Laerdal Bleeding Trauma Modules User Manual

Bleeding Trauma Module Set

Directions for Use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Items Included 4

Skills Taught 5

Attaching Modules to Manikin 6

Set-up Procedures for Connecting
Blood Bags to Modules 7

Instructions for Use:

Bleeding Trauma Amputation Arm 8

Bleeding Trauma Amputation Thigh 9

Bleeding Trauma Thigh 10

Bleeding Trauma Arm 11

Cleaning Modules after Use 12

Care and Maintenance 12

Replacement Parts 13

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The 38 15 50 Bleeding Trauma Module Set, 38 15 53
Bleeding Trauma Amputation Arm Module, 38 15 52
Bleeding Trauma Amputation Thigh Module, 38 15 51
Bleeding Trauma Thigh Module and 38 15 55 Bleeding
Trauma Arm are all designed to teach the rapid
identification and effective management of bleeding control,
per ATLS guidelines or military procedure, to prevent
potential loss of life and limb.
As a result of quality construction and the ease of replacing
individual parts, this simulator should provide many sessions
of training when reasonable care and maintenance are
practiced.

Items Included:

38 15 50 Bleeding Trauma Module Set:

(1) Bleeding Trauma Amputation Arm (Right)

(1) Bleeding Trauma Amputation Thigh (Left)
(1) Bleeding Trauma Thigh (Right)
(1) Bleeding Trauma Arm (Left)
(4) Reservoirs with Tubing
(1) Simulated Blood
(1) Carry Case
(1) Laerdal Global Warranty Booklet

Modules Purchased Separately Include:

38 15 51 Bleeding Trauma Thigh Kit:

(1) Bleeding Trauma Thigh (Right)
(1) Reservoir with tubing
(1) Simulated Blood

38 15 52 Bleeding Trauma Amputation Thigh Kit:

(1) Bleeding Trauma Amputation Thigh (Left)

(1) Reservoir with tubing
(1) Simulated Blood

38 15 53 Bleeding Trauma Amputation Arm Kit:

(1) Bleeding Trauma Amputation Arm (Right)
(1) Reservoir with tubing

(1) Simulated Blood

38 15 55 Bleeding Trauma Arm Kit:

(1) Bleeding Trauma Arm (Left)
(1) Reservoir with tubing

(1) Simulated Blood

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Skills Taught:

Bleeding Trauma Amputation Arm Module:

 Tourniquet application
 Training of proximal artery compression

Bleeding Trauma Amputation Thigh Module:

 Tourniquet Application
 Training of proximal artery compression

Bleeding Trauma Thigh Module:

 Application of compressive dressing
 Training of proximal artery compression
 Deep gauze pack placement

Bleeding Trauma Arm Module:

 Training of arterial pressure application
 Tourniquet application
 Gauze packing
 Dressing techniques

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Attaching Modules to Manikin:

Arms:

To attach arms: (Photo 1)

1. Remove chest skin and chest plate

from manikin.

2. Disconnect cable from BP arm.

3. Remove wingnut from hardware.

4. Locate hole in shoulder.

5. Remove arm plug

6. Remove hardware.

7. Place arm module in hole in

shoulder.

8. Reinstall hardware.

9. Replace chest plate and chest skin

in manikin.

To remove arm, reverse procedure.

Laerdal Recommends:

Use existing hardware on
manikin to attach arm and
leg trauma modules.

Thighs:

To attach thighs:

1. Remove abdominal module from manikin.

2. Remove thigh pad from leg.

3. Locate hole in pelvis where leg is attached.

4. Remove hardware.

5. Insert module into hole in pelvis. Bolt is cast into thigh

6. Twist into place.

7. Reattach hardware on inside of manikin.

8. Replace abdominal module on manikin.

To remove legs, reverse procedure.

modules. (Photo 2)

Photo 1

Photo 2

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Set Up Procedures for Connecting Blood
Bag to Modules:

1. Follow instructions on Simulated Blood bottle.

2. Mix Simulated Blood in the bag.

3. Connect module to bag, via tubes and connector.

(Photo 3)

Valve Hose

Photo 3

4. Attach valve to tube.

5. Control blood flow using clamp. (Photo 4)

Module Hose

Photo 4

6. Open clamp – Blood will flow through tube and out of

wound.

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Instructions for Use - Bleeding Trauma Amputation

Arm module:

To Stop Bleeding:

1. Apply direct pressure to simulated wound to control

bleeding.

2. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to brachial

artery area. (Photo 5

Photo 5

3. If bleeding continues, apply tourniquet, per

emergency care protocol. The bleeding should now
be stopped.

4. Dress the wound.

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Instructions for Use - Bleeding Trauma Amputation

Thigh module:

To Stop Bleeding:

1. Apply direct pressure to simulated wound to control

bleeding.

2. If bleeding continues, it can be stopped by applying

pressure to wound area or pressing femoral artery
area. (Photo 6)

3. If bleeding continues, apply tourniquet, per

emergency care protocol.
The bleeding should now be stopped.

4. Dress the wound.

Photo 6

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Instructions for Use - Bleeding Trauma Thigh
module:

To Stop Bleeding:

1. Apply direct pressure to simulated wound to control

bleeding.

2. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to femoral

artery area. (Photo 7)

Photo 7

3. Pack wound with gauze.

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Note: Chipped and broken bone can be palpated with
fingertip.
(See Photo 8)

4. When wound is packed with gauze, release pressure
on femoral pulse area. The bleeding should now be
stopped.

5. Dress the wound.

Instructions for Use – Bleeding Trauma Arm
module

To Stop Bleeding:

1. Apply direct pressure to simulated wound to control

bleeding. (Photo 9)

2. If bleeding continues, apply pressure to artery area.

3. Pack wound with gauze.

4. When wound is packed with gauze, release pressure

on brachial pulse area. The bleeding should now be
stopped.

5. Dress the wound.

Photo 8

Photo 9

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Cleaning Modules after Use:

1. Modules, bag and tubing should be rinsed with water.

2. Flush water through blood system and out of wound.

Care and Maintenance:

1. Clean with mild soap and water; do not submerse

module or parts in cleaning fluids or water.

2. Use only on clean surface. Avoid felt tipped markers, ink

pens, acetone, iodine or other staining products and
avoid placing the modules on newsprint or inked lines of
any kind.

3. To ensure longevity, modules should be cleaned after
each training session and a general inspection should be
conducted regularly.

4. Modules and all other parts should be drained and air­dried thoroughly before storage and disinfected when
needed.

5. Articulating parts will benefit from a light application of

talcum powder prior to training sessions.

6. Store properly between teaching sessions.

Cautions and Warnings

This product contains Natural Rubber latex which may
cause allergic reactions when in contact with humans.

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Replacement Parts:

Product Number: Description:

38 15 51 Bleeding Trauma Thigh
38 15 52 Bleeding Trauma
Amputation Thigh
38 15 53 Bleeding Trauma
Amputation Arm
38 15 55 Bleeding Trauma Arm
300-00750 Simulated Blood
Concentrate
262-00550 IV Bag
276-00150 Carrying Case

Optional Equipment:

ST-7001 Stand

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© Copyright Laerdal Medical, Gatesville TX. All rights reserved

1004870 rev C

August 30, 2006

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