CareFusion PleurX 50-7050 Manual Del Usuario página 8

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.
Caution: When connecting to a glass vacuum bottle,
make sure the roller clamp on the drainage line is
fully closed. Otherwise, it is possible for some or all
of the vacuum in the bottle to be lost.
2. Attach a 17 G needle to the Luer fitting on the
drainage line.
3. Connect the 17 G needle to the glass vacuum
bottle.
4. Remove the cover with the lockable access tip by
twisting it and pulling gently. Discard the cover.
(Figure 7)
5. Insert the lockable access tip on the drainage line
securely into the catheter valve. You will feel and
hear a click when the lockable access tip and
valve are securely connected. (Figure 8)
6. 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 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 line to avoid
potential contamination.
Caution: Precautions should be taken to ensure the
drainage line is not tugged or pulled.
Drain Fluid
Caution: It is normal for the patient 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. Pain
may be an indication of infection.
1. Roll the wheel on the roller clamp away from the
suction source to begin drainage. (Figure 10)
When fluid begins to drain, you may roll the
wheel on the roller clamp toward the suction
source to slow the flow of fluid.
2. If you need to change the vacuum bottle /
canister / water seal device or suction source for
any reason, remove the drainage line from the
suction source and connect to a new suction
source. Roll the wheel on the roller clamp away
from the suction source to resume draining.
3. When fluid 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 6)
Finish Drainage
1. If locked, twist the lockable access tip to unlock
it from the catheter valve. (Figure 11)
2. Ensure the drainage line has been unlocked. Pull
the lockable access tip out of the valve in a firm,
smooth motion. Set the used drainage line down.
(Figure 12)
3. Clean the catheter valve with an alcohol pad. Do
not try to push anything through the valve as
damage to the valve may occur. (Figure 13)
4. 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 14)
5. Disconnect the drainage line from the glass
vacuum bottle or suction source.
Note: 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.
Place the Self-Adhesive Dressing
1. Clean around the catheter site.
Note: Make sure the exit site and skin around the
catheter are dry before completing the dressing
procedure.
2. Place the foam catheter pad around the catheter.
(Figure 15)
3. Wind the catheter into loops and place it over the
foam pad. (Figure 16)
4. Cover the catheter with up to four (4) gauze
pads. (Figure 17)
5. The self-adhesive dressing has three (3) layers:
a. printed liner
b. clear wound dressing
c. center panel and frame backing
6. Peel the printed liner from the self-adhesive
dressing, exposing the adhesive surface.
(Figure 18)
7. Center the self-adhesive dressing over the gauze
pads and press it down. (Figure 19) Note: Do
not stretch the self-adhesive dressing during
application.
8. Remove and discard the center panel from the
backing of the self-adhesive dressing.
(Figure 20)
9. Slowly remove the frame while smoothing down
the self-adhesive dressing edges. (Figure 21)
10.Smooth the entire self-adhesive dressing from
the center toward the edges using firm pressure
to enhance adhesion.
Note: The Ethicon BioPatch™ (not included) is
compatible for use with the PleurX™ Catheter. If
using BioPatch, the disc should be placed on the
skin first, before the foam pad and other dressing
materials. Follow all instructions for use provided by
Ethicon and CareFusion.
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