Chapter 5, General Operation: Cell Salvage
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Haemonetics
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Cell Saver
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Elite
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User Manual
P/N 120745-IE, Manual revision: AA
Setting up the
Saline Solution
Warning: The wash solution should be Sterile 0.9% Saline For Injection, USP.
No other wash solutions should be used, as this could lead to hemolysis.
To install the saline solution:
1. Hang the saline solution bags on the lower pigtail of the right IV pole.
2. Close the ratchet clamps on the yellow lines.
3. Spike the saline solution bags and unclamp the lines.
Figure 42, Spiking the saline bags
Note: Each wash cycle requires a volume of saline solution that depends on
the size of the bowl in use.
225 mL bowl:
1000 mL saline solution.
125 mL bowl:
750 mL saline solution.
70mL bowl:
300 mL saline solution.
Inspecting the
Installation
Always inspect the disposable set after completing the installation.
1. Inspect all parts of the disposable set and verify that there are no twists,
kinks, or flat spots.
2. Verify that all connections are secure and all appropriate clamps are
closed.
3. Close the device cover, ensuring that no tubing is inadvertently clamped
off.
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1. Saline wash solution
2. Saline spike
