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Performing Simulations
Pelvic Components
Modular Components
SimMom is equipped with the following modular components:
1. Cervix Module 3. Postpartum Hemorrhage, including
Boggy Uterus and Retained Placenta
2. Amniotic Bag 4. Inverted Uterus
Cervix Installation
1. Fold back or remove abdominal skin (see Maintenance section
page 37, “Abdominal Skin Replacement”).
Caution: Folding the skin downward without support
underneath it may cause the skin to tear.
2. Unscrew the three black thumbscrews around pelvic ring clamp.
Remove pelvic ring clamp from clamping face.
Note: When removing pelvic ring clamp, lift so that it remains
parallel with the pelvis until it is clear of the screws.
3. Remove current cervix module if necessary and set aside.
4. Place new cervix module in position at pelvic inlet with flange
lying on top of birth canal flange.
5. Carefully align holes on cervix module with locating pins on
clamping face. Ensure that urinary connector is aligned with
similar notch on cervix module.
6. Replace pelvic ring clamp. Ensure it is properly aligned with
locating pins and urinary connector.
7. Position and tighten black thumbscrews until firm.
Note:
Do not over tighten thumbscrews.
Reservoir Cover
Pelvic Ring
Cervix
Pubic Bone
Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Floor Plate
Skin Plate
Perinium and Birth Canal
Popper Bar
Thumbscrew