Halyard Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults with BALLARD Technology, Instructions For Use Manual

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3. Rinse the catheter according to the previously mentioned catheter
instructions. Use the port located nearest the patient.
Directional Tip Procedure:
1. For optimal catheter directional control, tracheostomy or
endotracheal tube should be positioned 4-5 cm above carina.
2. Radiopaque green line indicates the direction the catheter tip
will follow.
3. Direct the catheter into the desired side by keeping the green line
oriented toward the desired side.
Tracheostomy Patients:
1. Use tracheostomy 30 cm (12 inch) catheters for patients with
tracheostomy artificial airway only. If 30 cm catheter is used on
endotracheal artificial airway, ineffective suction may result.
2. Do not use 54 cm (21.3 inch) catheters on tracheostomy patients.
Mucosal damage may result.
Metered Dose Inhaler (Adapter Only):
1. Remove cap on port and attach canister. Use care to avoid
discharge of canister when connecting.
2. Hold canister in vertical position. Depress canister during, or
just prior to inspiration cycle. Repeat as prescribed by physician or
protocol.
3. Remove canister and replace cap on port.
End Tidal CO
2
Monitor Connection:
1. Predetermine appropriate tubing for attachment to luer fitting.
2. Remove luer cap and attach tubing from CO
2
analyzer tubing to
begin sampling.