9 Getting started
ASTOFLO PLUS ECO Instructions for Use
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9.2 Priming, inserting the infusion line and starting the infusion
WARNING
Risk of overheating!
Do not insert the blood return line in the wrong flow direction. The flow direction
must be from the control unit to the free end of the heating profile.
WARNING
Risk of infection!
Use aseptic procedures.
WARNING
Risk of haemolysis!
Make sure that the infusion line is not kinked.
WARNING
Risk of air embolism!
When fluids are warmed up, it is possible that gas may evolve (bubbles form).
Be aware of the potential for air emboli when using a blood and fluid warmer.
Therefore fully prime all filters, lines and disposable sets before starting a
treatment.
Make sure all connections of the complete fluid stream are fixed tightly to
prevent fluid leakages and inadvertent infusion of air into the fluid stream.
Do not warm infusions containing soluted gas (e.g. bicarbonate).
Extreme care should always be taken to ensure that a bolus of air does not
pass to the patient.
CAUTION
Risk of hypothermia!
When ASTOFLO PLUS ECO is used, the patient’s body temperature must be
monitored at regular intervals.
The specified heating performance will only achieved by inserting the infusion
line into the entire length of the heating profile.
The temperature control of the ASTOFLO PLUS ECO controls and monitors
the temperature of the heating profile, but not
the patient’s body temperature.
If the ASTOFLO PLUS ECO cannot be started or if the patient's temperature
balance is insufficient, consider the use of alternative warming methods in
order to avoid or reduce hypothermia or to improve the patient's well-being.
