Getting Started
Administration Set Information (Continued)
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For specific administration set instructions, refer to
directions for use provided with set.
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Use aseptic technique when handling sets and syringes.
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Administration sets are supplied with a sterile and non-
pyrogenic fluid path for one-time use. Do not re-sterilize or
re-use.
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For administration set replacement interval, refer to facility
protocol and/or government standards (such as:
guidelines in the United States) and see SmartSite
Needle-Free Valve on page 15.
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Discard administration set per facility protocol.
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For IV push medication, put instrument on hold and occlude
tubing above injection port during administration.
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Flush port(s) per facility protocol.
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Place a sterile replacement cap on open end of tubing
connector when not in use. Discard tubing when integrity
has been compromised.
SmartSite
The SmartSite
®
needle-free valve is designed to permit
injection and aspiration of fluids without the use of needles.
1.
Use proper hand-hygiene procedures. Wash hands with
conventional antiseptic-containing soap and water or
disinfect with waterless alcohol-based gels or foams.
2.
Prepare SmartSite needle-free valve.
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Always swab top of valve port, prior to every access,
with sterile
70%
For multiple syringes, swab prior to each syringe
access.
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Replace every
comes first.
Exception: For infusions of blood, blood products, or
lipid emulsions replace every
User Manual—Alaris SE Pump, Rev2.X
Models 7100/7130, 7200/7230
General (Continued)
®
Needle-Free Valve
isopropyl alcohol wipe and allow to dry.
hours or
activations, whichever
72
100
hours.
24
CDC
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Administration Set Information
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