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Care and Maintenance

Withdraw excess fluid to alleviate overfill, or, with the Quick Fill method, make sure the IV bag is not hanging 
any higher than 12 inches (30 cm) above the training model.

Removing Air

Fluid can evaporate from the model during shipment or during extended periods of non-use. Air may also 
enter through accidental injection during fluid filling or training use. This may cause the Simulex tissue to 
stick together in some areas, preventing fluid from circulating. Remove any air from the model for optimal 
performance.

To remove air:

1. Push 500 ml of fluid into the heart line labeled “Effusion.”

2. Massage the area on the surface of the model around the heart to help circulate the fluid.

3. With a helper, tilt the model up 6-10” (15-25 cm) with the legs higher than the head. Make sure 

to support the head/neck.

4. Let the model sit for at least one hour to allow any air to rise toward the spine. You can leave it 

overnight for this step, if preferred.

5. Use the included syringe to slowly pull the fluid out of the model.

6. Watch for air bubbles and let them rise to the top of the syringe.

7. Slowly push the fluid back in without pushing the air back in.

8. Repeat Steps 5 to 7 three to four times, as needed. 

9. Dispense any remaining fluid back into the container and use the syringe to remove any 

additional fluid. When the effusion is empty, the syringe will be under vacuum. Do not put 

excessive force on the syringe or the tissue may rupture.

10. If the procedure is not successful, fill the model again with 500 ml of fluid and let it sit overnight. 

Then repeat the procedure.

Summary of Contents for Blue Phantom Echocardiography and Pericardiocentesis Ultrasound Training Model

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Page 3: ...epair 2 Introduction 3 Anatomy 4 The FAST Models 4 The Echocardiography Pericardiocentesis Models 4 Equipment Overview 5 Using the Training Model 7 Setup 7 Fluid Setup 7 Training 9 Ultrasound Scanning...

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Page 5: ...ining model Do not pull on the training model skin This can cause the skin to tear Do not mark directly on the training model as this will permanently damage it Do not insert any objects or tools into...

Page 6: ...cidental fluid exposure Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for guidance May irritate eyes or skin flush well with water May contain pigments that stain clothing wash immediately with cold so...

Page 7: ...ic and transesophageal BPTEE1702 The FAST models are intended as platforms for the practice of Focused Assessment for Trauma with Sonography FAST and pericardiocentesis procedures Two models are avail...

Page 8: ...connector Models are delivered with minimal fluid Users must infuse additional fluid to prepare the model for use More information can be found in the Using the Training Model section of this guide Th...

Page 9: ...g additional items are required for training but not included with shipment Ultrasound system with with cardiac transducer and or TEE TOE probe Ultrasound gel Pericardiocentesis equipment per local pr...

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Page 11: ...odel 3 Set up the training model Put the model in the supine position on a very stable patient bed stretcher or table rated to handle an excess of 200 lbs 91 Kg Do not place the training model on an u...

Page 12: ...ore before filling for optimal imaging 6 Inject 10 ml of fluid 7 Remove 5 ml of fluid along with any air 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 until all the air is removed 9 Continue filling according to the tab...

Page 13: ...OE probe in simulation on a training model you must lubricate both the transducer and the mouth and throat of the training model with ultrasound gel This additional step is necessary because unlike li...

Page 14: ...it through the esophagus If there is resistance end the procedure immediately Do not flex the transducer excessively while the probe is in the model s esophagus This can damage the esophagus During i...

Page 15: ...racardiac fluid has two colors Blue in the right heart and red in the left heart As you practice pericardiocentesis you should see clear fluid when you are in the pericardium If you see blue or dark r...

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Page 17: ...pe Store the model with some fluid in any vessels and fluid spaces If these become dry it will damage the model and and cause poor ultrasound imaging If fluid was infused into the model during trainin...

Page 18: ...ixture into a syringe with tubing attached 5 Put the tubing into the model s throat and infuse the soap mixture through the tube into the esophagus 6 Flush the esophagus and throat with the soap mixtu...

Page 19: ...help circulate the fluid 3 With a helper tilt the model up 6 10 15 25 cm with the legs higher than the head Make sure to support the head neck 4 Let the model sit for at least one hour to allow any ai...

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