laerdal SimMan 3G - Administering IV Fluids; Draining Excess IV Fluid; Calibrating the IV Arm Flowmeter Using LLEAP; RFID Tag Setup

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SETUP SETUP
Administering IV Fluids
To prevent clogging of the IV system, use only purified water to
simulate IV drugs with SimMan 3G.
Acceptable Types of Purified Water:
– Distilled water OR
– De-ionized water.
Do not apply force when administering drugs to the IV arm.
Priming the IV Arm System
It is essential to prime the IV arm before first session each day.
Before administering any simulated drugs and to prevent backflow,
inject purified water in a continuous stream into the IV system.
Major movement/transportation of the Patient Simulator can result
in air pockets being introduced into the IV system and may require
additional priming.
Draining Excess IV fluid
The IV fluid system is an open system. IV fluids are drained as they
are administered.
Before Each Session
1 Attach the IV overflow tube to the fluid drain under the Patient
Simulator’s right arm.
2 Allow excess fluid to drain into a container during the simulation.
Calibrating the IV Arm Flowmeter
Using LLEAP
To calibrate the flow meter in the IV arm:
1 Click on the <Tools>, <Maintenance> menu in LLEAP, then
select the <Calibrate IV flow meter…> option.
2 Follow the on screen instructions in the Flowmeter calibration
wizard.
3 A confirmation message will appear if the calibration was
successful.
RFID Tag Setup
The SimMan 3G RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system,
features two antennae locations: one in the mouth and another in
the right arm. Whenever a RFID tagged device comes within range
of the antenna, it is automatically registered by the system. For
automatic drug recognition to function, ensure that all syringes or
devices carry an RFID tag.
RFID tagging Syringes / Airway Devices
The RFID tags come as part of the SimMan 3G Drug and Airway
Tag Kit. Tags are pre-printed with information to identify drugs, drug
concentration or device names.
1 Attach a strip of hook and loop tape (i.e. Velcro) to the syringe
or airway device of your choice.
2 If you are using stickers, place the RFID sticker on the pre-
printed RFID tag.
Note: When applying tags to syringes, ensure that the tag is as
close as possible to the needle end.
Note: When applying tags to other devices, place them on the
part of the device that is closest to the Patient Simulator.
You can choose to use your own drug labels on the RFID tags.
Ensure that the drug identification and concentration is consistent
with that of the RFID tag’s coding.
Using RFID Tags
See the Instructor Mode help file for more information on how drugs
and drug concentrations can be registered manually by the instructor.
RFID Tag use for Airway Devices
For reliable RFID recognition in the mouth region, ensure that the
RFID tagged device is brought within range of the antenna. The range
of the mouth antenna is approximately 10cm.
IV Setup for RFID Recognition
You can use your own equipment to set IV extension tubing. Keep in
mind that the point of insertion must be within range of the antenna
located around the IV port. If the point of insertion is out of range,
drugs will not be registered.
See the correct and incorrect IV setup for US catheter below:
Correct
In range of antenna
Incorrect
Out of range of antenna
It may take some seconds before the RFID tag is registered.
Note: Only one RFID device can be registered at a time. Allow only
one device at a time to come within range of the antenna.
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