P/N 53063-30, Manual revision: B
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Cell Saving using Automatic Operation
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Press the Yes key to reset the modified parameter to the default set-
tings.
Pump RBCs to (RETURN) option
By default, the
Pump RBCs to
option is set at
Blue Line
, meaning that the
packed red blood cells will automatically be sent through the blue-coded
tubing to the reinfusion bag.
This setting can be changed to send the contents of the packed red cells
through the
Red Line
(red-coded tubing) for two different applications.
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During a cell saving procedure: to send the contents of a partially
filled bowl to the collection reservoir until more shed blood is col-
lected which will permit a full bowl to be processed.
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During open-heart surgical procedures: to concentrate and wash the
volume removed from the extracorporeal circuit. The RETURN option
sends the washed red blood cells through the red line (the FILL line)
into the cardiotomy reservoir, rather than through the blue line to the
reinfusion bag. A Y-connector in the tubing is used to divert the flow
of fluid.
When the Return key is lit and the
Red Line
option is enabled, the operator
can press this key to empty the contents of the bowl content through the red
line to the reservoir.
Warning: A safety/warning device should be used for the detection and
elimination of gaseous bubbles when returning cells to the patient via the
extracorporeal circuit.
To enable the
Red Line
RETURN option for automatic processing the opera-
tor should:
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Press the Modify key to access the Cell Saver setup display.
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Press the Select key until
Pump RBCs to
is highlighted.
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Press the arrow to indicate
Red Line
as the option
.
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Press the Modify key to return to the STANDBY state screen display.
