquid
detergent and 1/2 cup water.
2. Move the ribcage with speakers, by flipping it over the
manikin’s face. (Photo 1)
Photo 1
Rig Cage with
Speakers
Lungs
3. Remove the white lung bags.
4. Pour the mixture into the simulated lungs, enough for
suction catheter to pick up solution.
5. Reattach lungs to bronchial tubes.
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