INFUSION SET 'Y', Luer-lock, air inlet, sterile, s.u.
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INFUSION SET
Definition
A collection of noninvasive sterile devices designed to conduct fluids from an intravenous fluid container to a patient's venous system. It includes tubing, connectors, chamber, clamp, and an injection port. It is used for gravitational intravenous administration of infusions, excluding blood and blood products.
Synonym
IV infusion set, giving set
Specifications
Quality standards
Technical specifications
- PERFORATOR
- double channel
- built-in air inlet with hydrophobic filter (bacteriological filtration: 0.22 to 0.35 µ)
- with protector
- DROP-COUNTING CHAMBER
- transparent & flexible
- calibrated at 20 drops/ml
- with filter of 15 µm
- THUMB WHEEL REGULATOR
- allows to adjust infusion flow rate between 0 and the maximal value
- TUBING
- transparent PVC (DEHP-free)
- length: minimum 150 cm
- diameter: internal = 3 mm, external = 4.1 mm
- death volume: ± 15 ml
- INJECTION PORT
- latex-free
- Y-shaped
- self-sealing membrane made of synthetic elastomer
- located near the distal connector (below the thumb regulator)
- DISTAL CONNECTOR
- rotating male Luer lock
- with protective cap
- without needle
- Sterile, for single use
Packaging & Labelling
Unit sterile packaging in peel-open pack
Instructions for use
The air inlet must remain
- closed for administering infusion solutions in bags
- opened for administering infusion solutions in rigid bottles.
During the infusion, check the flow rate periodically by counting drops.
SEE TABLE BELOW
Please consult the Manual of nursing Care Procedures, MSF, 2020 available online via the Nursing care working Group sharepoint page.
Precautions for Use
For blood transfusions, use the blood giving set intended for that purpose (see related articles below).
Do not use for light sensitive products.
Extra Tables
Calibration drop-counting chamber = 20 drops / ml | Calibration chamber compte gouttes = 20 gouttes / ml |
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Target rate ml/h | Counting for 15 seconds / Compter pendant 15 secondes | Counting for 60 seconds / Compter pendant 60 secondes | ||||
Débit souhaité ml/h | Drops to count Gouttes à compter | = rate = débit | Max error % | Drops to count Gouttes à compter | = rate = débit | Max error % |
10 |
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| 3 | 6 – 12 | 40 % |
15 |
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| 5 | 12 – 18 | 20 % |
20 | 2 | 12 – 36 | 80 % | 7 | 18 – 24 | 20 % |
25 | 2 | 12 – 36 | 52 % | 8 | 21 – 27 | 16 % |
30 | 3 | 24 – 48 | 60 % | 10 | 27 – 33 | 10 % |
35 | 3 | 24 – 48 | 37 % | 12 | 33 – 39 | 11 % |
40 | 3 | 24 – 48 | 40 % | 13 | 36 – 42 | 10 % |
50 | 4 | 36 – 60 | 28 % | 17 | 48 – 54 | 8 % |
60 | 5 | 48 – 72 | 20 % | 20 | 57 – 63 | 5 % |
70 | 6 | 60 – 84 | 20 % | 23 | 66 – 72 | 6 % |
75 | 6 | 60 – 84 | 20 % | 25 | 72 – 78 | 4 % |
80 | 7 | 72 – 96 | 20 % | 27 | 78 – 84 | 5 % |
100 | 8 | 84 – 108 | 16 % | 33 | 96 – 102 | 4 % |
110 | 9 | 96 – 120 | 13 % | 37 | 108 – 114 | 4 % |
120 | 10 | 108 – 132 | 10 % | 40 | 117 – 123 | 3 % |
125 | 10 | 108 – 132 | 14 % | 42 | 123 – 129 | 3 % |
150 | 13 | 144 – 168 | 12 % | 50 | 147 – 153 | 2 % |
175 | 15 | 168 – 192 | 10 % | 58 | 171 – 177 | 2 % |
200 | 17 | 192 – 216 | 8 % | 67 | 198 – 204 | 2 % |
225 | 19 | 216 – 240 | 7 % | 75 | 222 – 228 | 1 % |
250 | 21 | 240 – 264 | 6 % | 83 | 246 – 252 | 2 % |
300 | 25 | 288 - 312 | 4 % | 100 | 297 - 303 | 1 % |