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Section 11 Changing the disposable patient circuit
The disposable patient circuit, consisting of the disposable water path, cartridge and
delivery tube, is marked for single patient use. They may be used for up to 30 days
on a single patient but must then be replaced.
11-1. Stop the unit by pressing the Run/Standby button.
11-2. Clamp the water inlet tube connected to the sterile water.
11-3. Open the door to expose the disposable water path.
11-4. Lift the disposable patient circuit out of the Precision Flow
™
unit and discard in accordance
with institutional guidelines.
11-5. Wipe down the docking station with 70-90% isopropyl alcohol wipes.
11-8. Slide the disposable patient circuit into the docking station and close the door.
11-9. Hang new sterile water on the IV pole hook.
11-10. Wipe the spike on the water inlet tube with 70-90% isopropyl alcohol and insert into
spike port of the sterile water.
11-11. Re-start the unit.
WARNINGS:
• The heater plates on the docking station and
disposable water path may be hot !
• Universal precautions and aseptic technique must be used in
handling the disposable parts.
CAUTIONS:
• The sensor windows in the docking station must not be scratched or damaged. If
necessary, clean them only with alcohol wipes (70-90% isopropyl alcohol).
Never
use sharp instruments, abrasive cleaners, bleach or organic solvents to clean
windows.
11-6. Open a new cartridge, delivery tube and disposable water path.
11-7. Install the cartridge in the water path as described in Section 7 (Setting up).
