baxter Easyspray Quick Reference Manual

easysPRay Quick Reference Guide (for open surgery)
Instructions for Circulating Nurse | EasySpray Pressure Regulator
1 2
Insert 9V battery into the EASYSPRAY
pressure regulator device.
Instructions for Scrub Nurse | Spray Set
1 2
Prepare ARTISS Solution for Sealants
according to the instructions in the
package insert.
Instructions for Surgeon
1 2
Confirm (verbally) the actual pressure
with theatre personnel.
Caution: Any application of pressurised gas may be associated with a potential risk of air or gas embolism, tissue rupture or air or gas
entrapment with compression, which may be life threatening. Be sure to take appropriate measures to address these risks by observing
the recommended minimum spraying distance and the maximum pressure provided in the appropriate spray set instructions for use.
3
Connect EASYSPRAY device to IV pole or Use suitable connection tube to connect
trolley rail using the clamps on the back the EASYSPRAY device to medical air
of the device. (ranging 3.5 – 7 bar / 50 – 100 psi).
3
Firmly attach the spray head to the Fasten the pull strap to the double
nozzle of the syringes. syringe system to assure the spray head
is tightly secured.
3
Spray from a distance of 10 – 15 cm for To activate the flow of gas occlude the
optimum results. opening in the clip center with thumb.
To begin application, gently depress the
syringe plunger.
4 5
Connect Spray Set filters to EASYSPRAY Turn the on/off switch on the front side
device. Connect the blue filter to the blue of the EASYSPRAY to the ON (I) position.
female luer connector and the clear filter to
the male luer connector.
4 5
Fit the connection tube of the spray set to Attach the clip (on the end of the sensor
the luer-lock connector on the underside of line) by sliding it into the grooves located
the spray head. on the top of the syringe plunger.
The use of ARTISS Solutions for Sealant is restricted to experienced surgeons who have been trained in the use of ARTISS.
In order to ensure optimal safe use of ARTISS by spray application, apply a minimum spray distance of 10 cm and a maximum spray
pressure of 2 bar to minimise the potential risk of air or gas embolism, tissue rupture, or air or gas entrapment with compression.
The EASYSPRAY device will continue to emit gas for a brief period after the thumb is removed from the clip/plunger.
This delay helps to avoid clogging of the spray head.
Please see the ARTISS SmPC provided together with this material.
6
Check the gauge on the EASYSPRAY
device for the appropriate pressure
range of 1.5-2.0 bars (21.5-28.5 psi).
Adjust pressure setting by turning the
black pressure control knob.
6
Pass the assembled applicator to the sur-
geon for spray application. Pass the end
of the connection tube with the sterile
filters to the circulating nurse.