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Using Ares
Pneumothorax (Needle Decompression)
By inserting a needle into the second intercostal space, mid-clavicular line, the sound of air being
released can be heard and the intrapleural volume is reduced. Chest excursion and breath sounds
automatically resume on the affected side.
Ares’ Torso
Cardiovascular System
The Ares manikin includes cardiovascular features that allow learners to practice basic assessment
and advanced life support skill sets. With the Ares manikin, learners can:
• Palpate pulses
• Place IV lines and catheters
• Administer IM and SQ injections
• Perform IO procedures
• Auscultate realistic heart sounds using a StethoSym (simulated stethoscope)
• Perform chest compressions
• Perform ECG monitoring
• Perform simulated defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing or real
defibrillation with a commercial defibrillator
Needle
decompression site
Needle
decompression site
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