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Preparing for Secondary Delivery (Piggybacking)
1
Ensure a primary piggyback pump set
with a proximal Y-site backcheck
valve is in place.
2
Use the extension hook from the
secondary pump set to suspend the
primary container from the I.V. pole.
3
Prepare the secondary pump set
according to the instructions included
with the set.
4
Attach a needle or blunt cannula (if
appropriate) and prime the secondary
pump set.
5
Suspend the secondary container
from the I.V. pole.
d
Note: When using a secondary container
of 500 mL or greater, ensure the bottom
of the secondary container is at least 7
inches (17.8 cm) above the fluid level in
the primary container. Use additional
extension hooks if necessary.
6
Connect the secondary pump set to
the proximal Y-site (or proximal port).
Abbott GemStar Manual 430-600095-002 (Rev. 8/02)
mL/hr Only
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