General Use Procedure
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Fill Line
Connector
Fill Line
Connector
4 General Use Procedure
The basic steps required to initiate the inflation and deflation of a
tourniquet cuff are summarized below:
N
OTE
:
Prior to cuff inflation, the slight impeding affect caused by the
presence of the un-inflated cuff and limb protection sleeve may inhibit
venous return, causing slight intraoperative bleeding at the beginning of
the procedure.
1.
Turn unit on
2.
Confirm default settings are correct
or
,
3.
Set procedure timer and target cuff pressure
4.
Position cuff on patient’s limb
5.
Connect cuff to fill line connector
6.
When ready, press the
Inflate
button
7.
Monitor cuff time and pressure during the procedure
8.
Manage Timer and Pressure as necessary
9.
Deflate the cuff and disconnect the cuff from fill line connector.
WARNING:
At the end of a procedure, as soon as the tourniquet
pressure is released, remove the cuff, sleeve and other underlying
materials, as the slightest impedance of venous return may lead to
congestion and pooling of blood in the operative field. Failure to
comply may result in patient injury.
Connect the Cuff To Fill Line Connector
The cuffs are controlled by the
corresponding sides of the SmartPump
control panel.
Quick connect style fill line connectors are
located on the bottom corners on the front of
the SmartPump.
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