9.2 Use Of The Fluid Warmer; Step 1-Load The Pressure Chambers; Step 2-Pressurize The Pressure Chambers - level 1 H-1200 115V Operator's Manual

S E C T I O N 9 • O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s

9.2 Use of the Fluid Warmer

Use of the Fluid Warmer requires that the steps in Section 9.1, Set Up
for Use have been completed.
Overview
Use of the Fluid Warmer involves the following steps:
1—Load the Pressure Chambers
2—Pressurize the Pressure Chambers
3—Make patient connection, begin infusion
4—Replace Gas Vent/Filter Assembly
5—Change fluid bag
Step 1—Load the Pressure Chambers
Turn the hinged latch on the right side of the Pressure Chamber
a
outward. Open the door.
Hang a solution bag on the appropriate hanging hook inside the
b
door. The Pressure Chamber can hold bags of varying sizes.
• On the inside of the Pressure Chamber door are hooks for
bags smaller than 1000ml.
• On the top of the Pressure Chamber door are hooks
appropriate for 1000ml bags.
• Bags from different fluid manufacturers vary somewhat in
their dimensions.
• Choose a hanging hook that allows the bag drain port to
hang freely in the indented slot at the bottom of the
Pressure Chamber door.
Close the door and secure side latch.
c
Step 2—Pressurize the Pressure Chambers
Turn ON the Pressure Chamber by moving the lever
a
located at the top of the Pressure Chambers over to the plus (+)
pressurized position.
Check gauge to ensure pressure of 280-300 mmHg is achieved.
b
• Pressure in the chambers is not adjustable.
Power must be ON for the Pressure Chambers to operate.
Note:
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