10
7
Figure 4
3. Be sure the clamp on the IV tubing is
closed, and hang the bag no more
than 18" above the level of the arm.
4. Attach the end of the IV tubing to
one of the shoulder tubings.
5. With the other shoulder tubing in a
basin or sink, gradually “flush” the
vascular system with synthetic blood
by slowly opening the clamp. Allow
some “blood” to pass through the
system until the air bubbles have
been eliminated.
6. Once the system is filled, use one of
the pinch clamps to close off the
blood outlet tubing. The venous sys-
tem is now full of “blood” and pres-
surized. Be sure to leave the clamp
on the IV tubing open.
7. After filling the venous system
according to instructions, the arm is
now ready for you to practice draw-
ing blood. Blood can be drawn any-
where along the pathway of the
vein. Distilled water, rather than
alcohol, should be used to prepare
the sites. Synthetic blood will actually
be aspirated once the vein is proper-
ly punctured.
8. Small diameter needles (20- to 25-
gauge) should be used.
Figure 5
B. Preparing the Arm for
Intravenous Infusions
1. Close the clamp at the end of IV
bag A tube, then fill with water (dis-
tilled water is recommended), and
hang not more than 18" above the
arm (Figure 5).
2. Appropriate intravenous infusion
needles (or butterflies) should be
used, and distilled water is recom-
mended as an infusion.
3. IVs can be started anywhere along
the pathway of the simulated vein.
Cleanse the sites with distilled water
only.
4. Attach the adapter end of the IV tub-
ing into one of the shoulder tubing
ends.
5. Place the other shoulder tubing end
in a basin or jar, and “flush” the vas-
cular system by opening the clamp.
Allow infusion (water) to pass
through the system until air bubbles
are eliminated. Shut off the flow with
a pinch clamp. The venous system is
now full and pressurized.
6. Insert an IV needle or butterfly in the
vein. “Flashback” will indicate prop-
er insertion.
7. Close the clamp on IV bag A tube
and remove pinch clamp from
shoulder tubing.
A
B
NASCO
Life/form
®
Blood Pressure Simulator
About the Simulator…
The NASCO
Life/form
®
Blood Pressure
Simulator is designed for years of mainte-
nance free operation as a training tool
for not only the nurse, doctor, or pre-hos-
pital healthcare 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 pal-
pable radial pulse is present in the wrist.
For additional uses, purchase the Blood
Pressure Speaker System (SB20146U) for
group demonstrations or review.
List of Components
1. Case
2. Arm with speaker wire
3. Electronic control unit
4. 6 “AA” batteries
5. 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 bat-
teries 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.
Install 6 “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 prop-
er 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.
Figure 2
The next step is to connect the simulat-
ed 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
female luer fitting attached to it. Attach this
to the male luer fitting at the top of the unit
marked CUFF.
(See figure 3.)
After the
pressure line fitting has been properly
installed, locate the plug that is at the end
of the wire which extends from the simulat-
ed 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 facto-
ry calibrated for use with the accessories
included in the kit. No further calibration
adjustments should be neccessary at this
time. If the unit is to be used with a
sphygmomanometer other than that sup-
plied with the unit, or if recalibration is
necessary at a later date, then see the
section titled “Calibration Procedures”.
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Figure 1
