Laerdal Virtual Phlebotomy User Manual

Virtual I.V.Directions for Use1www.laerdal.comSelf-directed Phlebotomy learningSIM-003-W00 rev B Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use

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2 BENEFITS, LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND FEATURESVirtual Phlebotomy allows students to practice and instructors to train in a risk-free environment, whi

• Pressure application and puncture site dressing o Correct order of Draw o Proper site cleansing technique o Specimen compromise o

• Metrics-based debriefi ng of student performance facilitates effective feedback and guidance to students. • Simplifi es training and skills sustai

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Benefits and Learning Objectives15www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use o Focus on the last 10, 25, or 50 cases to understand curren

Benefits and Learning Objectiveswww.laerdal.com16Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use • Asking the patient to make a fi st realistically engorges the

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19www.laerdal.com Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use3 SETTING UP THE SYSTEMWARNINGPrecautions when using the haptic device • The haptic device is a

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www.laerdal.com 20Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseWARNINGPrecautions when using the haptic device • The Virtual Phlebotomy™ Self-Directed Learnin

Setting up the System21www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseThis diagram, also available as a fold-out set of instructions that is inclu

Setting up the Systemwww.laerdal.com22Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use(3) Plug in the USB cord of the haptic device into the computer, but do not

Setting up the System23www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use(6) If the needle is not already attached to the haptic device, remove the

Setting up the Systemwww.laerdal.com24Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UsePlug the (7) USB cord and (8) Power Cord into the back of the haptic device.

Setting up the System25www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use(11) Before using the software, you will first need to obtain license keys

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Quick start user guide27www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use

Setting up the Systemwww.laerdal.com28Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use4. QUICK START USER GUIDEThis guide provides the trainee with a quick path t

29www.laerdal.com Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseQUICK START GUIDETurn on the computer. To start the application, click on the Virtual Phlebotomy

3www.laerdal.comTable of ContentsVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseCONTENTS1 Introduction 52 Benefi ts, Learning Objectives and Features

2. Main MenuThis screen presents a menu of options, including:• Competency Training Mode: A progressive, tiered hierarchy of case studies and require

QuickStart User Guide31www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use3. Select Practice CasesSelect the level of difficulty, medical specialty an

QuickStart User Guidewww.laerdal.com32Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use5. Site SelectionChoose from left or right arms and the most appropriate sit

QuickStart User Guide33www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use7. Simulation ScreenThis screen provides the basis for performing the cannul

QuickStart User Guidewww.laerdal.com34Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseQuickStart User Guide8. DebriefingThe top of the Debriefing screen shows you

35www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseUsing the Haptic Device5. USING THE HAPTIC DEVICE5.1 Using the Haptic DeviceThe haptic device si

www.laerdal.com36Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseUsing the Haptic DeviceWhen it is time to insert the needle into the haptic device, this icon wi

Using the Hapic Device37www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseUsing the Haptic Device5.2 Needle Insertion and Skin StretchThe handle is g

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System overview39www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use

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Using the Hapic Device41www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use6.1 Software OverviewThe Virtual Phlebotomy Self-Directed Learning System s

www.laerdal.com42Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use6.2 Basic menu screensTo start the application, click on the Virtual Phlebotomy section of the b

43www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseSystem IconsThere are a number of navigation icons that are found at the bottom right of the scr

Log Off the current user or InstructorInformation about Virtual PhlebotomyInterface IconsYes , Accept , SaveNo, cancelMake Active / InactiveSimulation

System Overview45www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use View case scenario Select equipment Change site for insertion Wash Hands Inform

System Overviewwww.laerdal.com46Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use6.3 Navigation and Training AidsTool TipsBy moving the mouse over any navigation o

System Overview47www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseInformation BoxAt the bottom of many screens, there is a rectangular box that prom

System Overviewwww.laerdal.com48Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseHelp ScreensMost screens in the Virtual Phlebotomy Self-Directed Learning System h

System Overview49www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseMain Menu screenThis screen presents a menu of options, including:• Competency Tr

5www.laerdal.com Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseIntroduction

System Overviewwww.laerdal.com50Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseProcedure Training videoThis screen presents the procedural video demonstrating:

System Tutorial videoThis screen presents the System Tutorial video which is divided into the following chapters: 1. Introduction to Virtual Phlebot

System Overviewwww.laerdal.com52Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseAnatomical ViewerThe Anatomical Viewer allows the learner to view and identify ana

Competency Review screenThe Competency Review screen presents your competency accomplishments in a concise and intui-tive format.Selecting the number

Clicking on the “Average Skill Scores” tab will display a list of critical and non-critical assessment errors, the ratio of the times you performed th

55www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use7 TRAINING SEQUENCEThe trainee has the option of selecting either Practice Cases (see Section 4,

www.laerdal.com56Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseSite SelectionThis screen allows you to select the specific venous access site. First select fro

Training Sequence57www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseEquipment SelectionThis screen presents the inventory of equipment that can be u

Training Sequencewww.laerdal.com58Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseSimulation Screen and Performance of the Intravenous ProcedureThe Simulation com

Training Sequence59www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseThe haptic device contains three (3) separate regions: (1) The top of the device

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Training Sequencewww.laerdal.com60Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseTo use a multi-sample needle and tube holder, select the appropriate gauge from

Training Sequence61www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseDepending on the patient case, it may be more or less difficult to correctly ins

Training Sequencewww.laerdal.com62Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseNeedle insertion: To perform the needle insertion, select a needle with vacuum t

Training Sequence63www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseTo select and use a label, click on the label icon in the toolbar. A selection o

Training Sequencewww.laerdal.com64Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseDebriefingFollowing the procedure, the learner will be assessed as to how well h

Training Sequence65www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseCannulation Event AnimationsThese generic animations display a record of the lea

Training Sequencewww.laerdal.com66Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseRemediation Case ScenarioIf the student fails the procedure, a remediation case

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8 ADMINISTRATIONThere are certain features only available to the instructor. These features are accessed by logging in as:Username: AdministratorPassw

1 INTRODUCTIONVirtual Phlebotomy is a Self-Directed Learning System for training the cognitive and psychomotor skills of venous blood specimen acqu

Administrationwww.laerdal.com70Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseInstructor Main MenuOnce logged in, you can: (1) View an instructional video on Vi

Administration71www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseLearner Competency ReviewSelecting a learner for reviewClick on a learner at the to

Administrationwww.laerdal.com72Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseSelecting the number and type of cases for reviewSelect the number of cases to disp

Administration73www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseSortingThe learners and case scenarios can be sorted by the column headings.Viewing

Administrationwww.laerdal.com74Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseAccount ManagementClick on the column labels to sort the accounts by name, class, s

Administration75www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use 1. Click on create to add a new learner.

www.laerdal.com76Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use2. Select a learner and click edit to edit the learner’s password, career and class.Administrat

77www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseConfigurationSelect the confi guration settings to correspond to local protocols and desired syst

8.1 Calibration of the Haptic DeviceWhen the haptic device requires calibration, a message will appear on the screen which looks like this:It is impor

The following pages show the series of menu screens that will lead the instructor through the calibra-tion process.These menu screens show the steps o

Introductionwww.laerdal.com8Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use1.1 This Manual includes: • The Learning Objectives for this product, to serve as a

Preparing the needle / specimen tube assembly for calibration:Administrationwww.laerdal.com80Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use

Lateral calibration:Administration81www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use

www.laerdal.com82Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseVer tical calibration:Administration

83www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseThis screen indicates that the device has been successfully calibrated.The screen below indicate

Network ConfigurationConnect multiple Virtual PhlebotomyTM systems to a local or global area network by installing a Laerdal Competence Management Sys

85www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UsePacking up the system

www.laerdal.comPacking up the System86Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use9 PACKING UP THE SYSTEMWARNINGPrecautions when packing and moving the haptic

87www.laerdal.comPacking up the SystemVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseThis series of diagrams is also available as a fold-out set of instructions

www.laerdal.comPacking up the System88Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use(3) Carefully unplug the needle from the haptic device:(4) Place the restra

89www.laerdal.comPacking up the SystemVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use(5) Carefully place the haptic device and tools in the original packaging:

9www.laerdal.com Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseBenefits, Learning Objectives and Features

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91www.laerdal.com Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for UseFrequently asked questions

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9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) 1. Is there some kind of an introduction that shows me how to use this product?The System Overview Video, accessibl

www.laerdal.com94Virtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use7. Why does the arm rotate when I click to palpate or insert the needle?In order to improve the

As with an actual patient, there is no way to mark the point of insertion.15. Is there a lateral transparent view so I can see my angle and depth of e

from the needle, and click “Auto-Calibrate.” 22. I have installed other software on the computer, and the simulator either slows down, crashes or dis

Single Case Model List97www.laerdal.comVirtual PhlebotomyDirections for Use28. Can I attach the tube to the tube holder prior to needle puncture?Yes,

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