Changing The Infusion Set; Changing The Fluid Container; Smartsite® Needle-Free System Instructions - CareFusion Alaris VP Plus Guardrails Directions For Use Manual

Changing the Infusion Set

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1 . Press to put the Pump ON HOLD .
2 . Close in-line clamp and ensure the access to the patient is isolated .
3 . Disconnect the infusion set from the patient .
4 . Open Pump door and remove infusion set from the Pump and discard the set and fluid container according to hospital protocol .
5 . Prepare the new infusion set, load infusion set into Pump and close the door, see 'Loading the Infusion Set' .
6 . Restart infusion, see 'Starting The Infusion' .
When changing the infusion set or the fluid container use aseptic technique according to hospital protocol.
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It is recommended that infusion sets are changed in accordance with the Directions For Use.
Always read the Directions For Use supplied with the infusion set prior to use. The set change interval is generally
72 hours with the following exceptions:
• Transfusion (Blood) Sets

Changing the Fluid Container

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1 . Press to put the Pump on hold .
2 . Remove bag spike on infusion set from empty/used container . Discard empty/used container according to hospital protocol .
3 . Insert the bag spike into the fluid container and hang appropriately at a minimum height of 300 mm above the Pump .
4 . Fill the drip chamber approximately half full .
5 . Restart infusion, see 'Starting The Infusion' .
When changing the infusion set or the fluid container use aseptic technique according to hospital protocol.
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It is recommended that infusion sets are changed in accordance with the Directions For Use.
It is recommended that the air vent be opened on the Pump sets if using glass bottles or semi-rigid containers, see
'Operating Precautions' for more details.
Always read the Directions For Use supplied with the infusion set prior to use.
SmartSite® Needle-Free System Instructions
SmartSite® Needle-Free Valve is designed to permit safe gravity flow and automated flow, injection and aspiration of fluids without the
use of needles by utilising Luer lock and Luer slip connectors .
Precautions:
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• Discard if packaging is not intact or protector caps are unattached.
• If Needle-Free Valve is accessed by a needle in an emergency the valve will be damaged causing leakage. Replace
Needle-Free Valve immediately.
• Needle-Free Valves are contraindicated for blunt cannula system.
• Do not leave slip Luer syringes unattended.
Directions - Use Aseptic Technique
1 . Prior to every access, swab top of Needle-Free Valve port with a sterile 2% chlorhexidine, 70% alcohol wipe or other approved
antiseptic and allow to dry .
NOTE: Dry time is dependent on temperature, humidity and ventilation of the area .
2 . Prime valve port . If applicable, attach syringe to Needle-Free Valve port and aspirate minuscule air bubbles .
3 . When used with infusion sets always refer to individual set Directions For Use as change interval may vary according to clinical
application (e .g . infusions of blood, blood products, and lipid emulsions) .
NOTE: During use of Needle-Free Valve port, fluid may be observed between the housing and blue piston . This fluid does not enter
the fluid path and requires no action .
NOTE: For product questions or needle-free valve educational materials, contact your CareFusion representative . Consult facility
protocols . Consult other organizations that publish guidelines useful in developing facility protocols .
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