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Troubleshooting
of the Instructor Application will indicate which manikin is pulse
palpated.
AIRWAY CONTAMINATION
Problem
• Manikin airways have become contaminated from mouth-to-
mouth rescue breathing
Solution
• Clean the outside of the manikin with manikin wipes. Clean the
inside of the oral cavity with manikin wipes. Change the lung
bladders; see:
Maintenance - Replacing Lung Bladders .
Note: The manikin airways are not designed for mouth to
mouth rescue breathing or to be disinfected.
CHEST MOVEMENT
Problem
• No chest rise on manikin.
Solution
• Check that manikin is switched ON.
• Check that manikin is not in sleep mode due to inactivity.
Reactivate the manikin.
• Check that awRR is not set to zero on Instructor Application
(Patient Case or scenario)
• Check that airway complications like maximum air resistance or
laryngospasm are not set.
• Check if the internal compressor is switched off. See: Turning the
Internal Compressor Off/On.
• Check that any external compressed air source is switched off
and that the air tube is disconnected from the manikin.
• The internal compressor may have overheated. Wait
approximately 20 minutes for it to cool down. Remove blankets
or covers from the manikin, open the torso skin to facilitate
cooling.
• Chest-rise is set to bilateral (for example if ET-tube is inserted
too far into the bronchia).
• Chest-rise bladder is leaking or tubing to chest-rise bladder is
twisted, kinked or disconnected. Replace chest-rise bladder if it
is leaking, see
Maintenance: Replacing Chest Rise Bladders.
• Check air tubing for leakage; check that all connections are intact.
Replacing tubing if necessary.
• Shallow chest movements and the internal compressor runs
continuously. The internal compressor may be worn - contact
Laerdal Technical Service.
BLOOD SYSTEM
Problem
• No blood flow
Solution
• Make sure that the internal reservoir is filled with fluid.
Problem
Too low flow.
Solution
• Clean the blood system
• Check the flow setting in the Instructor Application
• The blood system may need to be re-calibrated. Contact your
local service representative.
• Replace filter
Problem
• Air when bleeding
Solution
• Bleed the blood reservoir empty and refill.
Problem
• Simulated blood is seen leaking from the back of the right leg
during filling or when the manikin is turned off.
Solution
• The internal reservoir may need to be replaced. Contact your
local service representative.
Problem
• Can’t fill the blood reservoir
Solution
• The filter may be clogged. If so, order a replacement fill bottle.
MANIKIN LIMBS
Problems
• Lack of motion in the legs
Possible Solution
• Loosen and re-adjust the hip joint nuts on the inside of the
pelvis. See: “Manikin Setup” for details on how to attach the legs
LUNGS
Problem
• Lungs not functioning properly
Possible Solution
• Check that the Airway resistance is not set to maximum in the
Instructor Application.
• Open the torso and chest plate. Check that the lungs are free to
expand and are not restricted by any cables.
• Check that the lung bladders are properly connected, and that
the tubes are not twisted.
• Check that the lung bladders are in a horizontal position and
inserted correctly. Ensure that the lung compliance O-rings lie
between the folds of the lung bladders.
• Check for flaws or ruptures in the lung bladders.
• Check that the two lung compliance O-rings are fitted correctly.
Replace O-rings if they appear to be damaged.
• Check that there are no obstructions inside the manikin airways
which may block air flow.
• If there is no change when adjusting lung compliance, contact
Laerdal Technical Service.