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Preparing for Secondary Delivery (Piggybacking)
1
Ensure a primary piggyback pump set with a
proximal Y-site backcheck valve is in place.
2
Use the extension hook from the secondary set
to suspend the primary container from the I.V.
pole.
3
Prepare the secondary set according to the
instructions included with the set.
4
Attach a needle or blunt cannula (if appropriate)
and prime the secondary set.
5
Suspend the secondary container from the I.V.
pole.
6
Connect the secondary set to the proximal
Y-site (or proximal luer port).
d
Note: When using a secondary container of
500 mL or greater, ensure the bottom of the
secondary container is at least 7 inches (17.8
cm) above the fluid level in the primary
container. Use additional extension hooks if
necessary.
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