C. IV Bag
Hang bag at 18" height. Be certain
clamp on administration set is
closed before hanging.
D. Connect to Arm
The arm is supplied with a special
connector that fits arm tubing and
IV tubing. Insert connector from
IV tubing into tubing coming from
arm as shown.
E. Fill Venous System
1. Hold open end of shoulder tubing
over container.
2. Open clamp and allow
Life
/
form
®
Blood to flow through system
until steady stream exits without
bubbles through the open tubing
end.
3. Place pinch clamp on open
tubing end.
CLAMP OPEN
CLAMP
CLOSED
CONNECT
FIRMLY
OPEN CLAMP
Procedures That Can Be Performed
on This Simulator
A. Venipuncture
The
Life
/
form
®
Pediatric Injectable Training
Arm Simulator is now pressurized
and ready for venipuncture practice.
Venous pressure is altered by varying
the height of the IV bag. A height of
18" is a good starting point. Excessive
height may cause leakage through
previous puncture sites. Needle sizes
should be kept as small as possible to
minimize damage to the arm skin and
tubing. Refer to pg. 1 for identification
of vein sites.
B. Intramuscular Injections
The
Life
/
form
®
Pediatric Injectable
Training Arm Simulator has been
designed to include a soft foam area
in the shoulder to simulate the deltoid
muscle and allow practice for intra-
muscular injections. The injection area
can be easily located by palpation.
Although fluids may be used for IM
injections in this arm, it is recom-
mended that air be used when pos-
sible to prevent build-up of fluids in
the arm. If fluid is to be used, distilled
water is recommended, and the arm
should be allowed to drain before storing.
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