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ABOUT THE SIMULATOR
The Nasco
Life
/
form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator is designed for years of maintenance free operation as
a training tool for not only the nurse, doctor, or pre-hospital health care provider, but also for anyone
involved in the training of health care professionals.
The Nasco
Life
/
form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator has digitally recorded blood pressure sounds that can
be varied by pulse rate and volume. The different Korotkoff phases can be identified and an optional
auscultatory gap can be selected. A palpable radial pulse is present in the wrist. For additional uses,
purchase the Amplifier/Speaker System (LF01189U) for group demonstrations or review.
LIST OF COMPONENTS
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Case
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Arm with speaker wire
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Electronic control unit
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6 “AA” batteries
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Sphygmomanometer
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Take the Blood Pressure Electronic Control Unit from the box and turn
it over, placing it face down onto a padded work surface. Locate the
“Open” compartment on the back of the panel where the batteries are
to be installed.
(See figure 1.)
Place your thumb or index finger on the
“Open” compartment and push up. This will open the battery compart-
ment. The compartment is marked as to the “+” and “–” positions of the
batteries. The battery bracket is now accessible to the user.
Actual product may vary slightly from photo. Nasco Healthcare reserves the right to change product
color, materials, supplies, or function as needed.
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Figure 1
Figure 2
Install six “AA” batteries as indicated by the orientation diagram embossed in the bottom of the bracket.
It is recommended that alkaline batteries be used for increased battery life. After the batteries have
been properly installed, reassemble the Blood Pressure Simulator by simply reversing the disassembly
procedures. Place the unit face up on the work surface and turn it on by pressing the on/off switch on
the top right of the unit.
(See figure 2.)
Observe the display and verify that a readable display is present,
indicating proper battery installation.
Note:
The control box has a battery saving feature which will turn the unit off after about 8-10 minutes if
no keys are used within that period of time.
The next step is to connect the simulated arm and speaker assembly along with the sphygmomanometer
cuff and gauge assembly included with the unit. First, locate the end of the pressure line attached to the
sphygmomanometer that has the male luer fitting attached to it. Attach this to the female luer fitting at
the top of the unit marked CUFF.
(See figure 3.)
After the pressure line has been properly installed, locate
the plug that is at the end of the wire which extends from the simulated arm assembly. Insert the plug from
the arm into the jack at the top of the unit marked ARM.
(See figure 4.)
At this point the Blood Pressure Simulator is ready for use. The unit has been factory calibrated for use
with the accessories included in the kit. No further calibration adjustments should be necessary at this
time. If the unit is to be used with a sphygmomanometer other than that supplied with the unit, or if recali-
bration is necessary at a later date, then see the section titled “Calibration Procedures.”
Figure 14
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Preparing Your Equipment for Use with the Nasco Blood Pressure Simulator
To adapt your sphygmomanometer for use with the simulator, it is first necessary to obtain the luer fitting
and the T-fitting included with the simulator, which is also available through your Nasco catalog sales
office. Using a wire cutting pliers or similar instrument, carefully cut the pressure line of the sphygmoma-
nometer about 2” from the gauge.
(See figure 14.)
Take the T-fitting and insert it between the two ends
of tubing that were previously cut.
(See figure 15.)
Assemble the portion of pressure line tubing over the
remaining barbed end on the T-fitting.
(See figure 16.)
Lastly, take the loose end of the tubing and push
the male luer fitting into it.
(See figure 17.)
Attach the male luer fitting to the fitting marked CUFF at the
top of the unit. Once all of the necessary connections have been properly made, go to the section titled
“Calibration Procedures” and calibrate the unit. When the calibration procedures have been completed,
the simulator is ready for use.
SUPPLIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE SIMULATOR
LF01096U
Electronic Control Unit with Sphygmomanometer
LF01189U
Amplifier/Speaker System
LF01072U
Replacement Cuff with Gauge
LF01125U
Electronic Control Unit Only
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