laerdal Upright Resuscitator User Manual

Intended Use

Laerdal Upright Resuscitator (”Upright”) is a self-inflating,
manual, reusable resuscitator intended for newborns and
infants up to 10 kg body mass who require respiratory
support.

Upright can provide supplemental oxygen only when
used with the accessory Oxygen Kit.

Upright may be reused provided reprocessing
procedures (page 2) are followed between each patient
use. It must be cleaned and disinfected before first use.

Using Upright

Orientation: Upright is operated as a normal resuscitator,
with the bag having a vertical stance over the mask.

Newborn Mask - Snap design: The mask fits with
standard 15 mm inner-diameter conical connectors, as
defined by ISO 5356-1. Check fit before use with other
devices. When used with Upright, the mask attaches
with a snap fit when pressed completely into place.

User Guide

Cat. no Description

856156
856157

8561733

846131

856155

Regulatory

0434

REF

15 mm

Dead space

-18 °C to 50 °C

-40 °C to 60 °C

<2.5 cm H

2

O at 5 LPM

<0.5 cm H

2

O at 5 LPM

>150 ml

4 ml (water volume)

Approximatelyo
72 mm x 85 mm x 217 mm

Approximately

20-08250 Rev B

User Guide

Laerdal

Upright Resuscitator

REUSABLE - AUTOCLAVABLE

Pressure release valve: Upright has a pressure release
valve (“pop-off”) which limits the airway pressure to
30-45 cmH

2

O. A hissing sound can be heard when the
valve opens. If higher airway pressure is needed, press
downwards on the valve with the index finger while
squeezing the bag.

Vomitus: If the patient valve becomes contaminated
with vomitus, clear the valve by shaking Upright and
forcefully squeezing the bag to expel the vomitus. If it
does not clear, disassemble the patient valve (see page

2), rinse it in water and then reassemble it.

If any components are loose, tighten or reassemble
the device and test in accordance with page 2.

Warnings

Upright should only be used by persons who have
received sufficient training in its use. Incorrect
operation of the Upright can be hazardous.

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

For proper function, ensure that Upright components
are not mixed and confused with similar-looking
non-Laerdal components. All Upright components are
marked LAERDAL, as shown on page 2.

Cat. no. 8560533 QTY 1 each

Accessories and Spare parts

Important Product Information

Newborn Mask - Snap design – Size 0*
Newborn Mask - Snap design – Size 1*
* 10 pcs

Oxygen kit (Complete) includes Oxygen
Adaptor, Valve, Reservoir Bag and Tubing

Oxygen Reservoir Bag and Tubing

Upright Valves and Membranes kit*
(Lip Valve, Inlet Valve Disc Membrane)
* 10 pcs

Upright Oxygen kit
(Complete)

This product is in compliance with the essential
requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC as
ammended by Council Directive 2007/47/EC.

Technical Information

Meets ISO 10651-4:2002/EN ISO 10651-4:2009,
Lung ventilators – Particular requirements for
operator–powered resuscitators.

Patient port on Newborn Mask Snap design fit
standard 15/22 mm connector.

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Expiratory resistance

Tidal volume

Inspiratory resistance

External dimensions

(with Newborn Mask size 1)

Mass

(with Newborn Mask size 1)

190 grams

Hard plastic components: Polysulfone (PSU)
Soft plastic components: Silicone rubber
Spring: Stainless stee
Not made with natural rubber latex.

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Manufacturer Information

Global Warranty: See www.laerdal.com

Manufactured in China for:
Laerdal Medical AS, Tanke Svilandsgate 30
P.O. Box 377, 4002 Stavanger, Norway
Tel : [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Pending US and international design registration.
Laerdal® is a trademark or registered trademark
of Laerdal Medical AS.

© 2015 Laerdal Medical AS, All rights reserved.

Includes
Newborn Mask
(Snap design)
Size 0 and Size 1

Materials

3.

1

2

3

4

OR

2.

1.

1. 2. 3.

4

. 5.

1 2 3 5 6

4v

Boiling*

1

2

3

1. 2. 4. 3.

*Validated at approximately

sea-level pressure

Check that the
silicone bag's lip
is not twisted or
tucked under.

4

User Guide

Laerdal Upright Resuscitator

Product overview

To dismantle, follow steps 1-6. To reassemble, follow the steps in reverse.

Pull Out Unscrew Lift Out

“LAERDAL” “LAERDAL”

Pull forcefully on tab to release

Pull Out

Do not disassemble parts beyond the steps shown. For proper function, make sure to only use parts marked LAERDAL (locations as shown above).

Cleaning and Disinfection procedure

Dismantle Clean Disinfect by one of the methods

Dry and Inspect

Assemble and Test

Always dismantle
Upright before
cleaning.

Wash all parts in a
clean tray with clean
water and mild soap.

Use a scrub or brush
to remove any soil.

Rinse parts in clean
water to remove all
soil and soap.

Repeat above steps
until parts are clean.

Boil all parts in clean
water for 10 min.

Autoclaving

Sterilize by steam
autoclaving
at 136 °C and

2.0 kg/cm2 for
10-20min.

10 minutes

100 °C

Steam 136 °C
10-20 minutes

Dry all parts.

Visually inspect
each part for
damage and
cleanliness /
mineral deposits.

Remove damaged
or unclean parts
from service.

Reassemble Upright.

Test usings steps
shown below.

Testing before use

Lip valve function Pressure release valve

Inlet valve opening

Product sealing

Squeeze the bag. Check that the yellow valve
opens and closes with every squeeze.

Seal the mask against your hand. Squeeze
the bag forcefully. Check that air is
released from the pressure release valve.

Keep the mask sealed against your hand.
Release the squeezed bag. Check that the
bag re-expands without resistance.

Keep the mask sealed against your hand.
Press the pressure release valve down.
Squeeze the bag and check that there is
no leakage.

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If any of the above tests fail: Dismantle Upright, inspect that components, reassemble Upright and repeat the complete “Testing before use” procedure (Section 3).

Reprocessing instructions