Laerdal Multi-Venous IV Training Arms User Manual

Female Multi-Venous

IV Arm

Directions for Use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Items Included 4

Skill Taught 4

Multiple Venipuncture Sites 4

Instructions for Use 4

Replacing Skin and Veins 5

Remove the Skin 5

Replacing Veins 6

Care and Maintenance 7

Replacement Parts 7

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The Female Multi-Venous Access Arm (375-51001) is a full­size lifelike arm, which realistically simulates that of a female
patient. It is specifically designed for training professionals in
the practice of venipuncture.

As a result of quality manufacturing and ease of replacing
individual parts, this trainer should provide many years of
training when reasonable care and maintenance is practiced.

Laerdal Recommends:

Catheter – Size 20-gauge
When using a catheter, lubricate with silicone spray

for easier insertion.

Items Included:

(1) Female Multi-Venous Access Arm
(1) Lubricant Kit
(1) Laerdal Global Warranty Booklet

(1) Directions for Use

Skill Taught:

• Venipuncture

Multiple Venipuncture sites:

1. Dorsal Veins of Hand (3)

2. Cephalic Vein

3. Median Vein

4. Basilic Vein

5. Antecubital

Instructions for Use:

1. Attach IV Bag to IV tubing.

2. Attach IV tubing to either

latex vein.

3. Allow fluid to flow through

arm and out other vein.

4. Clamp off flow of water.

Laerdal Recommends:

Use nothing larger than a 20­gauge catheter. This will
extend life of IV Arm Skin.

Lubricate catheter with
silicone spray for easier
insertion.

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The arm is now ready to practice venipuncture.

Replacing Skin and Veins:

When excessive leaking occurs at the puncture sites, either
a new multi-vein system or skin should be installed to
reduce loss of fluid. The ideal work area when replacing
veins and skin is at a sink.

1. Remove the skin:

a. If replacing the skin and the veins, cut the skin off.

This can be done with a sharp knife or scalpel. (See
Fig. 1) When finished, discard the skin.

b. If replacing only the veins, lubricate the inside of the

skin with liquid detergent. Begin at the top of the
arm and roll the skin down and off of the arm and
hand. The thumb will detach with the skin. NOTE: If
reusing the skin after replacing the tubing, be sure
the thumb insert is in place before continuing. A new
skin has the thumb already inserted.

Fig. 1

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2. Replacing Veins:

a. Lubricate inside of skin with liquid detergent.
b. Begin at top of arm and roll skin down and of arm and hand.

Thumb will detach with skin. (See Fig. 1)

c. Remove tubing from track in mandrel. Tack glue may

need to be cut away to allow removal.

d. Rinse and dry vein grooves well and swab with

alcohol. Be sure to remove any excess glue.

e. Place new veins along grooves, spot gluing as needed.

(See Fig. 2)

f. Rinse inside of arm skin with soap and water.
g. Lather arm mandrel with liquid soap.
h. Slide arm skin over mandrel.
i. Work mandrel up into skin's fingers. (See Fig. 3)
j. Rinse off excess soap and dry.

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

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Care and Maintenance:

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

manikin 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 manikin on newsprint or inked lines of
any kind.

3. To ensure longevity, each manikin and module 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. After use of injection pads (use water only),
accumulated water should be squeezed out. Do not
store wet foam pads in the skin. To prevent mildew
or mold, pads can be soaked in a mild solution of
disinfectant and water or bleach and water. Squeeze
excess solution from pads, allow them to dry, then store
or reinsert in manikin.

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.

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

Part Number: Description:
375-51001 Female Multi-Venous IV

Arm

325-00350 Female Skin & Multi-

Vein Replacement Kit
381402 Deltoid Pad
300-00650 Manikin Lubricant

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©Laerdal Gatesville TX. All rights reserved

1004854 rev B

August 28, 2006

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