SimPad SkillReporter
User Guide
www.laerdal.com
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INTRODUCTION
SimPad is a wireless touchscreen device for use with Laerdal manikins. This version
is installed with SkillReporter software for Basic Life Support (BLS) training. To get
feedback on the CPR performance, use QCPR enabled manikins, either Resusci Anne
or Resusci Baby. SkillReporter has two modes, BLS Learner and BLS Instructor.
BLS Learner gives
feedback on CPR done
on a single manikin.
BLS Instructor
enables the instructor
to provide AED training.
Feedback can be displayed
from up to 6 manikins.
Introduction
SkillReporter
Adjust brightness, clock,
and more.
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Introduction
CONTENT
1 Introduction 2
Content 3
What’s in the box 4
2 Get Started 5
Charge the battery 5
Startup 5
3 Connect 6
Connectors 6
Connecting manikins 6
Connect to one manikin using USB cable 7
Connect using WiFi 7
Select manikins 8
Set up and select network 9
Laerdal Router 9
Edit manikin name 10
Can’t find a manikin? 10
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How to use SimPad SkillReporter 11
BLS Learner 12
BLS Instructor 13
Choose algorithm 14
Manage Learners 15
Event registration 17
Defibrillator features 18
Live feedback 20
Timeline 21
Results 22
BLS Settings 25
Get manikin information 26
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Red light on Resusci Anne Manikin 27
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Introduction
SimPad
SimPad to Manikin Cable
SimPad to PC Cable
User Guide for SkillReporter Important Product Information
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SimPad Sleeve
Power Cable
Power Adaptor
SimPad
Important Product Information
Get Started
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Connect SimPad to the AC adapter and plug it into a wall outlet.
When the battery charges, the yellow LED flashes.
When the battery is fully charged, the yellow LED glows steadily.
If you start SimPad when the battery level is very low, the red LED flashes.
STARTUP
Press and hold down the Power button for half a second to switch on the SimPad. The
first startup can take a few minutes. You are prompted to set the time, date, language,
and device name.
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CONNECTORS
Connect
USB port for
connection to
manikin or PC
CONNECTING MANIKINS
There are several ways to connect SimPad to the manikins. When connecting SimPad
to only one manikin, use either the USB cable or WiFi. No router is needed.
When connecting SimPad to more than one manikin (up to 6), use a WiFi connection
with a router. We recommend using the Laerdal Router as it simplifies the setup and
improves stability.
Ethernet LAN
connection
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Power adaptor
connection
Connect
CONNECT TO ONE MANIKIN USING USB CABLE
The USB cable provides the most reliable connection when connecting SimPad to
one manikin. When using the USB cable, the manikin is powered by SimPad. To avoid a
quick battery discharge when the manikin is powered by SimPad, we recommend you
plug in the power adaptor.
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CONNECT USING WIFI
For wireless use, make sure the manikin is in WiFi
mode, indicated by the green WiFi symbol on the
manikin’s control panel. The toggle button toggles
between cable, WiFi, and Bluetooth mode.
Toggle button
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SELECT MANIKINS
If you start a session without having manikins connected, you are prompted to select
manikin(s). In BLS Learner you can only select one manikin. This happens automatically
if the manikin is connected through the USB cable, or if only one manikin is available.
In BLS Instructor you can choose up to 6 manikins.
Tap the manikin icon to
access this screen
Selected
Connected
Occupied (in use by another
SimPad)
Lost Connection
Connect
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Connect
SET UP AND SELECT NETWORK
If you have selected more than one manikin (BLS Instructor), you are prompted to
choose a network. The network enables communication between several manikins and
SimPad. We recommend that you use the Laerdal Router (purchased separately) to
establish the network.
LAERDAL ROUTER
Let the router start up completely (approx. 2 minutes) before starting up SimPad and
the manikins. Also make sure the router switch is set to Router or AP, not Client. For
optimal performance, place the router above floor level. Do not reset or otherwise
change the router (i.e. password, configuration etc). To reboot, simply disconnect and
reconnect the power. To power the router, use only the included USB power supply
(5V). Using the SimPad power supply (12V) may cause permanent damage to the
router. A network from a Laerdal Router is listed as LaerdalNetMobile.
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Router switch
Reset button (do not use)Power connector
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Tap here to access the
manikin selection and
available networks.
Number of manikins
connected
EDIT MANIKIN NAME
The default manikin name is Resusci Anne or Resusci Baby. To keep track of multiple
manikins, give each one a unique name.
TIP: Switch on one manikin at the time and tap Edit name when the manikin appears
on the screen. Type a new name and put a corresponding name tag on the manikin.
Repeat this process for every new manikin.
Edit name
CAN’T FIND A MANIKIN?
If the manikin you want to use doesn’t appear on the list, make sure the manikin is
switched on and in WiFi mode, indicated by the green WiFi symbol on the control
panel on the manikin. Be patient - it might take up to 15 seconds to identify the
manikin. If the manikin still doesn’t appear, it may be connected to a different network
than SimPad. To make it available for selection, press and hold the manikin’s toggle
button. After two seconds a beep confirms that the manikin is reset. About 15 seconds
later the manikin appears on the list.
Connect
Connection problems may occur in areas with e.g. high WiFi traffic.
The most reliable connection for single manikin use is the USB cable. A cable connected manikin appears in the manikin list as preselected and connected.
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HOW TO USE SIMPAD SKILLREPORTER
SkillReporter has two modes optimized for learner and instructor use:
BLS Learner
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BLS Instructor
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BLS LEARNER
BLS Learner gives feedback on CPR performance for learners using a single manikin.
You can choose between Practice and Assessment, and between CPR (single
rescuer or two-rescuer), Compressions Only, and Ventilations Only.
SimPad SkillReporter
Practice CPR with
corrective feedback.
Test your performance
(with or without
feedback) and save your
results.
View results from the
previous session.
View results from the
saved sessions.
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BLS INSTRUCTOR
In BLS Instructor the interface is designed to help the instructor review learners’
performance on one or several manikins, register events, and control defibrillation
features*. Sessions can be saved and features for managing learners are available.
Monitor CPR classes
with up to 6 manikins.
You can have an
overview of all the
manikins or view details
one by one.
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* Depending on manikin model.
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CHOOSE ALGORITHM
You can choose to practice CPR (both compressions and ventilations), Compressions
only, or Ventilations only. For CPR sessions, select either single rescuer or two-rescuer.
The difference between single rescuer and two-rescuer is in the scoring: participants in
two-rescuer sessions are allowed less no-flow time than single rescuers are.
SimPad SkillReporter
To assign learner names
to connected manikins,
tap Learners.
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MANAGE LEARNERS
You can assign one or more learner names to each manikin. Tap Learner and assign
the names either before, during, or after a session. The names are stored for later
reference. View and edit the Learners list in BLS Settings.
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To manage a large group of learners, you can import a list of names to SimPad.
Connect SimPad to a computer, using the SimPad-to-PC cable that comes with
SimPad. SimPad appears as an external disk drive on your computer.
Create a document in “.txt” format named “class.txt” (using e.g. Notepad) that has one
learner name per line. Transfer the file into the folder named ‘’Learners’’ on the SimPad
drive.
SimPad SkillReporter
Learners
Logs
class.txt
Scenarios
Themes
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EVENT REGISTRATION
In BLS Instructor, you can register Events such as Response Check and Call for help
during a session. These events are displayed in the timeline and stored in the session.
You can create your own events from BLS Settings > View Event Registrations. The
Event Registration feature can be disabled in BLS Settings.
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DEFIBRILLATOR FEATURES
When using Resusci Anne QCPR D you can give training using a live defibrillator.*
SimPad recognizes this manikin automatically and allows you to select heart rhythms.
SimPad SkillReporter
Active Rhythm
When a new rhythm
is selected, it flashes
to indicate that it's a
pending rhythm. The
rhythm is activated upon
shock or when you
press the Activate now
button.
*You need a compatible adaptor cable to connect your defibrillator to the manikin.
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SimPad SkillReporter
When using Resusci Anne AED you can give AED training with a Laerdal AED Trainer
2 or 3. Enable this feature in BLS settings by selecting your AED trainer type. When
applicable training pads (Link Pads) are placed correctly on the manikin, SimPad can be
used as remote control for the AED trainer.
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LIVE FEEDBACK
COMPRESSIONS
SimPad SkillReporter
Complete release
Correct depth
VENTILATION
OK volume Too little
volume
Low rate
Too much
volume
Low rate
OK rate
High rate
OK rate
High rate
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TIMELINE
Performance data for the previous 30 seconds is displayed in the timeline. The upper
part of the timeline shows the compression rate curve. The lower part displays
both the compression depth curve and the ventilation volume bars. When doing
a Ventilations Only session, the ventilation rate curve is displayed instead of the
compression rate curve. Events and AED activity is viewed in the timeline.
Compression rate curve
with maximum and
minimum limits.
Compression depth curve
with maximum and
minimum limits.
Ventilation volume with
maximum and minimum limits.
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RESULTS
The first result screen gives you advice on how to improve your CPR performance. An
overall score is displayed, if the overall score feature is enabled in BLS Settings. To get
more details, tap or swipe the screen.
SimPad SkillReporter
For more details on the scoring, please visit www.laerdal.com/qcpr.
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The second result screen gives you more details. When you tap an area on the
screen, an explanation of the data given there is displayed. To view compressions and
ventilations, zoom in and scroll in the timeline.
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For scenario training with AED or when events are registered (Response Check,
Check Breathing, etc.) the Flow Fraction is not included in the overall score. This is to
allow for correct medical procedures, without having the overall score reduced. The
Flow Fraction is then shown separately.
Events and AED actions are displayed in the timeline. Tap the events or hear t rhythms
for details.
SimPad SkillReporter
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BLS SETTINGS
In the BLS Settings Menu, you can select predefined CPR Guidelines or specify your
own custom thresholds, and more.
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GET MANIKIN INFORMATION
To get detailed information about your manikin, tap and hold (2 seconds) on one of
the connected manikins. This will toggle between manikin status (CONNECTED),
manikin serial number (SNR), manikin software version (SW), and number of
compressions performed on that manikin during its lifetime (COMP).
SimPad SkillReporter
Tap and hold for 2 seconds
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Manikin Error State
RED LIGHT ON RESUSCI ANNE MANIKIN
When also using SkillGuide, it’s crucial that the cable is fully inserted. Otherwise the
manikin can’t communicate with SimPad SkillReporter. After inserting the cable, check
the side panel. If the red light glows steadily, disconnect and reconnect the SkillGuide
cable. Then switch the manikin off and on.
If the SkillGuide is disconnected and the red light still glows steadily after switching the
manikin off and on, please refer to the manuals for the manikin or contact customer
service for suppor t.
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© 2013 Laerdal Medical AS. All rights reserved.
Device Manufacturer: Laerdal Medical AS, P.O. Box 377,
Tanke Svilandsgate 30, 4002 Stavanger, Norway
T: (+47) 5151 1700
www.laerdal.com
20-06569 Rev D
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