Software
SimPad PLUS v. 9.0.4
02/10/2024
Important Notes:
Bug fixes in this release:
- Fix for an issue introduced in version 9.0.0 where the SimPad would freeze/become unresponsive and require a restart in the following cases.
Known issues in 9.0.4
- SimPad PLUS SkillReporter not able to connect to Resusci Anne MK1.
- Support for custom sound is missing.
- Not able to connect to connect to hidden network with PEAP-MSCHAPv2.
Other Fixes since 9.0.0
- Fix for an issue where the Link Box would appear to be in flight mode when connected to the Simulator Firmware and Network Wizard (SFNW) in LLEAP.
- Fix for an issue where a SimPad or Link Box that had been upgraded via Simulator Firmware and Network Wizard (SFNW) in LLEAP was not discoverable unless restarted.
- Fix for an issue where the VCA would not work right after a software upgrade unless devices was restarted.
- Fix for SimPad Plus and Link Box PLUS is not discoverable in Simulator Firmware & Network Wizard right after upgrade.
- Automatic reconnection to previously used Wi-Fi network on device start.
- Increased USB file transfer speed for SimPad.
- Improved high temperature warnings, if SimPad or simulator gets to hot during use.
- Refresh of system settings menu to move most used items towards the top of the menu.
- Updates to on-screen prompts when starting a SimPad for the first time.
- Security updates.
- Improved simulator sounds for Link Box based simulators.
- Fix for an issue where simulator would not always cough to indicate it had started.
- Fix for an issue where pacing would in some cases be inconsistent when using SimPad with Resusci Anne Advanced Skill Trainer.
- Icon for idioventricular heart rhythm on the SimPad changed as it was not correct, manikins capable for running idioventricular rhythms are SimBaby, SimNewB and NAS.
- Fix for an issue where VCA would sometimes disconnect during use.
- Fix for an issue where Sounds Trainer did not play lung sounds.
- Fix for VCA issues.
- Fix for custom Theme.
- Fix for pacing.
Note:
Simulator update
- Updating Nursing Anne Simulator, SimNewB and SimBaby can take up to 60 minutes. Wait for a steady green light on the manikin.
- Resusci manikins the update can takes up to 5 minutes.
SimPad PLUS 2 v. 9.0.4
02/10/2024
Important Notes:
Bug fixes in this release:
- Fix for an issue introduced in version 9.0.0 where the SimPad would freeze/become unresponsive and require a restart in the following cases.
Known issues in 9.0.4
- SimPad PLUS SkillReporter not able to connect to Resusci Anne MK1.
- Support for custom sound is missing.
- Not able to connect to connect to hidden network with PEAP-MSCHAPv2.
Other Fixes since 9.0.0
- Fix for an issue where the Link Box would appear to be in flight mode when connected to the Simulator Firmware and Network Wizard (SFNW) in LLEAP.
- Fix for an issue where a SimPad or Link Box that had been upgraded via Simulator Firmware and Network Wizard (SFNW) in LLEAP was not discoverable unless restarted.
- Fix for an issue where the VCA would not work right after a software upgrade unless devices was restarted.
- Fix for SimPad Plus and Link Box PLUS is not discoverable in Simulator Firmware & Network Wizard right after upgrade.
- Automatic reconnection to previously used Wi-Fi network on device start.
- Increased USB file transfer speed for SimPad.
- Improved high temperature warnings, if SimPad or simulator gets to hot during use.
- Refresh of system settings menu to move most used items towards the top of the menu.
- Updates to on-screen prompts when starting a SimPad for the first time.
- Security updates.
- Improved simulator sounds for Link Box based simulators.
- Fix for an issue where simulator would not always cough to indicate it had started.
- Fix for an issue where pacing would in some cases be inconsistent when using SimPad with Resusci Anne Advanced Skill Trainer.
- Icon for idioventricular heart rhythm on the SimPad changed as it was not correct, manikins capable for running idioventricular rhythms are SimBaby, SimNewB and NAS.
- Fix for an issue where VCA would sometimes disconnect during use.
- Fix for an issue where Sounds Trainer did not play lung sounds.
- Fix for VCA issues.
- Fix for custom Theme.
- Fix for pacing.
Note:
Simulator update
- Updating Nursing Anne Simulator, SimNewB and SimBaby can take up to 60 minutes. Wait for a steady green light on the manikin.
- Resusci manikins the update can takes up to 5 minutes.
SimPad PLUS 8.7.0
01/11/2023
Updates in this release:
- Laerdal Connect integration.
- Patient Monitor color control
- Patient Monitor toggle peripheral temperature from SimPad.
- Auscultation button for SimJunior.
Bug fixes in this release:
- BP Trainer not detected.
- SimBaby Brachial pulse not getting absent intil BP = 0.
- VT type 1&2 remame to VT Mono&Poly.
- Wifi: GUI for hidden Enterprise PEAP network.
Note:
Simulator update
- Updating Nursing Anne Simulator, SimNewB and SimBaby can take up to 60 minutes. Wait for a steady green light on the manikin.
- Resusci manikins the update can takes up to 5 minutes.
SimPad Theme Editor 1.3.1
3.8 MB - English
11/10/2021
SimPad Theme Editor is a PC software tool for creating Themes for the SimPad system when operated using the Manual Mode. The program allows you to easily make new Themes with States and Interventions. The new version is no longer an online tool. Please download and install SimPad Theme Editor localy on your computer.
- Dependency on Microsoft Silverlight removed, so that Theme Editor can be used without Silverlight installed.
- Minor changes to user interface.
SimPad PLUS 7.4.5
11/06/2021
Changes in this release:
- Session logfiles on Standardized patient are not stores if user quits session.
Changes from version 7.4.0:
- Nursing Anne Simulators will have a new option in Session Information to change the default age and gender of the manikin (per now it only affects prerecorded sounds).
- Age and Gender Setup button is only visible when connected to a Nursing Anne Simulator .
- Voice Conferencing Application (VCA) improvements.
- Occasional aliasing on VCA has been improved.
- Prerecorded sounds will in some cases sound loud through the instructor headset, a button to automatically mute instructor headset when playing prerecorded sounds has been added.
- Fix Vocal sound on SimMan ALS.
- Fix flow fraction score for BLS Instructor.
- Fixed issue with Nursing Anne Simulator, SimNewB and SimBaby where they would sometimes not connect after running first session.
- Corrected problem where SimPad would sometimes not connect to internet enabled services such as Laerdal Scenario Cloud.
- Fixed ShockLink update issue where some devices would fail to update to newest version.
Note:
Updating to Windows 10?
- Using SimLink or Custom ad hoc network on SimPad, and considering upgrading to Windows 10 on your computers for Laerdal Patient Monitor?
- Microsoft ended their support for this type of network with the release of Windows 8. From Windows 10 the equipment will need to use a separate simulation network.
Windows 7
- Patient monitor 8.0.0 and newer will not support Windows 7
- Updating Nursing Anne Simulator, SimNewB and SimBaby take up to 20 minutes. Wait for a steady green light on the manikin.
- Resusci manikins are updated with new firmware, the update takes up to 5 minutes.