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VitalSim

Directions for Use

Overview and Intended use.

The VitalSim Base Unit and Remote Control are intended to be used in conjunction with an approved

manikin to simulate vital signs on the manikin.

The system consists of a Base Unit, connecting to a manikin, and a radio controlled Remote Control for

device operation. Both the Base Unit and the Remote Control are battery operated. The Base Unit can also

be used with an AC wall adapter.

VitalSim System includes:

Carry Case

Base Unit including battery case and batteries (6 C-cell)

Remote Control including batteries (4 AA-cell)

Remote Control to Base Unit connection cable

USB cable for connection to PC

DC power supply

Direction for Use

Operating Software on CD-ROM

Important Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Laerdal could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Hereby, Laerdal Medical declares that when carrying the CE-mark, the VitalSim product is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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VitalSim Directions for Use Overview and Intended use. The VitalSim Base Unit and Remote Control are intended to be used in conjunction with an approved manikin to simulate vital signs on the manikin. The system consists of a Base Unit, connecting to a manikin, and a radio controlled Remote Control for device operation. Both the Base Unit and the Remote Control are battery operated. The Base Unit can also be used with an AC wall adapter.
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Use with Laerdal Manikins The VitalSim is designed to work with a variety of manikins manufactured by Laerdal. The manikins range from adult, child and infant advance life support manikins to nursing manikins. The VitalSim will detect which type of manikin is connected and adjust physiological and menu functions accordingly. Selection of manikin can be overridden from the Setup Menu. Features ECG/Defib/Pacing Extensive ECG library.
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Overview VitalSim Base Unit A. On/Off button and Indicator. The button turns the unit on and initiates pre-set vital signs. Press once to turn the unit on. Press again to turn the unit off. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. The indicator is steady green if it has contact with the Remote Control. If there is no contact with the Remote Control the indicator will be blinking green. If battery needs to be replaced, the indicator will blink, alternating between green and orange.
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Start Once your manikin has been connected to the VitalSim, turn the Base Unit and Remote Control on. The VitalSim will automatically detect the connected manikin and set the initial parameters accordingly. Main Display The main presents the current status, and allows for modifying some parameters directly using the function keys. The main display is divided into five functional areas and a function key area. The upper area is the Logging and Scenario status area.
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Programming ECG Set Running Rhythm On the main display; using the left / right navigation keys highlight the ECG functional area and press the OK key to edit the rhythm. Note: you are also able to change some functions using the function keys instead of entering the functional area: • “HR+” and “HR–“ Changes the heart rate up and down. • “Extrasyst.” generates an extrasystole of the selected kind (on Sinus rhythms only), immediately after the button is pushed.
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Enable / Disable the Effect of Defibrillation When “Defib. Enabled” is selected; the Waiting rhythm will be automatically activated and replace the Running rhythm when a shock is delivered to the manikin. When the “Defib Enable” field is selected, Enable /Disable is selected by toggling the “OK” button or the function key labeled “Disable” / “Enable” Pacing If pacing is enabled, pacing pulses on the manikin with a current higher or equal to the set threshold will activate heartbeats.
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Sounds On the main display; using the left / right navigation keys highlight the sounds functional area. The sound volume for the selected / highlighted sound can be set directly from the main display using the “-“ and “+” function keys. The selected Vocal sound can be activated using the function key. (When Cough is the selected vocal sound, the function key would be labeled “Cough”.) The “Recall” function key reactivates the previously selected sound for the highlighted sound category.
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Set Vocal Sounds On the main display; using the left to right navigation keys highlight the Sounds functional area. Notice that whenever the Sounds area is selected, the selected Vocal sound can be activated using the Function key. Most sounds are activated once. The continuous sounds are toggled on off. To alter the Vocal sound, scroll down and highlight “Vocal”. Note that when “Vocal” is selected, the three last used sounds are available as function keys.
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Set BP menu: Use Left / Right keys to select function. Systolic and Diastolic BP can be adjusted using the Up/ Down keys, the “BP +/-“ keys or entered directly using the numerical keys. If running rhythm is VF or Asystole, BP cannot be set. Volume can be adjusted using the “+/-“ or the Up/ Down keys or directly through the numeric keypad. Auscultatory Gap (Korotkoff sound disappears in part of Phase II) can be toggled On / Off using the Up/ Down keys. Pulse strength can be adjusted using the Up/ Down keys.
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Log The top section of the main display controls log and scenario. The VitalSim automatically generates a log of events from it is turned on. Elapsed time and name for the current log is displayed in the upper left corner of the display. Unless saved, the log will be erased when the Base unit is turned off. The Log / Scenario section have controls for Pause and Resume, Restart and Save logs. In addition it is possible to log “Manual” events from the Remote Control.
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Scenario The VitalSim can run preprogrammed scenarios, generated on a PC-based scenario builder program. These scenarios can be transferred too the Base unit using the VitalSim PC utility program. Execution of a scenario is started using the “Scen” button on the Remote Control. Logs and Scenarios are synchronized in the following manner: • A new log is started when a scenario is started. • Pause and Resume affects both scenario and log. To start a scenario, press the “Scen” button.
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Specifications Remote Control: Batteries: Battery life: LCD display: Base Unit: Batteries: DC input: Sound input: Cuff pressure input: RF Communication: Frequency ranges. Operation range: ECG rhythms: Available ECG Rhythms: Rhythm Sinus Sinus w/ Unifocal PVCs* Sinus w/ Couplet.
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Specifications QRS Types: There are seven different QRS waveforms named “A” to “G” which can be selected. Available QRS types vary with each Basic rhythm. Supraventricular QRS types for: Sinus, A-tach, A-flutt, A-fib, Junctional, 1°AVB, 2°AVB types 1 and 2, 3°AVB (high rates), Atrial Pacemaker, PACs and PJCs A. Normal upright QRS-T. B. Upright QRS with ST depression and T inversion. C. Upright QRS with ST elevation. D. BBB. Broad R-wave with T inversion. E. Biphasic QRS with T inversion. F.
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Specifications Lung sounds: Lung sounds are synchronized to breathing rates, adjustable from 0 – 60 breaths / min. Available Lung sounds. Adult Child Infant Lung sounds: Manikin Manikin Manikin Normal Breath Sounds √ √ √ Fine Crackles √ √ √ Coarse Crackles √ √ √ Pneumonia √ √ √ Wheeze √ √ √ Stridor √ √ √ Pleural Rub √ Rhonchi √ √ √ Bowel sounds: Available bowel sounds.
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Specifications Blood Pressure: Pressure range Accuracy Calbration: Pulse: Available pulses: Palpated BP: 0 - 300 mmHg +/- 4 mmHg Pressure sensor must be calibrated to sphygmomanometer. See Setup menu. Carotid, Brachial and Radial Only 2 pulses can be palpated simultaneously. (Power considerations). Radial pulse turns off at systolic BP. Brachial pulse turns off at 20 mmHg, to prevent noise generation in auscultation area.