3. Attach genitalia by sliding clear tube on genitalia into
flesh colored tube attached to the reservoir.
4. Replace connected reservoir and genitalia into
abdomen, making sure genitalia is sliding properly into
track.
5. Replace pelvic pin.
6. Replace chest skin, reattaching straps at back of
manikin.
Pelvic Support Pin must be replaced.
Failure to replace will result in pelvic spread.
If this occurs, the genitalia will no longer
fit properly in manikin.
Urinary Catheterization and Suppository
Insertion -
1. To fill urinary reservoir, remove chest skin from torso by
detaching straps on back of manikin.
2. Remove urinary reservoir (Photo 4)
and genitalia from
torso.
3. Using a syringe, fill reservoir to capacity and replace plug.
4. Replace chest skin, being sure to secure straps.
Laerdal
Recommends
Lubricate catheter
and suppository with
manikin lubricant or
full strength liquid
soap for easier
insertion.
Laerdal
Recommends
A size 8 French Foley
catheter is suggested
for urethral
catheterization
.
The anal opening is for suppository insertion only.
Troubleshooting:
What to do if there is difficulty in inserting urinary
catheter?
For best results, catheters should be well lubricated with
manikin lubricant or full strength liquid soap prior to using.
After several uses, the catheter may tend to “hang” when the
water has washed away the lubricant, causing friction and
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