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Amniotic Bag Installation
The amniotic bag is required during delivery simulations in which
blood and/or amniotic fluid will be used.
Note: Prior to beginning simulation, apply liberal amounts of
lubrication to the birth canal, cervix, baby, bag, and placenta (if
required). This greatly eases delivery of the baby.
To connect the amniotic bag:
1. Fold back or remove abdominal skin (see Maintenance section
page 37, “Abdominal Skin Replacement”).
2. Remove pelvic ring clamp, leaving cervix in position.
Caution:
Removing the cervix can cause leaks.
3. Place plastic wrap/cling film over cervix (if required, not included)
to simulate amniotic membranes.
Caution:
For best results, plastic wrap/cling film thickness
should be 20-30 microns. Thickness above 30 microns may
damage the manikin.
4. Thread main part of bag through pelvic ring clamp.
5. Position bag flange on top of cervix flange on pelvic clamping face.
6. Ensure holes align with pins, and urinary connector notches are
aligned.
7. Position pelvic ring clamp over flange.
8. Recheck position of pins and notches, and that blood feed tube is
not caught under ring.
9. Fit and tighten three black thumbscrews.
10. Connect blood feed tube (red Luer) to blood pump outlet (red
bulkhead connector).
Note: The same pump and connectors can be used to deliver
simulated amniotic fluid rather than blood, if this is required.
11. Apply lubrication to inside of bag by hand.
12. Apply lubrication to the baby’s head shoulders, body, and limbs as
described on page 24.
13. Introduce baby through top of the bag ensuring the head is fully
engaged into the cervix. Pour 100 ml of lubrication into the bag
and add 200 ml of water for a total 300 ml. Introduce placenta
(if required).
Warning: Do not fill the bag over 500 ml.