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LF-TP/DP/GP OPERATION MANUAL
Using the BAL (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) Kit
1. Disconnect the suction tube from the Suction Connector. Connect the
suction tube from the Suction Pump to the suction connector of a
commercially available BAL Kit.
Connect the BAL Kit’s suction line to the Suction Connector of the Suction
Valve (see Figure 4.7).
Figure 4.7
2. Securely insert a syringe filled with lavage fluid (e.g. saline) into the Slit of
the Biopsy Valve and press the plunger to feed lavage fluid.
3. Depress the Suction Lever to aspirate lavage fluid.
Using a Syringe
1. Securely insert a syringe filled with lavage fluid (e.g. saline) into the Slit of
the Biopsy Valve and press the plunger to feed lavage fluid (see Figure 4.8).
2. With the syringe attached, slowly withdraw the plunger to aspirate lavage
fluid (see Figure 4.8).
Figure 4.8
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