Prime IV set

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Remove IV administration set and fluid from packaging

Close infusion rate clamp. If your set has two spikes for insertion into the fluid bag/bottle select the appropriate spike and clamp the tubing leading to the other spike. Use vented spikes for non-collapsible bottles and non-vented spikes for collapsible bags.

Remove the cover from the selected spike and the cover from the bottle/bag of fluid.

Insert the spike into the bottle or bag aseptically.

Hang up the bag/bottle and invert the pump chamber of the administration set. Open the infusion rate clamp and let the pump chamber fill with fluid. When it is at least partially full turn it the right way up and let fluid fill the distal tubing.

When fluid drips out of the end of the distal tubing turn off the infusion rate clamp.

Squeeze and release the upper drip chamber until the fluid level reaches the top of the filter. The set is now ready for use.

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