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SimMan Critical Care

Replacing tibial IO

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  1. Attach the tibial IO drain bag to the tibial tube.

  2. Close off the pinch clamp.

  3. Roll down leg skin to access the tibial IO module.

  4. Remove the IO tape.

  5. Lift out the tibial IO unit from the leg.

  6. Remove the tube from the tibial IO module.

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  7. Remove the tibial IO pad from the tibial IO chassis.

  8. Discard used tibial IO pad.

  9. Ensure the nipple is retracted on the new tibial IO pad.

  10. Secure the tibial IO pad into the chassis and press the base of the pad until the nipple moves forward and locks into place.

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  11. Connect the tibial tube to the tibial IO unit.

  12. Insert the tibial IO module into the leg.

  13. Secure the module with tape.

  14. Roll the leg skin over the tibial module.