CAE Luna - Needle Decompression

Using Luna
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3. Use one hand to hold infant size mask in place and squeeze the bag with the other hand.
Bag Valve Mask
The chest excursions are visible when air fills the lungs.
Needle Decompression
A needle decompression can be performed on the right side of the manikin.
To perform pneumothorax needle decompression:
1. In the Maestro software, tap the Respiratory icon.
2. Scroll down and select Intrapleural volume: Right.
3. Increase the Intrapleural volume to 100 mL and tap Accept. This will automatically cease
chest rise and fall and lung sounds on the right side.
4. Insert a needle and catheter into the small hole located in the mid-clavicular line of the
second intercostal space.
Needle Decompression
Upon proper insertion, chest rise and fall and lung sounds will automatically start again on
the right side.
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