Pronk Technologies
2017 07-18
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Prime FlowTrax by exiting FLUSH Screen (with pump running approximately 600ml/hr) –
NOTE: FlowTrax will generate its own bubble (approx. 3/8”) during priming process for
tracking purposes.
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Continue this rate until “PRIME REQUIRED” message is replaced with actual flow rate
numbers in the FLOW section of the screen. The Volume section of the screen will change
from “PRIME REQUIRED” to “RESET FLOW TO START VOL” when priming has
completed.
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Press RESET FLOW just prior to starting the infusion pump to zero Flow, Volume, Max
pressure and timer.
b)
Priming with syringe and 3-way stopcock (when testing units not capable of 600ml/hr or
higher rates)
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Fill 60cc syringe with 50+ cc of distilled water.
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FlowTrax upright (vertical) and level
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Attach syringe to 3-way stopcock, then attach 3-way stopcock to input (left side) fitting of
FlowTrax. Position the 3-way stopcock valve to allow flow from syringe into FlowTrax.
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Flush FlowTrax (by selecting FUNCTION then FLUSH) and using a high speed, hard push of
the syringe for approximately 20ml Volume.
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Leave FlowTrax on the FLUSH screen, depress syringe plunger at a low speed for
approximately 20ml Volume.
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Continue this rate until “PRIME REQUIRED” message goes away in the FLOW section of the
screen and is replaced with rate average numbers. The Volume section of the screen will
change from “PRIME REQUIRED” to “RESET FLOW TO START VOL” when priming has
completed.
NOTE 3: If FlowTrax has been sitting unused for several days with water in the tubes, run for 5-10 minutes at a
rate of 300ml/hr (syringe pump) or 600+ml/hr (IV Pump) before using for measurement. If FlowTrax has been
sitting unused for a few days or more dry, it may be necessary to do a CLEAN GLASS process (See maintenance
section) for best results.
6)
Flow and Volume Measurements:
a)
Attach IV set to input of FlowTrax, or to remaining port on 3 way stopcock. ALWAYS prime/purge the IV
set into a collection container before attaching it to the FlowTrax fitting to reduce priming time and to
optimize performance.
b)
If a 3 way stopcock is still installed, position the 3 way stopcock valve to allow flow from the infusion device
into FlowTrax and not into the syringe.
c)
Configure the infusion device for the desired flow/volume.
d)
Press the RESET FLOW button to reset both flow rate and volume numbers on the FlowTrax just prior to
starting infusion device for testing.
e)
Start IV pump.
f)
The FlowTrax will automatically begin flow and volume measurement when it senses flow from the IV
pump.
NOTE: It is not necessary to “stop” the FlowTrax at the end of a test. FlowTrax will capture an accurate total
volume delivered and post an average Flow Rate at the end of a test without user interaction. If KVO (Keep Vein
Open) feature on the IV pump is enabled on the infusion device being tested, Volume, and in some cases, the
Flow Rate measurement may be affected.
Very Low Rate Testing:
NOTE: When performing flow and or volume tests involving Flow Rates below 20ml/hr, flushing and priming
still must be performed with FlowTrax vertical (upright).
a)
After FlowTrax is flushed and primed, lay FlowTrax on its back (horizontal) so that the buttons are facing the
ceiling for the most accurate results at these lower rates. NOTE: You do not need to remove the IV bracket
from the back cover. It is acceptable for FlowTrax to lean on one side when horizontal.
