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Information screens

Screen 1

Suction level and flow rate. The flow rate, is the  

volume of air being removed by the pump in L/min.

Screen 2

Suction level and time of suction applied.

Screen 3

Flow vs Time Graph. 
The graph shows the flow and pressure progression  

as a function of time. 
You can rotate through 3 different screens,  

by pressing the bottom button.

Screen 1: 30 Minute Flow (high)

The screen shows up to 30 minutes of use.  

Flow is measured from 10L/min.

Screen 2: 30 Minute Flow (low)

The screen shows up to 30 minutes of use.  

Flow is measured from 0.5L/min

Screen 3: Previous Minutes Flow

This screen shows the previous 1 minute of use.  

Flow is measured from 0.5L/min (screen not shown)

Screen 4

Air leak indicator, if the patient has a 4 hour period  

where the suction pump is not engaged, this is classed as 

the patient having no air leak, the indicator will change 

colour. This will scroll through as each 4 hour block 

passes. This is an indication only, further clinical checks 

should be performed; such as an x-ray prior to chest  

drain removal.

Summary of Contents for PSU Portable Suction Unit

Page 1: ...Rocket Quick User Guide Rocket PSU Portable Suction Unit...

Page 2: ...ime 3 Attaching the suction unit to the chest drain bottle 4 5 Operating instructions 6 8 Changing suction levels 9 Information screens 10 11 Switching the unit off 11 Disconnecting the suction unit f...

Page 3: ...ort is on the back of the device It is protected and is behind the door marked 4 Charge the device for approximately 3hrs until the battery display is full Changing the clock time Please check the tim...

Page 4: ...r attach tubing set to bottle by inserting straw and cap into aperture and twisting clockwise until clicked shut Take care not to touch the straw 3 Once underwater seal has been established place bott...

Page 5: ...the PSU over the filter unit so the filter will fit into the filter recess under the suction unit 9 Place the PSU onto the chest drain unit With slight downward pressure rotate the locking ring clockw...

Page 6: ...perators guide During set up you can confirm or cancel your decisions using the three buttons at the side of the screen 2 Verify if the PSU is connected to a new patient THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT...

Page 7: ...ilter as per the instructions re fit the PSU to the chest drain bottle and switch on the unit again to restart the set up process If you press you will progress to the next screen Please verify that y...

Page 8: ...tisfactory The levels of suction applied increase in 0 5KPa 5cmH2O and 3 75mmHg increments There is a gravity drainage setting of 0 25KPa When you are happy with the set level of suction press 6 You w...

Page 9: ...gether for longer than 2 seconds This will return you to the suction level setting screen Repeat instruction number 5 to change the level of suction required and instruction 6 to confirm When the suct...

Page 10: ...of use Flow is measured from 10L min Screen 2 30 Minute Flow low The screen shows up to 30 minutes of use Flow is measured from 0 5L min Screen 3 Previous Minutes Flow This screen shows the previous 1...

Page 11: ...ked to check the filter and then switch off the alarm and screen manually The PSU will continue at the programme suction level Switching the unit off When this has been completed turn the device off b...

Page 12: ...6988 www rocketmedical com ZDOCK293 Rev 05 02 2021 For all your Rocket PSU Portable Suction Unit service enquiries please contact Service Information Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Tel 44 0 1291 425425...

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