NO WATER IS NEEDED IN THE SUCTION CONTROL CHAMBER. SUCTION CONTROL - A dial to set the suction control setting is located on the upper left side of the unit. (Figure 1) CAUTION: use only a standard luer slip Air’ _ tip syringe to fill the Air Leak Meter. FOR AIR LEAK DIAGNOSTICS Using a standard luer slip tip syringe, inject sterile water or saline into the Patient Air Leak Meter through the needleless injection site on the top of the unit. DISCARD cap on patient tubing after set-up. This connector Suc$f~ Port jjection Site is capped to maintain good aseptic R technique during set-up. (Figure 1) NOTE: A CONNECTOR is provided at the end of the patient tube for easy connection Needleless to the thoracic catheter. One way seal is now established for patient protection. CONNECTTOTHE PATIENTTHORACIC CATHETER Connect the patient tube, which is the long tube from the collection chamber, to the patient’s thoracic catheter. If suction is not required, follow steps 1 and 2 only. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS If suction is prescribed, follow steps 1 through 5. Use only a standard luer slip tip syringe to fill the Air Leak Meter. The clamp on the patient tube should be placed away from the patient, avoiding accidental clo&re. Follow hospital policy regarding the use of protective wear. Caution should be used when the possibility exists for exposure to blood or body fluids. CAUTIONS Keep the Pleur-evac Sahara System below the patient’s chest level at all times.
Stripping with the clamps closed can result in the build-up of excessive positive pressure. Stripping of the thoracic tubing must be done with the thoracic tubing clamp open. In the event of an air leak, clamping chest tubes could lead to a tension pneumothorax. Chest tubes should not be clamped except when changing Pleur-evac Sahara System.
The collected contents of the Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System should not be used for reinfusion. L INDICATIONS FOR USE The Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System is indicated: + To evacuate air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or mediastinum + To help prevent air and/or fluid from reaccumulating in the chest cavity or mediastinum + To help re-establish and maintain normal intrathoracic pressure gradients + To facilitate complete lung re-expansion to restore normal breathing dynamics 1. These instructions will address the set-up and operation of the Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System and the Autotransfusion Bag. By attaching the Pleur-evac Sahara Autotransfusion Bag, the Pleur-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System serves as a collection/reinfusion system for autologous WARNINGS DISPOSAL blood. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The SaharaTM Chest Drainage System is provided as a sterile, non-pyrogenic unit intended for single patient use. CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Deknatel Product Group SURGICAL PRODUCTS D’ ’ ONE SINGLE USE UNIT DO NOT RESTERILIZE STERILE: Contents sterile unless package has been opened or damaged.
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