CareFusion PleurX Manual Del Usuario página 7

12275967 IFU_361-19901 12/13/11 10:25 AM Page 7
RC081195-2
McGaw Park, IL
Richard Cisneroz
12-07-11
12275967
Caution: When draining with glass vacuum bottles,
do not use a needle larger than 17 G. If wall suction
is used, it must be regulated to no greater than
(-)60 cm H O, or to drain no more than 400 ml of
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fluid per minute.
3. Connect the drainage line to the vacuum/suction
source.
4. Hold the drainage line near the lockable access
tip and remove the protective cover by twisting it
and gently pulling. Take care to avoid
contaminating the lockable access tip.
See Diagram (7)
Caution: Keep the valve on the PleurX Catheter and
the lockable access tip on the drainage line clean.
Keep them away from other objects to help avoid
contamination.
5. Continue holding the catheter near the valve.
Carefully insert the lockable access tip into the
catheter valve and advance it completely into the
valve. You will feel and hear a click when the
lockable access tip and valve are securely
connected. See Diagram (8)
Caution: Make sure that the valve and the lockable
access tip are securely connected when draining. If
they are accidentally separated, they may become
contaminated. If this occurs, clean the valve with an
alcohol pad and use a new drainage set to avoid
potential contamination.
6. If desired, lock the access tip to the catheter
valve by twisting the access tip until you feel and
hear a second click. See Diagram (9)
Caution: Precautions should be taken to ensure the
drainage line is not tugged or pulled.
7. Release the pinch clamp on the drainage line to
begin drainage. You can reduce the flow rate by
squeezing the clamp partially closed.
See Diagram (10)
Caution: It is normal for the patient to feel some
discomfort or pain when draining fluid. If discomfort
or pain is experienced when draining, clamp the
drainage line to slow or stop the flow of fluid for a
few minutes. Pain may be an indication of infection.
Caution: Potential complications of access and
drainage of the peritoneal cavity include, but may
not be limited to, the following: laceration of liver or
bowel, hypotension/circulatory collapse, electrolyte
imbalance, protein depletion, ascites leakage,
peritonitis, wound infection, tumor growth in the
catheter tunnel, and loculation of the peritoneal
cavity.
Caution: Removal of chylous malignant ascites
could exacerbate protein depletion or related
nutritional complications.
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8. If you need to change to a new vacuum bottle or
suction source for any reason, squeeze the pinch
clamp on the drainage line completely closed.
Remove the drainage line from the
vacuum/suction source and connect to a new
vacuum bottle or suction source. Release the
pinch clamp to resume draining.
9. When flow stops or the desired amount of fluid
has been removed, squeeze the pinch clamp on
the drainage line completely closed.
See Diagram (6)
10.If locked, twist the lockable access tip to unlock
it from the catheter valve. See Diagram (11)
11.Ensure the drainage line has been unlocked. With
the drainage line in one hand and the catheter
valve in the other hand, pull the lockable access
tip out of the valve in a firm, smooth motion.
See Diagram (12)
12.Clean the catheter valve with an alcohol pad. Do
not try to push anything through the valve as
damage to the valve may occur.
See Diagram (13)
Warning: Do not put anything except the access tip
of the lockable drainage line or PleurX Vacuum
Bottles into the PleurX Catheter valve since this
could damage the valve. A damaged valve may allow
air into the body or let fluid leak out through the
valve when not draining.
13.Place the valve cap over the catheter valve and
twist it clockwise until it clicks into the locked
position. See Diagram (14)
14.Clean around the catheter site.
15.Place the foam catheter pad around the catheter.
16.Wind the catheter into loops and place it over the
foam pad.
17.Cover the catheter with gauze pads and secure
with a self-adhesive dressing.
18.Disconnect the drainage line from the glass
vacuum bottle or suction source. Dispose of the
used drainage line and/or used vacuum bottles in
accordance with applicable local, state, and
federal regulations. Used product may present a
potential biohazard.
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