CareFusion PleurX Handbuch Seite 7

Caution: The roller clamp must be fully closed to
occlude the drainage line. When not connected to a
glass vacuum bottle, make sure the roller clamp is
fully closed; otherwise the drainage line may allow
air into the body or let fluid leak out.
2. Attach a 17 G needle to the Luer fitting on the
drainage line. (Figure 4)
3. Connect the 17 G needle to the glass vacuum
bottle.
4. Remove the protective cover by twisting it and
pulling gently. Discard the cover. (Figure 5)
5. Remove the cap by twisting it counterclockwise
and pulling gently. Discard the cap. (Figure 6)
6. Clean around the valve opening with a new
alcohol pad. (Figure 7)
7. Insert the access tip into the catheter valve and
advance it completely into the valve. You will feel
and hear a click when the access tip and valve
are securely connected. (Figure 8)
8. If desired, lock the access tip to the catheter
valve by twisting the access tip until you feel and
hear a second click. (Figure 9)
Caution: Make sure that the valve and the access tip
are fully 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 line to avoid
potential contamination.
Warning: Precautions should be taken to ensure the
drainage line is not tugged or pulled.
Drain Fluid
Warning: It is normal to feel some discomfort or
pain when draining fluid. If discomfort or pain is
experienced when draining, roll the wheel on the
roller clamp towards the suction source to slow or
stop the flow of fluid for a few minutes. If severe
pain or discomfort persists, contact the physician.
Pain may be an indication of infection.
Warning: Do not drain more than 1000 ml of fluid
from the chest or 2000 ml of fluid from the
abdomen at any one time.
1. Roll the wheel on the roller clamp away from the
suction source to begin drainage. (Figure 10)
When fluid begins to flow into the drainage line
you may partially close the roller clamp to slow
the flow of fluid by rolling the wheel on the roller
clamp toward the suction source.
2. If you need to change to a new bottle / canister /
water seal device for any reason, close the roller
clamp completely by rolling the wheel on the
roller clamp toward the suction source. Remove
the drainage line from the suction source and
connect to a new bottle / canister / water seal
device. Roll the wheel on the roller clamp away
from the suction source to resume draining.
3. When flow stops or the desired amount of fluid
has been removed, completely close the roller
clamp by rolling the wheel on the roller clamp
toward the suction source. (Figure 3)
Finish Drainage
4. If locked, twist the access tip to unlock it from
the catheter valve. Set the used drainage line
down. (Figure 11)
5. Pull the access tip out of the valve in a firm,
smooth motion. (Figure 12)
6. Clean the catheter valve with a new alcohol pad.
Discard the alcohol pad.
7. Place the new cap over the catheter valve and
twist it clockwise until it clicks into its locked
position. Cap might feel loose until it is locked
into place. (Figure 13)
8. If required, record the drainage volume.
9. Disconnect the suction source and dispose of the
used drainage line and bottle / canister / water
seal device in accordance with applicable local,
state, and federal regulations.
10. Clean around the catheter site and apply the
appropriate dressing.
Caution: If fluid spills, use soap and water to clean
skin and use appropriate cleaning agent for all other
surfaces.
Note: Not made with natural rubber latex.
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