Starting And Ending Perfusion - Getinge MAQUET CARDIOHELP Setup Manual

Cardiohelp System

Starting and Ending Perfusion

Starting Perfusion
30 Optional: After the set has been connected to the
patient, attach the venous bubble sensor to the blue line
as near to the patient as possible. Plug the sensor into
the Cardiohelp.
31 Ensure:
- Proper anticoagulation has been achieved
- Heater-cooler Unit is set appropriately
- Adequate gas mix and gas flow
32 Release clamp from the blue line. Increase pump speed
high enough to ensure forward flow prior to releasing
clamp from the red line.
33 Attach the Venous Probe to the Venous Measuring Cell
on the HLS Module. Check that the venous probe has
been successfully calibrated.
C A R D I O H E L P S E T U P G U I D E
Ending Perfusion
34 Reduce flow if needed and clamp red and then blue line.
35 Adjust gas flow and temperature as needed.
36 Stop centrifugal pump.
37 Switch off heater-cooler unit.
38 Turn off gas flow.
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