Skin. The use of gloves impervious to the specific material handled is advised to prevent skin contact, possible irritation, and skin damage (see glove manufacturer literature for information on permeability). Depending on conditions of use, apron and/or arm covers may be necessary.
Skin. Modeled from a cast of a real person, the skin of iStan truly acts, looks and feels like real human skin, right down to the goose bumps (cutis anserina). Small “pores” on iStan’s forehead have the ability to secrete clear fluid, simulating diaphoresis. Skeletal Structure Designed from the inside out, CAE Healthcare has created the first patient simulator truly based around a human-like skeletal structure, a revolutionary development in itself. But iStan also closely mimics the anatomical workings of the human body at a level of realism not possible with other simulators. Spine, neck, arms and hips all mimic the degrees of movement of a real person. Wireless iStan is fully wireless and battery operated for amazing portability and versatility. Contained in this User Guide This User Guide has been designed for quick access to information on how to use and maintain your iStan system. Please make sure that you read and follow the Cautions/Warnings on the pages preceding the Table of Contents. This is for your safety and your learner’s safety, as well as for the protection of your simulator. Each subsequent section has been designed to keep valuable information at your fingertips. Before using the system, follow the step-by-step instructions included in the iStan Setup section. The Using the Software section provides instructions on the use of the various software features as well as how to create and save a new SCEs. Using iStan includes information on how the simulator and software components work and the functionality that each supports. Various clinical interventions are explained in this section along with how these interventions isolate critically important learning objectives. In addition, a description is provided of the CAE Healthcare preconfigured patients, as well as detailed instructions on how to develop and save your own patients. We encourage you to follow the iStan care and maintenance guidelines found in the iStan Care and Maintenance section, as this will ensure that your system is functioning optimally. Warranty details, as well as clean up and care information, are included in this section, making it a very important part of keeping your system in good working condition. Equipment Overview iStan has been designed to be used in any learning environment. iStan’s standard features are easily integrated into a laboratory setting or remote locations. Standard Components Inventory iStan comes with all the necessary equipment for establishing an ...
Skin. There should be no evidence of acute or chronic skin disease or chronic ulceration.
