General Instructions for Use
To perform a caudal injection:
Note:
Spinal fluid is not normally encountered
when performing a caudal block. The instructions
below are for a water-free system. If you wish to
introduce water in the spinal canal, follow setup
instructions for lumbar puncture at right.
1.
Cap the
side port
and close the bottom port
of Stopcock A.
2.
Open Stopcock B.
(See figure 8 & insets.)
Note:
Nasco recommends plain water to sim-
ulate preparation of the injection site. Some
antiseptic solutions may permanently stain the
plastic.
3.
Perform the injection procedure in the sacral
hiatus.
Note:
Nasco recommends plain distilled water
as the injectate. Fluid injected into the spinal
space will be visible as it travels down the exit
tube.
General Instructions for Use
To perform a caudal injection:
Note:
Spinal fluid is not normally encountered
when performing a caudal block. The instructions
below are for a water-free system. If you wish to
introduce water in the spinal canal, follow setup
instructions for lumbar puncture at right.
1.
Cap the
side port
and close the bottom port
of Stopcock A.
2.
Open Stopcock B.
(See figure 8 & insets.)
Note:
Nasco recommends plain water to sim-
ulate preparation of the injection site. Some
antiseptic solutions may permanently stain the
plastic.
3.
Perform the injection procedure in the sacral
hiatus.
Note:
Nasco recommends plain distilled water
as the injectate. Fluid injected into the spinal
space will be visible as it travels down the exit
tube.
4.
To clear injected fluid from the system
between procedures, close the
top port
of Stopcock A, uncap the
side port
, open
Stopcock B, and inject air with the syringe
via side port.
(See figure 9 & inset.)
5.
Occasionally disconnect Bag B to remove
excess air and/or fluid.
6.
When finished training, drain all bags and
tubing; allow to air dry. Remove spine and
tissue block from body. To avoid damage,
do not allow latex spinal tubing to remain in
contact with any soft plastic components of
the trainer for extended periods of time.
4.
To clear injected fluid from the system
between procedures, close the
top port
of Stopcock A, uncap the
side port
, open
Stopcock B, and inject air with the syringe
via side port.
(See figure 9 & inset.)
5.
Occasionally disconnect Bag B to remove
excess air and/or fluid.
6.
When finished training, drain all bags and
tubing; allow to air dry. Remove spine and
tissue block from body. To avoid damage,
do not allow latex spinal tubing to remain in
contact with any soft plastic components of
the trainer for extended periods of time.
Figure 8
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 9
Stopcock A:
Side Port Capped
Bottom Port Closed
Stopcock A:
Side Port Capped
Bottom Port Closed
Stopcock A:
Side Port Uncapped
Top Port Closed
Stopcock A:
Side Port Uncapped
Top Port Closed
Stopcock B:
Open
Stopcock B:
Open
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