Loading An Infusion Set - CareFusion Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Directions For Use Manual

Loading an Infusion Set

• Only use dedicated Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Volumetric Pump infusion sets, refer to 'Infusion Sets' section.
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• Ensure the appropriate infusion set for the fluid/drug to be infused has been selected.
• Follow the instructions supplied with the individual infusion set.
• Ensure that the tubing is inserted completely into the top set retainer through to the tubing guide avoiding any
slack.
• Infusion accuracy is dependant upon correct placement of top adaptor of the infusion set into the top set retainer
of the Pump. Failure to properly place the adaptor in the retainer may lead to over or under infusions.
• If the door is difficult to close, open the door fully to verify correct loading of the infusion set.
1 . Remove infusion set from package and close roller clamp .
2 . Insert the bag spike into the fluid container and hang appropriately at a minimum height of 300 mm above the Pump .
3 . Fill the drip chamber approximately half full .
4 . Open roller clamp and prime set slowly, inverting the pumping segment . Massage the pressure disc in the direction of the fluid
flow to ensure air removal . Continue to prime the infusion set until the fluid drops form at the end of the infusion set, ensuring all
air is removed .
5 . Close roller clamp .
iv) Use minimal stretching of the silicone segment when loading or priming the infusion set .
7 . Close door and open roller clamp . Ensure no drops are falling in the drip chamber . If drops are falling in the drip chamber then
clamp the infusion set immediately, open door and verify correct loading of the infusion set .
Pushing the Safety Clamp Slider completely into Safety Clamp Frame may lead to uncontrolled flow to the patient.
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Therefore, always close the roller clamp before pushing in the Safety Clamp Slider, if required.
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6 . Open door and load infusion set as follows:
i) Fit top adaptor of infusion set into top set retainer .
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ii) Insert Safety Clamp and pressure disc into retainer .
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iii) Ensure infusion set is fully inserted into tubing guide and
all air is removed from the infusion set .
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Loading an Infusion Set
Top Set Retainer
Safety Clamp
Tubing Guide