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button. When a simulation is running, click this button to pause the
session.
Adjust Patient Parameters During Simulation
The Patient Monitor shows the patient’s current status. To manually
adjust the patient parameters, click the individual graphs or numeric
parameters. Pop-up menus allow the instructor to change the relevant
parameters. Hold the cursor over a numeric parameter for 1 second,
the selected parameter’s background will turn to grey and the mouse
pointer will change appearance, indicating that the scroll wheel can be
used to increase or decrease the value.
Stop Simulation Session
When the simulation session is complete, click the Stop button
< > below the < Start Scenario > button.
Debrief Log
The Debrief Log records the patient responses and learner events
that occur during simulation. Events can also be added manually by
the instructor. This information is then made available in debrief files
at the end of the simulation session.
To add a comment to the Debrief Log on user performance, click the
<
Add Comment
> button.
Save Files and Laerdal Debrief Viewer
Save the Debrief Log to archive and/or review later. Click < Debrief >
to start the Debrief Viewer. For more information, see The Laerdal
Debrief Viewer section of this manual.
Changing SimMom Settings During Simulation
By accessing the SimMom Dialog Menu , you can adjust the Seizure,
Boggy uterus, and Uterus bleeding settings during the simulation. Any
changes made in this window will not effect the default settings of
the manikin.
1. In the Instructor Application, click < Edit > in the Program Menu
Bar.
2. Select < Start SimMom Dialog > in the drop down menu.
3. Increase or decrease to desired values.
4. Click < Apply>.
Changing Default Setting
Default settings for simulations can be changed by accessing the
Configuration Menu . To access the Configuration Menu from
Instructor Application screen:
1. Select the < Edit > menu in the Instructor Application.
2. Select < Configuration > from the drop-down menu.
Note: Once the new default settings are saved, the new
parameters will become the start up default for future
simulations.
The following default settings are listed under the SimMom feature
set values heading on the Configuration menu.
– Tongue edema
pressure (0-6)
– Seizure intensity (75-100)
– Uterus pressure (0-6)
– Uterus bleeding
flow (60-100)
– Pneumothorax
pressure (0-6)
Fetal Monitor Scroll Speed
From the Configuration menu:
1. Select the < General > tab in on the Configuration screen.
2. Select the < Fetal monitor scroll speed > option under the Fetal
monitor subheading.
3. Adjust the speed in the drop down menu.