Follow sterile procedures.
NOTE: ALWAYS start procedure with a full syringe.
1.
Perform steps 1 through 6 of the Quick Pressure Moniter Set
instructions.
2.
Remove the needle from the monitor.
3.
Attached the slit catheter to the tapered chamber stem. Make
sure the fit is very snug.
NOTE:
Optional extension
tubing may be used
between the slit
catheter and the
monitor if
additional length
is desired.
4.
Remove the need guard from the break-away needle, and push
the catheter in until it is just visible at the end of the needle.
CAUTION: DO NOT let the catheter protude from the needle, as it
may be cut by the needle upon insertion.
5.
Hold the needle approximately 45° up from horizontal. Slowly
force the fluid through the disposable to remove air.
6.
Bring the catheter tip (slit end) to the same height as the
disposable diaphragm. Display should read -8 to +9mm/Hg.
7.
Press the “ZERO” button.
NOTE: Display must read “00” before continuing. If it does not,
please see troubleshooting.
8.
Hold the catheter and the needle together and push into the
compartment. Make sure the catheter’s tip is protected inside
the needle.
9.
Push the catheter foward while pulling back on the needle.
Tape the catheter in place after the needle is out of the skin.
Remove the break-away needle.
NOTE: Pinch the green fins on the needle together, then pul them
apart and split the needle away.
11.
Keep the chamber in the monitor at the same height as the
estimated height of the slit tip of the catheter in the body.
See below for suggested set-up for the Pressure Monitor with
Indwelling Slit Catheter Set.
12.
Inject less than 3/10 cc of saline into the compartment to
equillibrate with interstitial fluids.
13
.
Wait for the display to reach equillibrium.
14
.
Record the pressure readings at the appropriate intervals.
Repeat step 12 to ensure patency for subsequent
measurements.
WARNING: The Indwelling Slit Catheter
procedure must not exceed a 24 hour duration.
WARNING: Device must be at correct angle of
insertion before the “ZERO” button is pressed
to insure accuracy.
WARNING: The monitor must be securely taped
to the patient to prevent its displacement and/
or patient injury.
WARNING: DO NOT use pressure readings when
display indicates low batter. Replace battery
and repeat steps to obtain pressure reading.
←
Acute
and Sports
Medicine
Set-up
[Optional
extentsion
tubing not
shown but may
be necessary.]
Patient shown
standing.
←
Alternate
Acute
Set-up Only
[Cannot be
used for a
standing
patient.]
Patient shown
laying down.
INDWELLING SLIT CATHETER SET INSTRUCTIONS
