HOW TO USE
Circuit Preparation and Line Connection - Attaching the Heparin Syringe
1. If heparin is to be used, attach the prepared syringe
to the heparin line.
Note: If the heparin pump is not in use, ensure the heparin line
is clamped.
2. Prime the heparin line with the solution up to the point where the
arterial blood line starts. The luer lock must be properly attached.
Note: Ensure enough heparin has been withdrawn to account for
the priming volume of 0.6 mL.
3. Close the clamp on the heparin line.
4. Press the end of the piston on the heparin pump and pull out the
piston to extend it as much as possible.
Note: The locking wheel must be fully turned downwards before
you can insert the syringe into the heparin pump.
Note: Check that the syringe size, syringe type and heparin type
that you have specified in the dialysis machine are the same
as you actually use during treatment. If not, the patient could
be either over or under heparinized.
5. Insert the syringe into the pump. The plastic collar at the end of the
syringe must fit in the grooves of the pump. When using a syringe
with total volume less than 20 mL, a heparin pump adapter must be
installed to accommodate the syringe.
6. Push the piston back to its original position and insert the plastic flat
head of the plunger into the groove next to the locking wheel.
7. Turn the locking wheel upwards until you feel resistance.
8. Gently pull the plunger to ensure the syringe is properly attached.
If properly attached, the syringe cannot be pulled out of the
heparin pump.
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