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Fluid system preparation
1.
Mix the required concentration of the artificial blood supplied with the model (product
code: CVB250
) as indicated on the bottle’s instructions
(ratio of blood to water is 1:9).
Distilled water can be used as a substitute for blood if desired
2.
Fill the syringe and
switch the ‘CEPHALIC’ vein network to ‘ON’ to allow blood to be
inserted into the cephalic vein:
3.
Attach the blood-filled syringe to the connection point and
slowly
insert 60ml, ensuring
the syringe does not contain air bubbles. Air bubbles will negatively impact upon the
ultrasound image obtained: