User Manual
ALS Simulator 7 Laerdal
(B) Mid-Axillary Site (RIGHT):
1. Remove chest skin from tabs at the shoulder and back.
2. Remove pneumo bladder box from right side of torso. (Figure 4)
3. Disconnect bladder hose from inline hose connector, being sure hose does
not fall through hole and into torso.
4. Remove bladder from pneumo pad and discard.
5. Trim bladder tubing to match original tubing length to t this manikin style.
Connect new bladder hose to inline hose connector.
6. Fold and insert new pneumo bladder into pneumo box.
7. Replace chest skin over torso, being sure to secure skin at shoulder and back
tabs.
8. Fill puncture marks on exterior of chest skin with the Bladder Replacement
Kit.
NOTE: Bladders can be repaired using vulcanized or contact cement glue (not
provided). Cover punctured surface of pneumothorax bladders with glue. Allow
bladders to air dry completely overnight before replacing in the chest plate.
Chest Drain:
Mid Axillary Site (LEFT)
1. Remove chest skin from tabs at shoulders and back.
2. Remove the chest tube drain module from the left mid-axillary site of the
manikin. (Photo 14)
3. Insert a new chest drain module.
4. Replace the chest skin over the torso being sure to secure the skin at the
shoulders and both sides.
Maintenance:
Cleaning
1. Clean with mild soap and water; do not submerse the manikin or parts in
cleaning uids or water.
2. Use only on clean surface. Avoid felt tipped markers, ink pens, acetone, iodine
or other staining products and avoid placing the manikin on newsprint or
inked lines of any kind.
3. To ensure longevity, each manikin should be cleaned after each training
session and a general inspection should be conducted regularly.
4. Modules and all other parts should be drained and air-dried thoroughly
before storage and disinfected when needed. After use of injection pads (use
water only), accumulated water should be squeezed out. Do not store wet
foam pads in the skin. To prevent mildew or mold, pads can be soaked in
a mild solution of disinfectant and water or bleach and water. Squeeze excess
solution from pads, allow them to dry, then store or reinsert in manikin.
5. Articulating parts will benet from a light application of talcum powder prior
to training sessions.
To extend the cleanliness of your manikin:
1. Use a small towel and lightly dust the manikin head and chest with a small
amount of powder (provided). Wipe away any excess.
2. Use gloves when handling the manikin.
3. Avoid felt tipped markers, ink pens, iodine and newsprint, these will stain the
manikin.
Laerdal Recommends
Use only on clean surface. Avoid felt tipped markers, ink pens, acetone, iodine
or other staining products and avoid placing the manikin on newsprint or
inked lines of any kind. These will stain the manikin.
Attaching/Removing arms:
1. Remove deltoid injection pad from upper arm.
2. Detach chest skin from tabs at shoulders and back.
3. Remove skin to reveal internal portion of upper chest.
4. Lift hard chest plate to reveal inside sockets for arm connections.
5. Place one washer on threaded 4 ½” bolt.
6. Insert threaded bolt through upper arm and through torso so that it is visible
in chest cavity. (Figure 5)
7. From inside of chest area, slip a washer, a spring and another washer on bolt.
8. Screw a wing nut on bolt and tighten until desired articulation is achieved.
9. Replace hard chest plate.
10. Pull chest skin back onto shoulder area.
11. Connect chest skin to torso at shoulder and back tabs.
12. Replace deltoid injection pad on upper arm.
To remove arms(s), reverse procedure.
IV Arm:
Replacing Skin and Veins:
Laerdal Recommends
When excessive leaking occurs at the puncture sites, either a new vein
system or skin should be installed to reduce loss of uid.
We recommend working at a basin when replacing skin and veins.
Replacing skin:
1. Cut o skin. This can be done with a sharp knife or scalpel. (Figure 6)
2. Discard skin.
Replacing veins: (Keeping skin)
1. Lubricate inside of skin with liquid detergent; let it ow down into the nger
area.
2. Begin at top of arm and slowly pull skin down and remove from arm. Do not
roll, as that will cause skin to bind. Thumb will detach with skin.
3. Remove tubing from track in mandrel. Glue may need to be scraped away.
4. Rinse and dry vein grooves well and swab with alcohol. Be sure to remove
any excess glue.
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Fig. 4
Photo 14
Fig. 5
Fig. 6