Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
4. When all air has been removed from the entire tubing and
fluid is observed at end of luer lock, the administration set
is primed.
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5. Turn the dial back to
(Figure 6).
6. Replace tubing cap until ready for use.
, off position and close the clamp
Starting Infusion
Use Aseptic Technique
1. Connect tubing to patient's catheter. Make sure
connection is secure.
2. Select the appropriate flow rate by turning the dial on
the SELECT-A-FLOW* device until the flow rate setting is
within the window and aligned with the ml/hr x mark on
the face of the SELECT-A-FLOW* device (Figure 7, 8).
• The tactile feel will allow the user to ensure selected
flow rate is set.
3. Open clamp.
Figure 8
Examples of flow rate settings
3 ml/hr
Caution: Flow rate setting must be within window and
aligned with ml/hr
mark to ensure accurate flow rate. Do not
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dial between numbers. Flow rate is unpredictable if dialed between
numbers (Figure 9).
Figure 9
Incorrect alignment
6 ml/hr
Correct alignment
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