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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Adult Venipuncture Injection and Training Arm should be completely drained of fluid and
dry after each use. Simulated blood can be reused.
A. Draining and Rinsing the Simulator
1.
Disconnect the fluid supply bags and drain simulated blood into the supplied pint bottle.
2.
Fill one bag with water and reconnect to a shoulder tube.
3.
Reconnect the other rinsed fluid supply bag to the open shoulder tube.
4.
Open both clamps and allow the system to flush.
5.
Repeat with clean water until the water runs clear from the arm.
6.
Drain the fluid supply bags and leave the caps open to allow the inside to air dry as much
as possible.
7.
Excess water may be removed from the arm by raising the hand, lowering the shoulder,
and draining it into a sink or basin.
8.
Remove the clamps from the fluid supply bag tubing as they can cause permanent kinks
and restrict fluid flow.
B. Cleaning the Simulator
1.
Wash the outside of the arm with mild liquid detergent and water.
2.
Stubborn stains may be removed using Nasco Cleaner (LF09919U, sold separately).
Simply dispense the Nasco Cleaner to the stained area and wipe clean with a soft cloth or
paper towel.
C. Maintaining the Simulator
1.
Nasco Vein Tubing Sealant Kit (LF01099U) will extend the useful life of the tubing.
Note:
Nasco Vein Tubing Sealant cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
2.
Vyna Bond, purchased separately (see Supplies and Replacement Parts, can be applied
to the skin to repair puncture sites.
CAUTIONS
1.
This synthetic blood is specially formulated to be compatible with the self-sealing veins
and plastics used in manufacturing the arm.
2.
NEVER use synthetic blood for intramuscular injection.
3.
DO NOT use dull or burred needles, as these will cause leaks in the system. Burred nee-
dles will cause permanent damage.
Use smaller needles
(20- to 25-gauge).
4.
DO NOT allow “blood” to dry on simulator — it may stain the skin.
5.
Use only 500 cc of infusion fluid, as a larger amount will also increase the pressure of the
venous system, resulting in leaks.
6.
DO NOT clean the simulator with solvents or corrosive material as they will damage it.
7.
Newsprint, similar printed paper, or plastic will permanently stain the simulator if pro-
longed contact occurs.
8
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Adult Venipuncture Injection and Training Arm should be completely drained of fluid and
dry after each use. Simulated blood can be reused.
A. Draining and Rinsing the Simulator
1.
Disconnect the fluid supply bags and drain simulated blood into the supplied pint bottle.
2.
Fill one bag with water and reconnect to a shoulder tube.
3.
Reconnect the other rinsed fluid supply bag to the open shoulder tube.
4.
Open both clamps and allow the system to flush.
5.
Repeat with clean water until the water runs clear from the arm.
6.
Drain the fluid supply bags and leave the caps open to allow the inside to air dry as much
as possible.
7.
Excess water may be removed from the arm by raising the hand, lowering the shoulder,
and draining it into a sink or basin.
8.
Remove the clamps from the fluid supply bag tubing as they can cause permanent kinks
and restrict fluid flow.
B. Cleaning the Simulator
1.
Wash the outside of the arm with mild liquid detergent and water.
2.
Stubborn stains may be removed using Nasco Cleaner (LF09919U, sold separately).
Simply dispense the Nasco Cleaner to the stained area and wipe clean with a soft cloth or
paper towel.
C. Maintaining the Simulator
1.
Nasco Vein Tubing Sealant Kit (LF01099U) will extend the useful life of the tubing.
Note:
Nasco Vein Tubing Sealant cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
2.
Vyna Bond, purchased separately (see Supplies and Replacement Parts), can be applied
to the skin to repair puncture sites.
CAUTIONS
1.
This synthetic blood is specially formulated to be compatible with the self-sealing veins
and plastics used in manufacturing the arm.
2.
NEVER use synthetic blood for intramuscular injection.
3.
DO NOT use dull or burred needles, as these will cause leaks in the system. Burred nee-
dles will cause permanent damage.
Use smaller needles
(20- to 25-gauge).
4.
DO NOT allow “blood” to dry on simulator — it may stain the skin.
5.
Use only 500 cc of infusion fluid, as a larger amount will also increase the pressure of the
venous system, resulting in leaks.
6.
DO NOT clean the simulator with solvents or corrosive material as they will damage it.
7.
Newsprint, similar printed paper, or plastic will permanently stain the simulator if pro-
longed contact occurs.
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