25
Priming the Tubing and
Connecting to Your Catheter
When priming the fluid path, the tubing downstream of the pump
is filled with fluid, removing any air bubbles. Prime the tubing
before connecting it to your catheter.
Note:
If you are not changing the cassette but wish to
prime the fluid path, see “Priming the Tubing without
Changing the Cassette” on page 27.
WARNING: Do not prime the fluid path with the tubing
connected to your catheter as this could result in overdelivery
of medication or air embolism, which could result in serious
injury or death.
To prime the tubing:
1. After the cassette is attached, a
Prime tubing?
screen appears.
•
If a screen like the one to the right
appears, a security code is required
to proceed. If you
do not
have
permission to prime the tubing or if
the tubing is pre-primed, select
No
.
Contact your health care provider
for further assistance.
•
If a screen like the one to the right
appears, select
Yes
to prime the
tubing now, or
No
to prime later.
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