laerdal VitalsBridge 100, Directions For Use Manual

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Page 2: ...nvasive Blood Pressure NBP All Models 13 Temperature All Models 15 Electrocardiogram ECG and Respiration VB300 VB200 16 Invasive Blood Pressure IBP VB300 only 17 Capnography Side stream End Tidal CO2...

Page 3: ...andardized Patients and Low Fidelity Patient Simulators 36 Laerdal High Fidelity Patient Simulators 37 Power on the Patient Simulator 37 Power on the PC Used to Run the Patient Simulator Software 37 P...

Page 4: ...talsBridge instrumentation and its associated cables are latex free Support For technical assistance contact VitalsBridge customer support e mail support vitalsbridge com phone 1 435 200 3402 1 801 48...

Page 5: ...ould be stored and operated at temperatures below 120o F 49o C and punctures should be prevented They should not be heated Do not inhale the gas Adequate training and expertise are required to work wi...

Page 6: ...optional hard wire network communication with the VitalsBridge VB200 VB300 7 Invasive blood pressure transducer cables VB300 8 Portable CO2 Regulator with mounting bracket VB300 Computer and Software...

Page 7: ...imulator software allowing for vitals sign changes in a patient simulator to be seamlessly updated on the real patient monitor Whether you are using a low fidelity simulator a high fidelity simulator...

Page 8: ...VitalsBridge Directions for Use 7 rev A 5 Each model of the VitalsBridge supports different vital signs and device connection options detailed in the table below...

Page 9: ...tware that sends simulated vital signs from a Windows PC or Android mobile device to the VitalsBridge Establish Communication with the VitalsBridge Step by step instructions start on page 24 Connect t...

Page 10: ...an incorrect power supply may damage the VitalsBridge and void the warranty The VitalsBridge is turned on by simply pressing the power button in the lower left corner of the top surface of the device...

Page 11: ...ernal router or to an external router Note If you have just reconfigured your VitalsBridge to connect to WiFi the light will not turn on until you have first closed out of the VitalsBridge Connector s...

Page 12: ...All Models Video Link https youtu be XF5gfQ2txwY Pulse oximetry or SpO2 is used to determine the oxygen saturation of a patient s blood It also will provide a pulse measurement SpO2 simulation by the...

Page 13: ...ger inside the slot c Slide the cable attached to the SpO2 probe through the slot on the side of the Oximeter Adapter box d Open the probe slightly and push the probe firmly into the slot onto the whi...

Page 14: ...lates non invasive blood pressure by mimicking the pulsing of an artery The NBP tubing from the patient monitor is connected to the VitalsBridge and when the patient monitor initiates an NBP reading t...

Page 15: ...c Connect the appropriate adapters and connectors to the NBP cable from the patient monitor if necessary 3 Connect the NBP cable to the labeled NBP port on the VitalsBridge 4 Run a blood pressure cycl...

Page 16: ...te the temperature cables They are short white cables that have an RJ 11 connector on one end and a transducer connector on the other 2 Plug the RJ 11 connector end into the VitalsBridge 3 Connect the...

Page 17: ...addition a respiration by impedance signal is also produced by the VitalsBridge Configuring ECG 1 Using the ECG harness from the patient monitor connect each lead to the VitalsBridge Match the corresp...

Page 18: ...ng should appear on the monitor after a few moments Notes when using IBP a connection to every waveform is not required for the VitalsBridge to function Unused IBP ports on the VitalsBridge may be lef...

Page 19: ...es and hands when installing and handling CO2 cartridges Warning Mishandled CO2 cartridges may become projectiles Install or Remove the CO2 Cartridge Video Link Install https youtu be 3Fu4dNAQD k Vide...

Page 20: ...threaded connection on the regulator can be seen Hold the regulator in one hand align the cartridge under the housing and quickly turn it clockwise into the regulator Do not stop until tight Do not ov...

Page 21: ...ported by air Capnography sampling line Video Link Install https youtu be yxPfPMJwV9E The VitalsBridge 300 is configured to simulate side stream capnography Capnography is the measurement of concentra...

Page 22: ...te Choose the appropriate VitalsBridge installation software carefully There may be specific installation software that is compatible with a particular version of a patient simulator e g a particular...

Page 23: ...the Windows search function i e S VitalsBridge Connect the VitalsBridge to the Connector Software Once the Connector Application is running any available VitalsBridge units will appear in the Connect...

Page 24: ...Connector Android App is available for download on the Google Play Store Using an Android mobile device navigate to https play google com store apps details id com dynasthetics vitalsbridge Alternati...

Page 25: ...Note Only one connection is needed at any given time Establishing the VitalsBridge PC Connection Bluetooth The PC communicates with the VitalsBridge using the radio frequency communication RFCOMM prot...

Page 26: ...re that Bluetooth is toggled on 3 When prompted to add a device choose Bluetooth 4 Choose the VitalsBridge When first connecting the name of the device will be a unique name followed by a string of 4...

Page 27: ...es 7 Launch the VitalsBridge Connector software Note If you are having difficulty pairing a previously paired VitalsBridge follow these steps 1 Power off the VitalsBridge 2 Open Windows Control Panel...

Page 28: ...nstall the appropriate drivers for RS 232 communication over USB Please wait approximately two minutes for the appropriate drivers to be installed Alternatively consider restarting the computer prior...

Page 29: ...ps youtu be gfPWRhEgsxM When connecting the VitalsBridge to a patient simulator using an Ethernet cable ensure the cable is functional and is securely connected between the Ethernet ports of the Vital...

Page 30: ...reless router or access point note that both the SSID and password fields are case sensitive and UPDATE 3 You may verify that the VitalsBridge connected to the WiFi and has been assigned an IP address...

Page 31: ...Power on the VitalsBridge 2 Run the VitalsBridge Connector Software 3 Connect the VitalsBridge to the connector software or app 4 Manually control the desired vital signs via the connector software o...

Page 32: ...or Software see below SpO2 Calibration The VitalsBridge is pre calibrated with factory settings for a Nellcor standard probe SpO2 calibrations are stored on the VitalsBridge When the set SpO2 value si...

Page 33: ...ation and SUBMIT The user interface will instruct you to wait for a period of time This is necessary to allow the SpO2 reading to stabilize on the vital signs monitor before entering the value as some...

Page 34: ...not a reading from a patient simulator The process of entering in a SpO2 value is repeated until enough points are found for an accurate calibration reading Once enough calibration points are measure...

Page 35: ...eckbox is selected 5 Take the temperature probe on the spot check monitor from its cradle followed by unchecking the Force Temp Off checkbox 6 Wait for the monitor to take a reading CO2 Calibration VB...

Page 36: ...are using to manipulate your vital signs a When using the VitalsBridge in conjunction with a patient simulator In the simulator s Instructor Application software locate where the waveform may be zero...

Page 37: ...o the vital signs monitor using the PAP connection Adjust the value of the PCWP value by using the on the VitalsBridge If a patient simulator is generating the PCWP waveform click the checkbox on the...

Page 38: ...until it is fully initialized Refer to the simulator s instructions for use on how to power on the patient simulator Power on the PC Used to Run the Patient Simulator Software Power on the computer u...

Page 39: ...VitalsBridge Directions for Use 38 rev A 5 Ensure the computer can connect to a patient simulator over a network Then select the Simulator tab in the VitalsBridge Connector software...

Page 40: ...ge Directions for Use 39 rev A 5 Select the appropriate patient simulator that is reported in the dialog box and select CONNECT if Laerdal s LLEAP software is running it should automatically appear in...

Page 41: ...n place by checking the Learner Patient Monitor Buttons on the Laerdal control panel for the vital signs you would like to control Vital signs set in LLEAP will be communicated to the VitalsBridge Con...

Page 42: ...uld need to be on a patient finger for a reading to be displayed Additional props that may be used but that do not come with the VitalsBridge may include instruments used to measure NBP temperature EC...

Page 43: ...ors that run on SimPad also run on LLEAP which is compatible with the VitalsBridge Contact Laerdal for additional details Q How long will the VitalsBridge run on a fully charged battery A Typical runn...

Page 44: ...s checked in the My Learner Buttons section Consider re calibrating the CO2 Invasive Blood Pressure Q I see a blood pressure waveform on the vital signs monitor but there is no number being shown What...

Page 45: ...ridge 200 and 300 models only to simulate an ECG with respiration impedance Temperature Q My monitor came with a cable that connects from the monitor to a temperature probe however it does not fit the...