Micrel Rhythmic evolution Instructions For Use Manual page 23

For administration sets with bag,
Prepare the medication for treatment. Prepare the infusion sets according to the
instructions below and hospital protocols.
1. Unwrap the set.
2. Clamp the tube to inhibit flow.
3. Ensure that the syringe is fully screwed into the valve.
4. Carefully fill the bag with fluid using the bag's injection port.
5. Continue until the bag has been filled with the prescribed volume.
6. Hold the bag vertically and remove any air using the syringe.
7. Remove the syringe.
• Ensure that air has been purged from administration set before connecting it to a patient,
to prevent air embolism.
• Extra care must be taken when using administration sets with Y connector. Ensure that
air has been removed from Y connector. Air embolism could result in death or serious injury
to the patient.
8. Unclamp the set.
9. Hold the bag in vertical position with the injection port facing downwards and
gently squeeze the bag as shown, so as the air bubbles move to the top corner
where it is connected to the tube. Continue to gently squeeze the bag to expel
remaining air bubbles through the air eliminating filter. Ensure that the filter has
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