CAE Luna - Fluids and Sounds Management; Fluid Types and Effects; Simulated Sounds

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Using Luna
Intravenous, Intramuscular/Subcutaneous, and
Intraosseous Medication
Learners can administer medications via IM/SQ injection, IV cannulation or intraosseous injection. For
more information on these medication administration techniques, see the Cardiovascular section of
this user guide.
Fluids
Currently, there are six fluids that can be controlled in Maestro using the Fluids view.
Sounds
A variety of simulated sounds are available to enhance realism. Sounds are controlled through the
instructor software and a patient must be running in the software for any sounds to be available.
To auscultate sounds on the Luna manikin, be sure to locate a stethoscope and set up the StethoSym
prior to beginning a simulation.
Fluid Type Use/Effect
Fluid Loss Volume
(Blood)
Reflects a decrease in total blood volume. “Blood Loss” proportionally
decreases both the red blood cell volume and the plasma volume accord-
ing to the current hematocrit.
Fluid Loss Volume
(Plasma)
Reflects a decrease in plasma volume. “Fluid Loss” decreases the plasma
volume without changing the red blood cell volume. It refers collectively
and generically to all fluid losses, including evaporative, transcellular (e.g.,
ascites, pleural effusion), bowel and third space fluid losses.
Infusion (Colloids) Reflects an addition to the plasma volume without changing the red
blood cell volume. Colloids include modified fluid gelatin starch solutions
(pentastartch and hetastarch), dextran and human albumin.
Infusion
(Crystalloids)
Reflects an addition to the plasma volume without changing the red
blood cell volume. The term crystalloid is used to describe salt solutions
for infusion: for example, normal saline, dextrose in water and Ringer’s
lactate.
Infusion
(Packed Red Blood
Cells)
A preparation of 70% red blood cells and 30% liquid plasma, often admin-
istered in severe anemia to restore adequate levels of hemoglobin and
red cells without overloading the vascular system with excess fluids.
Infusion (Whole
Blood)
The term whole blood is used to refer to blood that has not been sepa-
rated into its various components. It represents a preparation of 40% red
blood cells and 60% liquid plasma.