9
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Cannot get blood to flow or flashback.
If you are unable to get blood flow through your IV Arm, there is most likely a restriction some-
where within the system. Restrictions can be caused by air bubbles, kinks (either in the veins or
supply and drain tubing), or dried blood within the system.
1.
Check for kinks in the tubing of the fluid supply bags: If a clamp has been located in one
spot of the tube for a long period of time, the tube can become kinked, restricting flow
even when the clamp is open. Massage the tube where the clamps have been to open the
tubing again. Change positions of clamps often to keep this from reoccurring.
2.
Fluid supply bag height: Is the supply bag hung at the appropriate height according to
the instruction manual? Hanging the supply bags slightly higher for the arms that are not
producing enough pressure can create just enough gravity on the fluid to facilitate flow.
3.
Check for air bubbles: Make sure you purge the arm of air bubbles. Gradually “flush”
the system with synthetic blood by slowly opening the supply clamp. Allow some blood
to pass through the system until the air bubbles have been eliminated in the drain bag.
Close the clamp on the supply bag and then turn the arm over so it is palm up. Slowly
open the clamp to allow some blood to pass through and to remove any remaining air
that is trapped in the system.
4.
Dried blood left in veins from previous uses: If these are veins that have been used before,
you could try running a couple of bags of clear warm water through them. There may be
some sediment from previous uses lodged within the veins/tubing.
5.
Check vein tubing for kinks: Following a skin/vein replacement, it is possible that a vein
rolled out of the track or there may also be a slight kink in the tubing. This is most likely
in the underside of the fingers. Flexing the fingers will sometimes work out the kink. Try
massaging the area of the arm (thumb and fingers) to relocate the vein back within the
track of the arm core. Also, make sure you haven’t pulled the skin on too tight, causing a
restriction. Skins should be loose fitting, especially around the thumb and finger areas.
Apply lubrication to help move the veins back into place.
SUPPLIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
LF00845U
Life
/
form
®
Blood, 1 quart
LF00846U
Life
/
form
®
Blood, 1 gallon
LF00966U
Light Skin & Vein Replacement Kit
LF00987U
Dark Skin & Vein Replacement Kit
LF00996U
Vyna Bond
LF01022U
Fluid Supply Stand
LF01099U
Vein Tubing Sealant Kit
LF01104U
Life
/
form
®
IV Arm Skin & Vein Replacement DVD — FREE
LF01105U
Life
/
form
®
IV Arm Set-Up & Troubleshooting DVD — FREE
LF01055U
Vein Replacement Kit
LF01130U
Fluid Supply Bag
LF09919U
Nasco Cleaner
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: Cannot get blood to flow or flashback.
If you are unable to get blood flow through your IV Arm, there is most likely a restriction some-
where within the system. Restrictions can be caused by air bubbles, kinks (either in the veins or
supply and drain tubing), or dried blood within the system.
1.
Check for kinks in the tubing of the fluid supply bags: If a clamp has been located in one
spot of the tube for a long period of time, the tube can become kinked, restricting flow
even when the clamp is open. Massage the tube where the clamps have been to open the
tubing again. Change positions of clamps often to keep this from reoccurring.
2.
Fluid supply bag height: Is the supply bag hung at the appropriate height according to
the instruction manual? Hanging the supply bags slightly higher for the arms that are not
producing enough pressure can create just enough gravity on the fluid to facilitate flow.
3.
Check for air bubbles: Make sure you purge the arm of air bubbles. Gradually “flush”
the system with synthetic blood by slowly opening the supply clamp. Allow some blood
to pass through the system until the air bubbles have been eliminated in the drain bag.
Close the clamp on the supply bag and then turn the arm over so it is palm up. Slowly
open the clamp to allow some blood to pass through and to remove any remaining air
that is trapped in the system.
4.
Dried blood left in veins from previous uses: If these are veins that have been used before,
you could try running a couple of bags of clear warm water through them. There may be
some sediment from previous uses lodged within the veins/tubing.
5.
Check vein tubing for kinks: Following a skin/vein replacement, it is possible that a vein
rolled out of the track or there may also be a slight kink in the tubing. This is most likely
in the underside of the fingers. Flexing the fingers will sometimes work out the kink. Try
massaging the area of the arm (thumb and fingers) to relocate the vein back within the
track of the arm core. Also, make sure you haven’t pulled the skin on too tight, causing a
restriction. Skins should be loose fitting, especially around the thumb and finger areas.
Apply lubrication to help move the veins back into place.
SUPPLIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
LF00845U
Life
/
form
®
Blood, 1 quart
LF00846U
Life
/
form
®
Blood, 1 gallon
LF00966U
Light Skin & Vein Replacement Kit
LF00987U
Dark Skin & Vein Replacement Kit
LF00996U
Vyna Bond
LF01022U
Fluid Supply Stand
LF01099U
Vein Tubing Sealant Kit
LF01104U
Life
/
form
®
IV Arm Skin & Vein Replacement DVD — FREE
LF01105U
Life
/
form
®
IV Arm Set-Up & Troubleshooting DVD — FREE
LF01055U
Vein Replacement Kit
LF01130U
Fluid Supply Bag
LF09919U
Nasco Cleaner
HC190001INM3.indd 17-18
12/20/18 8:42 AM
