Laerdal SimPad User Manual

Directions for Use

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SIMPAD SYSTEM DIRECTIONS FOR USE

CONTENTS

SIMPAD SYSTEM OVERVIEW 4

SIMPAD SYSTEM INCLUDES 5

CHARGE THE BATTERY 6

SIMPAD 8

RUN AUTOMATIC MODE 9

RUN MANUAL MODE 13

REGISTERING INTERVENTIONS 15

ADJUSTING PARAMETERS MANUALLY 16

VIEW LOG 17

CONNECTING SIMPAD TO ANOTHER LINK BOX 18

SYNCHRONIZING SIMPAD WITH SIMSTORE 20

PATIENT MONITOR 20

THEME EDITOR 21

SIMDESIGNER 21

TRANSFERRING LOGS, THEMES AND SCENARIOS TO / FROM A PC 21

SOUND 22

LAERDAL LI-ION BATTERY 23

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 24

SPECIFICATIONS 27

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For troubleshooting and detailed instructions related to specific items, refer to
www.laerdal.com/simpad

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SIMPAD SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The SimPad System is an easy-to-use, wireless
tool that performs relevant medical simulation

training, including debrieng, in various user

settings. With its large, intuitive touch screen
design, SimPad is vir tually a “Pick up and Play”
experience, allowing you to deliver simulation-

based education, easily and efciently.

There are two ways to control simulations:
Automatic Mode and Manual Mode. This
allows you to customize simulations to meet your

specic needs.

The SimPad System is compatible with a broad
range of Laerdal products including manikins,
patient simulators, and task trainers as well as
standardized patients.

SIMSTORE

SimStore is the place to nd

quality educational content and
materials for users of all levels
and backgrounds.

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http://www.mysimcenter.com

In SimStore you’ll nd resources for every step

of the simulation experience, from full curricula
and stand-alone scenarios, to building blocks like
trends, handlers, and multimedia. SimStore takes

efciency to a new level, allowing you to spend

less time developing or purchasing content and
more time improving educational outcomes.

Visit our SimStore to find:

• Immediate online access to world

wide, validated content

• Standardized and repeatable training

measures

• Easy search, nd, and pay navigation

• Flexibility to purchase only what you

need

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SIMPAD SYSTEM INCLUDES:

SimPad

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SimPad

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Li-Ion Battery

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Link Box

AC adapter x 2

Manikin

Adapter Cable

Manikin Strap

Wrist Strap

USB Cable

SimPad Sleeve

• SimPad : Operator’s remote control

• Link Box: Connects to and controls the patient simulator

• Li-Ion Battery: Battery power for Link Box

• AC Adapter: Power and charger for SimPad and Link Box

• Manikin adapter cable: Connects Link Box to patient simulators

• Manikin Strap: Attaches Link Box and battery to patient simulator

• USB Cable: Attaches SimPad to PC for updates and downloads

• SimPad Wrist Strap

• SimPad Sleeve: Protective case for SimPad

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1. CHARGE THE BATTERY

• Connect SimPad to one of the AC adapters and plug into a wall outlet.
The battery is fully charged when the LED on SimPad shows a steady yellow light.

• Connect the Li-Ion battery to one of the DC adapters and plug into a wall outlet.
The battery is fully charged when the LED on the battery shows a steady green light.

2. CONNECT LINK BOX TO THE MANIKIN

• Connect the manikin cable to the Link Box.

• If it is an older version manikin, use cable adapter included

in the package.

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• Connect the BP tube (if applicable for this manikin) to the
BP tube input on the Link Box.

• Connect the Li-Ion battery to the Link Box. It is possible to

connect two batteries.

• If desirable, connect the DC adapter to the Link Box.

• Use the included manikin strap to attach the Link Box and

battery to the manikin.

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3. TURN ON LINK BOX AND SIMPAD

• Turn on both units by pressing the
ON button marked for at least

half a second.

• Release the button when the LED
starts blinking green. First start up

may take a few minutes.

• When the Link Box is ready, the
ON light will turn steady green.

• Follow the instructions on the

display to select language and other
preferences.

4. STARTING SIMPAD FOR THE FIRST TIME

The rst time SimPad is turned on, it will prompt for the following congurations:

• Select language

• Set time and date

• Enter SimPad name

• Enter Link Box name
All these congurations may be altered later.

5. CONNECTION BETWEEN SIMPAD AND LINK BOX

SimPad communicates with the Link Box using WiFi. When the units are turned on for the rst time
they will set up an ad hoc network called SimLink. If no other Link Boxes are visible on the default
SimLink network, the SimPad will pair with the Link Box, remember the pairing, and reconnect when

units are turned on again.

• Connection to SimPad is indicated on the Link Box with a blue light
in the WiFi LED.

• Connection to the Link Box is indicated in the upper right corner of

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SimPad’s screen with a Manikin symbol.

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6. CONNECTING A SIMULATED PATIENT MONITOR

• Ensure the monitor PC and the SimPad System are connected to
the same network. See “Connections” chapter for details on network

connections.

• Select the appropriate Link Box from the manikin connection menu.

• To minimize WiFi trafc, it is recommended to connect the patient
monitor to the Link Box using a direct network cable connection.

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SIMPAD

SimPad is the new remote control for your medical training simulator.

Control simulation sessions directly from the touch screen by simply tapping the icons.

Find details on

battery status,
connection
and clock.

Run scenarios by

manually operating

the patient simulator

and registering

interventions.

Run pre-programmed

scenarios by simply

registering interventions.

Register SimPad

on SimStore or

synchronize with

SimStore.

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Starting applications takes some seconds.

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Select a log to
facilitate debrieng
with the Log Viewer.

Adjust display
brightness, clock
and more.

RUN AUTOMATIC MODE

When running a scenario in Automatic Mode, the only task required by the instructor is to
log the participant’s actions. These events logged, as well as the events detected by the patient
simulator, will drive the scenario forward. All events are registered in the log for post-event

debrieng and analysis.

Start by selecting a scenario from one of the scenario folders.

Folder

of scenarios.

Tap to open.

Select an
automatic
scenario.

Scenario description is
divided into sections.
Tap to open.

Press START to enter
session information.

Submit session
information.

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Press OK
when ready.

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Review instructor information
and press OK to continue.

The 4-bar icon indicates that

registering the intervention

will launch pop-up.

Patient status
information

Categories of

interventions

Red button indicates
a critical event

Some interventions must

be performed within

a specic time. Timer

indicates remaining time.

Log

A shadow arrow on the
background indicates
an event that will cause
progress in scenario.

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Counter keeps track
of how many times
an intervention has
been logged.

Pause scenario

Current patient state

Patient state

information

Touch anywhere on patient
area to display more
patient state information.

Access to vital
signs adjustments

Abnormal parameter
values are displayed in
this area.

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Select other

parameters

to adjust.

Log

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