ZOLL IVTM, Operation Manual

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Figure 4.50. Connect the Tubing to the Catheter
8. Connect the male tubing connector to the female connector on the catheter. Note that the return line is
equipped with an inline flow-indicator.
9. Safely route the tubing so that it is not kinked or obstructed and cannot be easily dislodged by a patient’s
movement.
The console is now ready to begin treatment.
Once treatment has begun, confirm that saline is flowing through the tubing and catheter circuit by observing
the rotation of the inline flow indicator (see Figure 4.51). If the flow indicator does not rotate freely during
patient treatment, inspect the entire tubing circuit for kinks or other restrictions to flow. Tapping on the flow
indicator will liberate any trapped air bubbles and return them to the saline bag.
Figure 4.51. Inline Flow Indicator
WARNING. Investigate air trap alarms.
If an “Air Trap Fault” alarm occurs, it is likely that there is a leak in
the tubing circuit or the catheter has failed. Refer to Alarms and Corrective Actions on page 85 for assistance.