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Introduction
– Instructor can simulate patient’s voice
Vascular Access
– Pre-ported IV access (bilateral)
– Subcutaneous and intramuscular injection sites
Birthing Baby
– Realistically modeled head with all head landmarks present
(fontanelles and sutures)
– Head designed and tested so it can be used for forceps deliveries
(rotational and normal) and vacuum delivery (kiwi and ventouse)
– Head can be easily manipulated by “puppeteer” and flexes
naturally as it is pushed through the birth canal
– Mouth for suction and Smellie-Veit (if required)
– The birthing baby’s body is designed to allow it to be easily pushed
through the birth canal
– Bony prominences of the hips to support Lovsett’s maneuvers
– Realistically positioned landmarks - scapulae and clavicles
– Arms and legs allow full articulation for all maneuvers required
during deliveries - particularly breech and shoulder dystocia
– Umbilicus and placenta (normal and retained)
– Fetal heart rate: normal, bradycardia and tachycardia (via software)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring - EFM/Cardiotocography - CTG
– EFM graphic display: fetal heart rate waveform and uterine activity
waveform.
– EFM is displayed on the patient monitor with mother’s vital signs.
– Fetal monitoring is recorded and it is possible to scroll back to
view on the patient monitor.
– The software allows the instructor to use the preset states as well
as utilize the customized parameters.
VitalSim Control Unit
The VitalSim control unit serves as the interface between the PC and
the manikin. VitalSim connects to the PC through the USB, powers
and controls the manikin, and provides feedback from the manikin
back to the PC.
A. On/Off button and indicator: Press once to turn the unit on.
Press again to turn the unit off. The indicator is steady green if the
base unit has contact with the manikin. If there is no contact with
the manikin, the indicator will blink green. If the battery needs
replacement, the indicator will blink, alternating between green
and orange.
B. DC Power supply input: Used for stationary training and to limit
battery consumption.
C. Manikin connector: Connects the base unit to the manikin.
D. Microphone input: External microphone attachment.
E. USB port: For connection to PC.
F. Remote connector: Not applicable to SimMom.
G. Blood pressure connector: Connects to the blood pressure tube
exiting lower right side of manikin.
H. Battery pack: Holds 6 replaceable C-cell batteries.
Patient Monitor
The optional Patient Monitor has a configurable touch-display. It
simulates a real patient monitor as found in hospitals and ambulances.
– The Patient Monitor Displays patient’s clinical status, including a
maximum of 5 waves and 14 parameters.
– Users can request radiology and lab reports from the instructor
via the Patient Monitor software.
– Video capture from the Patient Monitor display and the web-
camera can be stored for use in the Debrief Viewer.
– Electronic fetal monitoring on the Patient Monitor Interface
displays the fetal heart rate and uterine activity parameters.
Software
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) controls scenario and manikin
function via the Instructor PC, enabling the instructor to easily operate
and adjust mother and fetus vital signs. The GUI is highly configurable
and capable of running on-the-fly, customized, or preprogrammed
scenarios.
The electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) display on the GUI shows
the Fetal Heart Rate and Uterine Activity waveforms alongside the
mother’s vital signs. The software records at least ninety minutes of
fetal monitoring, which can be viewed by scrolling back on the patient
monitor. The instructor can use the preset states as well as utilize the
customized parameters.
Web Downloads
Visit http://www.laerdal.com to download the latest Directions for
Use and SimMom Software.