Anterior Fontanelle Variables; Airway Management; Tracheostomy Plug; Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning - Laerdal Nursing Baby VitalSim Instrucciones De Utilizacion

• Oral intubation
• Nasal intubation
• Digital intubation
• Oropharyngeal airway insertion
• Nasopharyngeal airway insertion
• Vocal sound identification

Anterior Fontanelle Variables -

The black pulse bulb allows for controlling pressure in fontanelle area to
simulate normal, bulging, and depressed fontanelles.
1.To create normal or bulging fontanelles:
a) Turn silver knob on black pulse bulb clockwise to finger tight.
b) Squeeze black bulb until desired fontanelle state is achieved.
2.To create depressed fontanelles:
a) Turn silver knob on black pulse bulb counter clockwise to loosen.
b) Allow air to release.
Laerdal Recommends
Endotracheal tube size – 3.5 ID
Straight laryngoscope blade – size #1
Tracheostomy tube size – 3.5 PED

Airway Management -

Spray pharynx, nostrils and all intubation devices with a liberal
amount of manikin lubricant. (Liquid soap may be used instead.)

Tracheostomy Plug -

The tracheostomy plug may be removed by grasping firmly, then lifting up
and then out. To replace, press into hole.
Tracheostomy Care & Suctioning -
1. Mix solution of 1/2 cup mild liquid detergent and 1/2 cup water.
2. Move the ribcage with speakers, by flipping it over the manikin's face.
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