8
13
E.
If these measures do not unclog the venous system, try using a large (50 cc) syringe to force fluid
through the tubing.
F.
If none of these measures work, peel back the skin (soap up arm and skin generously with Ivory®
liquid detergent) of the arm to the knuckles (do not remove from fingers), and examine all tubing
for possible kinks. Soap up arm and skin generously with Ivory® liquid detergent, and return skin
over arm.
CARE OF SIMULATOR
After each class use, disconnect “blood” and flush the venous system. Return synthetic blood to the
storage bottle. Remove pinch clamp and IV sets from arm. Use tap water to flush venous system and
wash outside of arm with Ivory® liquid detergent and water. Excess water may be removed from the arm
by raising the hand, lowering the shoulder, and draining it into a sink or basin. Always remove the pinch
clamp from shoulder tubing and drain excess water from veins before storing.
Ordinary stains can be removed by washing with soap and warm water. Newsprint, similar printed paper,
plastic, and ballpoint pen will permanently stain the simulator if prolonged contact occurs. Stubborn
stains may be removed with Nasco Cleaner (LF09919U) simply by dispensing it on the area and wiping
with a soft cloth or paper towel.
CAUTIONS
1.
This synthetic blood is specially formulated to be compatible with the self-sealing veins and plastics
used in manufacturing the arm.
2.
DO NOT use dull or burred needles, as these will cause leaks in the system. Burred needles will
cause permanent damage. Use smaller needles (22-gauge or smaller).
3.
DO NOT allow “blood” to dry on simulator — it may stain the arm.
4.
Use only 500 cc of infusion fluid, as a larger amount will also increase the pressure of the venous
system, resulting in leaks.
5.
DO NOT clean the simulator with solvents or corrosive material, as they will damage it.
6.
DO NOT use for subcutaneous injection. Nasco’s Intradermal Injection Simulator (LF01008U) is
specially designed for intradermal injection training and practice.
7.
Nasco Vein Tubing Sealant Kit (LF01099U) will extend the useful life of the tubing.
SUPPLIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR CHILD INJECTABLE TRAINING ARM
LF00845U
Life
/
form
®
Venous Blood, 1 quart
LF00846U
Life
/
form
®
Venous Blood, 1 gallon
LF01099U
Vein Tubing Sealant Kit
LF03629U
Skin and Vein Replacement Kit
LF09919U
Nasco Cleaner
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 connec-
tions 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.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 14
PREPARING YOUR EQUIPMENT FOR USE WITH THE
NASCO
Life
/
form
®
CHILD 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 scissors, carefully cut the pressure line of the sphygmomanometer 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.)
SUPPLIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR CHILD BLOOD PRESSURE SIMULATOR
LF01096U
Electronic Control Unit with Sphygmomanometer
LF01189U
Amplifier/Speaker System
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