Torso
Connect Defibrillation Pads or Adapter Plates
The Patient Simulator can be defibrillated with semi automatic defibrillators and manual mode defibrillators.
Using Defibrillation Training Cables
The Patient Simulator is fitted with two defibrillator connectors (Apex and Sternum) for attachment of a Defibrillator Training Cable.
Laerdal can provide adapters that make the Defibrillation Cable fit several defibrillator brands. Designated Training defibrillator pads may also be fitted around the defibrillator connectors to resemble real defibrillator electrodes.
The Patient Simulator is not designed for use with single use real adhesive defibrillation electrodes.
Using Defibrillation Adapter Plates
To use a defibrillator with defibrillator paddles on the Patient Simulator, the defibrillator connectors must be fitted with designated Training Defibrillator Adapters Plates.
Press the Adapter Plates firmly into place.
NOTE
Always follow the safety instructions from the defibrillator manufacturer when using the defibrillator on the Patient Simulator.
During Defibrillation
During live defibrillation, the defibrillator and Patient Simulator may present a shock hazard. All standard safety precautions must be taken when using the defibrillator on the Patient Simulator.
NOTE
Defibrillation must be performed on the defibrillator connectors only.
To prevent overheating during defibrillation, do not exceed a defibrillation sequence of 3 shocks in 45 seconds followed by 1 minute of CPR.
After 30 minutes there must be at least 15 minutes pause in defibrillation before starting a new sequence.
NOTE
Do not repeat this for more than a 4 hour period.
WARNINGS
Do not spill fluids on the defibrillator connectors. Wet defibrillator connectors may lead to a shock hazard during defibrillation of the simulator.
The Patient Simulator must not be in contact with electrically conductive surfaces or objects during defibrillation.
Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator when it is OFF or if it is not functioning normally.
Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator without the torso skin.
Do not defibrillate the Patient Simulator in a flammable or oxygen enriched atmosphere.
The Patient Simulator torso must always be kept dry. Allow the Patient Simulator to acclimate before defibrillating. Sudden changes in temperature (moving the Patient Simulator from a cold environment to a warm environment and vice versa) may result in condensation collecting on the base board and pose a shock hazard. SimMan CC will automatically shut down whenever it detects a significant increase in internal temperature. If automatic shutdown occurs, allow the Patient Simulator to cool down before resuming the training session. Open the torso skin to speed up the cooling process.
Ensure that the Patient Simulator defibrillators connectors are securely tightened before connection of the Defibrillation Training Cable or Manual Defibrillation Adapters. Loose connectors may represent a shock hazard.
CAUTIONS
Do not defibrillate on the ECG connectors on the Patient Simulator. This will damage the Patient Simulator.
In hot conditions, intensive defibrillation may cause thermal shutdown of the Patient Simulator.
To prevent torso skin electrode pitting, do not apply conductive gel or conductive defibrillation pads intended for patient use.
Do not use automated chest compression machines on the Patient Simulator.