Care Fusion Alaris GW Directions For Use Manual page 18

Clearing Air-In-Line
1. Press button to silence the air-in-line alarm and put the pump on hold.
d
2. Close the in-line clamp.
3. Open the door to view the air bubble.
NOTE: Air-in-line alarms can be activated by both single bubbles and bubbles accumulated over time.
4. Disconnect the Infusion set from the patient and ensure the IV access to the patient is isolated.
5. Close the door.
6. Open the in-line clamp.
7. Press the button once and
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8. Press and hold the button while
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9. Close the in-line clamp.
10. Attach the Infusion set to the patient.
11. Open the in-line clamp and restore the IV access to the patient.
12. Press the button to resume the infusion.
d
Use aseptic technique according to hospital protocol.
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Infusion sets without an in-line anti-siphon valve must be clamped before disconnecting from the patient and the
A
prime ( ) procedure will not be necessary to remove the air-in-line, as the air can be removed by gravity.
E
will be displayed.
E
is still displayed until there is no visible air in the IV line (according to hospital protocol).
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