laerdal SimMan Essential - Troubleshooting - Lungs, Noise, Batteries, and Pulses; Lung Functionality Problems; Mechanical Noise During Auscultation; Battery Life Issues

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Troubleshooting
LUNGS
Problem
• Lungs not functioning properly
Possible Solution
• Check that the Airway resistance is not set to maximum in
the Instructor Application.
• Open the torso and chest plate. Check that the lungs are
free to expand and are not restricted by any cables.
• Check that the lung bladders are properly connected, and
that the tubes are not twisted.
• Check that the lung bladders are in a horizontal position
and inserted correctly. Ensure that the lung compliance
O-rings lie between the folds of the lung bladders.
• Check for flaws or ruptures in the lung bladders.
• Check that the two lung compliance O-rings are fitted
correctly. Replace O-rings if they appear to be damaged.
• Check that there are no obstructions inside the manikin
airways which may block air flow.
• If there is no change when adjusting lung compliance,
contact Laerdal Technical Service.
• If there is no change in lung resistance, contact Laerdal
Technical Service.
MECHANICAL NOISE DURING AUSCULTATION
In the Instructor Application, click <auscultation focus>.
BATTERIES
Problem
• Battery life is less than 150 minutes with healthy patient and
fully charged batteries.
Possible Solutions
• Batteries may be old, (recommended lifetime is 200
discharge cycles). Insert new batteries.
• Compressor may not function properly; consult your local
Laerdal Technical Services Centre.
PULSES
Problem
• Cannot feel pedal pulses
Possible Solutions
• Skin may be too tight over pulse units – re-adjust skin and
reboot.
CLINICAL FEATURES
- PNEUMOTHORAX BLADDERS
Problem
• Pneumothorax bladders are not functioning properly.
Solution
• Check tubing connection at base of the bladder, to ensure
that tubing has not been disconnected.
MANIKIN SHUTDOWN
Problem
• The manikin is unresponsive.
Solution
• Press and hold the <ON/OFF> button for 10 sec to force
shutdown the manikin.