Skip to main content

SimMan Critical Care

Cleaning the fluid system

The fluid system should be cleaned thoroughly once or twice a month.

NOTE

During the cleaning procedure – Tank empty warning - may occur in LLEAP Software. This message can be disregarded during the cleaning procedure.

Video.ai How-to video: Clean the fluid system.

Emptying the internal fluid tank

  1. Ensure that the Patient Simulator is ON.

  2. Connect an empty fill bottle to fluid Inlet.

  3. Fluid from the internal tank will automatically drain into the fill bottle.

  4. When the flow stops, disconnect the fluid connector.

Paligo__Trauma_Prepare_Simulated_Fluids__02.png

Caution

Connecting a full fluid unit to a Patient Simulator with an already full internal tank will result in system overflow. Fluid will drain out of the right leg. Repeatedly overflowing the system may damage the product.

NOTE

Place the fill bottle on the floor or below the Patient Simulator to facilitate emptying the fluids.

Video.aiHow-to video: Empty Internal Fluid Reservoir.

NOTE

The video shows the fluid inlets. Use the fluid inlet here.

Clean the fluid system with isopropanol

  1. Connect a fill bottle with isopropanol to the fluid and air connector; the filling of isopropanol into the internal reservoir will start.

  2. In LLEAP, check the boxes forSweat, Ears, Eyes, and Urine (polyuria).

  3. Allow the fluid system to flush until clear fluid runs out of all outlets.

  4. When finished, press Activate Filling to deactivate the filling procedure.The LED indicator on the Activate Fill will turn off.

  5. Leave the bottle connected for approximately 30 seconds to let the internal tank drain completely.

  6. In LLEAP uncheck all the secretion boxes and disconnect the fill bottle.

Flush the isopropanol out of the fluid system

  1. Connect an empty fill bottle to the fill panel.

  2. Open the Circulation and Fluids tab in LLEAP and check the boxes for Sweat, Ears, Eyes, and Urine (polyuria).

  3. Wait until there is no more fluid emitted from the Patient Simulator, then press Activate Filling once again so that filling is disabled (LED indicator should be turned off).

  4. In LLEAP uncheck all boxes and move the sliders all the way to the left. Disconnect the fill bottle and wounds.

CAUTION

Never store the Patient Simulator with isopropanol or liquid in the Fluid or Blood System.