Chapter 2: Operation
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OPERATION
This chapter explains the procedure for setting up and initiating safe and effective operation
of the
Belmont
®
Rapid Infuser, FMS2000.
WARNING!
Do not use this product in the presence of flammable anesthetics.
WARNING!
To avoid risk of electric shock, this device must only be connected to a
supply main with protective earth.
WARNING!
Do not use with pressure infusers or “bag squeezers”. The system pump
provides adequate pressure to infuse fluid.
WARNING!
The Belmont
®
Rapid Infuser,
FMS2000
,
is not for use in warming platelets,
cryo-precipitates, or granulocyte suspensions.
WARNING!
The Belmont
®
Rapid Infuser,
FMS2000
,
is intended for infusion of high
volume warm replacement fluid or blood component. It is not intended for
drug administration.
WARNING!
Do not mix lactated Ringer’s or other solutions containing calcium with
citrated blood products.
Use only anticoagulated blood products