Laerdal LGH Simplified Resuscitator User Manual

NeoNatalie Resuscitator

Newborn - Reusable

Directions for Use

Cat.No. 846040

QTY

1 each

Please read these Directions for Use carefully to become thoroughly familiar with

proper operation and maintenance of this resuscitator before using it.

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Contents

1 Intended Use 2
2 Items Included (Main Unit) 3
3 Accessories and Spare Parts 3
4 Resuscitator Overview 4
5 Cautions and Warnings 4
6 General Hygiene 5
7 Check Before Each Use 5
8 Using the Resuscitator 7
9 Dis-assembling the Resuscitator 8
10 Cleaning After Use 10
11 Re-assembling the Resuscitator 11
12 Storage 11
13 Glossary of Symbols 11
14 Technical Information 11

There is an urgent need to train millions of bir th attendants in developing countries
in effective newborn resuscitation techniques in order to achieve the UN Millennium
Development Goal 4 of reducing infant and child mortality by 2/3 from 1990 to 2015.
Laerdal hopes to contribute to such widespread training by providing the NeoNatalie
Resuscitator and other NeoNatalie products on a not-for-profit basis to developing
countries.

NeoNatalie is a trademark of Laerdal Medical AS or its afflliates. Ownership and all rights
reserved.

1 Intended Use

This resuscitator is a self-inflating, manual resuscitator intended for newborns and infants
(up to 5 kg) who require respiratory support. The resuscitator provides positive pressure
ventilation of the lungs when used with a face mask.

The resuscitator may be reused provided proper cleaning and sterilization or disinfection
procedures are performed between each patient use.

Note: This resuscitator is also suitable for ventilation training on a realistic resuscitation
training manikin, such as the NeoNatalie Newborn Simulator, which is provided for the
“Helping Babies Breathe” project.

Note: This resuscitator can provide supplemental oxygen only when used with the accessory

oxygen kit.

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2 Items Included (Main Unit)

Remove the resuscitator from its packaging and check that the product is complete.

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NeoNatalie Resuscitator

Newborn - Reusable

Directions for Use

QTY

Cat.No. 846040

1 each

Ensure that the following items are included:

1

Compressible, self-inflating ventilation bag

2

Inlet valve for ambient air

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Patient valve with a pressure release valve

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Two circular masks, sizes 0 and 1

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Directions for Use

Please read these Directions for Use carefully to become thoroughly familiar with proper

Cat. no Description
846040 NeoNatalie Resuscitator, Newborn - Reusable

3 Accessories and Spare Parts

Cat. no Description

846141 Oxygen kit (complete): Oxygen Reservoir Bag, Valve and
Tubing(NeoNatalie)
846131 Oxygen Reservoir Bag and Tubing (NeoNatalie)
846145 Valves/Membranes, Complete set (NeoNatalie)
846136 Silicone Mask no. 0 (NeoNatalie) Qty. 10*
846137 Silicone Mask no. 1 (NeoNatalie) Qty. 10*
*Masks are bulk packed: 10 masks in 1 polybag.

Cat No. 846040

Cat No. 846141

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4 Resuscitator Overview

Patient valve
housing,
upper part

Patient
Valve

Pressure release valve

Lip valve

Patient valve housing,
lower part

Patient port connector

Mask No. 0Mask No. 1

Self-inflating ventilation bag

Inlet Valve

Inlet valve
disk membrane

Inlet valve housing

5 Cautions and Warnings

Please ensure that following precautions are taken to ensure that the resuscitator functions
properly during use.

This resuscitator should only be used by persons who have received sufficient training

in its use. Incorrect operation of the resuscitator can be hazardous.

This resuscitator should not be used in poisonous or hazardous atmospheres.

Do not use the resuscitator if you have any reason to be concerned about its
functionality.

Use only NeoNatalie Resuscitator parts with this resuscitator.

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6 General Hygiene

During Training

The resuscitator must be kept clean at all times:

• Wipe all surfaces clean with a wet cloth before and after each training session.

• If necessary use warm, soapy water. Wash hands between users.

For Patient Use

After each use, dis-assemble the resuscitator:

• Wash and scrub all parts in soapy water.

• Rinse in clean water.

• Sterilize or disinfect by using one of the methods as described in the section 10 -

Cleaning After Use.

Note: This product must be cleaned before first patient use. See section 10 - Cleaning After Use.

7 Check Before Each Use

To ensure proper functioning of the resuscitator, check the following functions before each use:

1. To ensure that air is delivered to the patient

Squeeze the bag and ensure the yellow lip valve opens with each squeeze. This indicates that
air can be successfully delivered to a patient.

Check that the

Valve opens

bag re-inflates

Squeeze the bag. Keeping the bag squeezed, seal the patient port connector against the
palm of one hand.

Release the bag, checking that it re-inflates quickly after release.

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2. Check the resuscitator for leakage

Seal the patient port connector to the palm of one hand. With the other hand press the
index finger against the pressure release valve and squeeze the bag to ensure that no air
escapes through the pressure release valve or from the bag.

No air flow

3. Check the pressure release valve

Seal the patient port connector against the palm of one hand. With the other hand squeeze
the bag and ensure that excessive air escapes through the pressure release valve.

Air flow

4. Checking patient exhalation

Connect a patient mask to the patient port connector. Remove the bag from the patient
valve. Press the bag into the mask opening to form a seal. Squeeze the bag to mimic the
baby’s lungs and check that the bag can be squeezed without resistance.

Note: If the resuscitator fails
any of these tests remove
the resuscitator from use.
Dismantle the resuscitator,
replace any visually damaged
components, and re-assemble
and re-test the resuscitator.

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8 Using the Resuscitator

1. Slightly extend the
patient’s head and neck.

2. Cover the patient’s
mouth and nose
completely with the
mask. Press downwards

3. Squeeze the bag until
chestrise is observed.
Repeat this procedure at
the recommended rate.

to create a seal between
the mask and the
patient’s face.

Note: Safety valve: The resuscitator has a pressure release (pop-off) valve which releases air
when pressure to the patient exceeds 30-40 cmH2O. The valve opens to reduce the risk of
stomach distention and barotrauma. A hissing sound can be heard when the valve opens.
This safety valve may be overridden if more pressure to the patient is needed.

To override: Press downwards on the pressure release valve.

Note: For ventilation training with the NeoNatalie Newborn Simulator, use the largest mask
(no.1). For ventilation of a real patient, use the mask size that provides the best seal to the
patient’s face.

Note: If the Patient Valve becomes contaminated with vomitus shake free any contaminant
and squeeze the silicone bag to deliver several sharp breaths through the Patient Valve to
expel the contaminant. - If contaminant does not clear; disassemble the Patient Valve and
rinse.

Note: If any components are loose, tighten or reassemble the device and test in accordance
with section 7.

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9 Dis-assembling the Resuscitator

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Dis-assemble the resuscitator before performing the cleaning procedure. Also see Section
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1 Pull the patient mask from the patient

port connector.

3 Unscrew the pressure release valve

from the patient valve.

2 Pull the patient valve from the bag.

4 Remove the pressure release valve. Do

not dis-assemble this part any fur ther.

5 Unscrew the lower patient valve housing

6 Remove the lower patient valve housing.

from the upper part.

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8 Squeeze the end of the bag and pull the

bag over the inner rim of the inlet valve
until the bag is free from the valve.

9 Pull the inlet valve disk membrane free

from the ring in the inlet valve housing.

The resuscitator can now be cleaned and
disinfected according to the procedure in
Section 10.

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10 Cleaning and Disinfection

1. Cleaning

1 Wash all parts in warm water using a mild detergent. Use a scrub brush / bottle brush to

remove any soil.

2 Rinse the parts carefully with clean water to remove all soil and detergent.

3 Repeat the above steps. Inspect to ensure that no soil is visible. If necessary, the manual

washing may be repeated.

4 Allow the parts to dr y completely.

5 Continue with one of the disinfection methods below.

2. Disinfection

All resuscitator parts can be disinfected by one of the following approved methods, listed in
descending order of efficiency.

Steam autoclaving

All resuscitator parts can be autoclaved in distilled water at 136 °C and 2.0 kg/cm for
10 - 20 minutes.

Chemical disinfection

All parts can be disinfected in an activated glutaraldehyde or Cidex solution of the
recommended concentration.
Do as follows:

1 Rinse in clean water by totally immersing all parts.

2 Leave immersed in the solution for 60 minutes at 25 °C.

3 Remove parts from the solution using normal aseptic technique.

4 Rinse by immersing parts completely in 500 ml of clean water for 1 minute. Repeat once.

Boiling in water

Boil all resuscitator parts for approximately 10 minutes.

3. Drying

Dry all parts thoroughly before re-assembling.

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11 Re-assembling the Resuscitator

LATEX

To re-assemble the resuscitator, perform the steps described under Section 9 - Dis-assembling
the Resuscitator, in reverse.

12 Storage

For clinical use, store according to local protocol. For training, keep in the supplied
resuscitator’s storage pouch.

13 Glossary of symbols

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Council

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Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by Council Directive 2007/47/EC.

This product does not contain latex.

14 Technical Information

Product meets ISO 10651-4:2002/EN ISO 10651-4:2009, Lung ventilators- Particular
requirements for operator-powered resuscitators
Operating Temperature: - 18 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temperature: - 40 °C to 60 °C

Tidal volume: 161 ml* +/- 15 ml (standard deviation) at room temperature
* In sub-zero temperatures, the tidal volume may be approx. 20% less.
Expiratory Resistance: <2.5 cm H2O at 5 LPM
Inspiratory Resistance: <0.5 cm H2O at 5 LPM
Dead Space: 4 ml (water volume)

Materials

Hard plastic components: Polysulfone (PSU)
Soft plastic components: Silicone rubber (SI)
Spring: Stainless Steel

External dimensions (with mask): Approx. 220 mm x 70 mm x 120 mm
Mass (with mask size 1): Approx 170 grams

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Laerdal Medical AS, Tanke Svilandsgate 30
P.O. Box 377, 4002 Stavanger, Norway

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