Section 1 • Introduction
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WARNING:
Do not connect the cassette to the patient until the cassette has been primed, the
cassette has been connected to the pump, and the pump has been programmed
to the desired therapy and checked per hospital protocol.
CAUTION:
Verify that all connections are secure, all clamps are opened, and that there are
no leaks in the fluid path before starting therapy.
If the filled solution container is not going to be used immediately, clamp the tubing and cap the
connector with the protective cap provided to prevent contamination.
Always verify that the cassette bottom disc is snapped closed before attaching the cassette to the
pump.
To prime the cassette, follow these steps:
Step #1
Remove the protective cover from the bottom of the cassette (see
illustration at left).
Step #2
Connect the solution container to the short tubing of the cassette using
the aseptic technique utilized by your facility.
Step #3
Release all clamps on the tubing.
Step #4
Invert the solution container to allow air to be evacuated before
priming the cassette with fluid (see illustration at left).
Step #5
Gently squeeze the solution container to force fluid and air upward
through the tubing and cassette. Continue until the solution has
completely filled the tubing and all air bubbles have been removed.
Step #6
After priming, close the fluid path by snapping the cassette bottom disc
into the cassette body. This will prevent free flow.
Protective cover
