Drug & Iv Administration - Laerdal SimNewB Manual Del Usuario

Blood pressure measurement
Using the blood pressure cuff supplied, the blood pressure can be
measured on SimNewB simulator's right arm. See the Setup guide,
page 8, for connecting the NewSimB blood pressure cuff properly, and
page 10 for calibration. The Korotkoff sounds can be listened to with a
stethoscope at the anticubital area.
Heart sounds
Heart sounds can be listened to with a stethoscope at the left side
of the chest. The volume can be adjusted from level 1 to 9. Level 8 is
default. The specific heart sound is set through SimPad or LLEAP.
NOTE:
Only use appropriate size neonate/infant stethoscope
ECG rhythms
3-lead ECG can be connected to the SimNewB simulator. ECG can be
monitored with normal ECG monitors or ECG-capable defibrillators.
The available ECG rhythms and QRS wave types are listed in the Detail
Specifications section. In addition, pulseless electrical activity (PEA) can
be set as the heart state.
Clinical Simulation
Defibrillation
Warning:
The Laerdal SimNewB must not be defibrillated or paced. The
ECG electrodes are not designed to absorb high voltage / high
energy shocks. Application of such shocks will cause a hazard and
destroy the SimNewB simulator's inner electronics.
Drug & IV Administration
IV access via the umbilical vein
IV fluids or simulated medications may be injected into the vein in
the umbilical cord. The fluids will accumulate in an abdominal fluid
reservoir (50 ml capacity), which must be emptied after use (see section
Maintenance After Use).
Cannulation of the umbilical vein can be performed with an umbilical
catheter (size 3.5F or 5F). Artificial blood can be added to the reservoir,
so that simulation team members can draw simulated blood when
testing the catheter for proper insertion depth.
Intraosseous access
Intraosseous access can be established bilaterally in the lower legs. IV
fluids or medications may be injected through the I/O needle. Each leg
contains a fluid reservoir of approximately 35 ml. To prevent leakage, it
must be emptied after each use (see section Maintenance After Use).
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