Pronk Technologies
2017 07-18
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9)
Air-In-Line Testing:
NOTE: To avoid air bubbles from flowing into the FlowTrax during an air-in-line test (which can force users to
re-prime), use the 3 way stopcock and syringe to exhaust the air bubble prior to reaching the input of FlowTrax.
This will allow you to run the air-in-line test without having to disconnect and reconnect the IV set to the
FlowTrax.
a)
Attach syringe to 3 way stopcock, attach 3 way stopcock to input (left side) fitting of FlowTrax.
b)
Position the 3 way stopcock valve to allow flow from infusion device through to syringe and not into
FlowTrax.
c)
Run the air-in-line test.
d)
Either run the infusion device at a high rate until the air bubble reaches the syringe, or remove the IV set from
the infusion device mechanism and gravity flow the air bubble until it reaches the syringe.
e)
Re-position the 3 way stopcock valve to allow flow from infusion device to FlowTrax and not into the
syringe.
Stopwatch Feature:
NOTE: The FlowTrax stopwatch feature can be used to perform any timed tests that you may need. The
stopwatch will also start when FlowTrax is sensing flow, and stop when it senses flow has stopped.
•
To start or stop the FlowTrax stopwatch, press the Stopwatch button once on FlowTrax.
•
To zero the stopwatch, press and hold the Stopwatch button until zero is observed.
10)
Pressure Meter Function (
-
12.5 to
+
75 PSI):
NOTE: FlowTrax is not only an infusion device analyzer. It is also a full featured pressure meter. These steps
are for DRY usage of the pressure meter, and are not necessary for IV Pump occlusion testing
a)
Place output hose in a collection container.
b)
Empty all fluid from FlowTrax by pressing the FUNCTION button, and then press the CLEAN GLASS
button. The CLEAN GLASS function will automatically expel water from FlowTrax.
c)
Press ZERO button on FlowTrax for zeroing pressure.
d)
Select desired units of measure by pressing UNITS button on FlowTrax.
e)
Turn occlusion knob clockwise until knob is flush with front of FlowTrax panel (you do not need to over
tighten the knob to obtain an occlusion).
f)
Press RESET FLOW to zero the MAX pressure.
g)
Using high pressure fitting provided, or similar, connect to the input (left side) fitting on FlowTrax.
h)
Begin pressure testing.
11)
Temperature Measurements:
a)
Connect temperature extension cable provided to temperature port on FlowTrax.
b)
Connect YSI-400 probe to temperature extension cable.
c)
This will automatically trigger the temp measurement to be displayed on the FlowTrax display.
d)
Begin measuring temperature.
12)
IMPORTANT Application Notes:
Accuracy: FlowTrax accuracy relies on optical sensors located on a moving carriage, which track a bubble in a
fluid column (glass tube). FlowTrax software determines the rate and volume being delivered based on the
carriage travel while tracking the bubble. This means care must be taken to ensure the FlowTrax is balanced and
level relative to the bubble inside the FlowTrax fluid column for accurate results. Avoid any tilting or leaning of
the FlowTrax. FlowTrax will post a “TILT” message in the lower left hand corner of the screen if it is not level.
In addition, extraneous air / bubbles entering FlowTrax during priming or during an actual test may introduce
errors in the results. Ensure IV set is cleared of any air before use. For flow rates of 20ml/hr or less, place
FlowTrax on its back (horizontal). At all rates, output bottle must be level with FlowTrax or no more than 18”
above FlowTrax.
Very Low Flow Rates: For flow rates of 20ml/hr or less, lay FlowTrax on its back so that the buttons are facing
the ceiling. If FlowTrax is mounted to an IV pole, turn it 90 degrees or remove from pole clamp and lay it on its
