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SimMan Critical Care

Cleaning the arm IM pads & absorbent sheets

The arm IM pad can be punctured numerous times before being replaced or dried. It can withstand up to 5 x 2 ml injections before needing replaced with a dry pad.

  1. Unzip the arm skin from shoulder to wrist.

  2. Remove the arm IM pad.

  3. Wring out the fluid from the pad.

  4. Completely air dry (approximately 12 hours).

  5. Lift out the IO arm bone.

  6. Remove absorbent sheet, if wet.

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  7. Discard used sheet.

  8. Select new sheet.

  9. Insert sheet into place.

  10. Replace arm IO bone.

  11. Ensure that base of IO bone slots into place.

  12. Place the IM pad back inside the shoulder.

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Video.ai How-to video: How to Replace Consumables Arm.