General Use Procedure 37
Using the SmartPump’s Backup Capability
Should one side (Cuff 1 or Cuff 2) become inoperative, the user may
switch sides and continue operation.
The following steps summarize the techniques used to ‘switch’ a cuff from
one side of the tourniquet pump to the other as ‘backup’ when an inflated
(active) cuff is at risk and no alternative is available. This procedure should
be used only when necessary. Adapt these guidelines to reflect your
institution’s protocols.
Prior to action, confirm all connections and cuffs are leak-free.
SINGLE TOURNIQUET CUFF
♦ During the initial inflation, if the tourniquet cuff cannot reach or maintain
target cuff pressure, discontinue use.
♦ After inflation, if cuff pressure is at risk and/or tourniquet pump alarms
cannot be resolved:
1) Clamp-off the inflated cuff’s fill line and remove it from the fill line
connector of the SmartPump.
2) Press the Deflate button on the failed side to clear its alarm state.
3) Move the clamped fill line cuff to the other side of the SmartPump
and insert it into the fill line connector.
4) Press the Inflate button and release the clamp as the SmartPump
takes control. This action may cause a momentary pressure alarm.
5) Adjust the pressure and cuff timer as necessary.
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