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HPS Care and Maintenance
Disconnect and drain the urine collection bag. 7.
Replace the empty IV bag in the system or store it appropriately.8.
The Foley catheter and urine collection bag can be left in place or removed as 9.
desired.
To prevent mold, mildew and fungus from growing in the GU system, occasionally flush
the system with a 1-liter IV bag of distilled water mixed with 10 mL of white vinegar.
Follow the procedure above for flushing the system using the vinegar solution, then
repeat the procedure using plain distilled water. The system should be cleaned in this
way about once every two months.
Repairing Cuts and Abrasions to the Mannequin
Cuts and abrasions to the HPS mannequin can be repaired easily using readily available
materials. Perform the following steps if a cut is found:
Clean the area around the cut thoroughly using alcohol swabs or liquid alcohol
1.
and cotton balls.
Allow the area to dry completely.
2.
Apply a small bead of cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue) to the surfaces to be 3.
repaired.
Wipe away excess glue with a cotton swab.
4.
Firmly press the surfaces together, taking care not to touch the wetted areas.5.
The following tips may be useful in the procedure above:
The repaired area may be gently “sanded” using a fine grit paper.•
A patch may be formed from the skin used to cover the crichothyroid cartilage to •
cover large cuts.
Disposable examination gloves are recommended to prevent inadvertent •
adhesion of skin to the mannequin.
Contact METI Customer Service to effect permanent repair of damaged •
mannequins.
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