Alaris® Pump module
Topic 3: Primary and Secondary Infusions

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Preparing a Secondary Infusion

To prepare a secondary infusion while the primary infusion is running:

1. Open a secondary administration set package, remove set, and close clamp.
2. Insert administration set spike into prepared fluid container and hang secondary container, following accepted hospital procedure.
3. Fill drip chamber to 2/3 full.
4. Attach secondary administration set to upper injection site on the primary set.
5. Lower primary fluid container using hanger provided with the secondary administration set. Make sure the fluid level in the secondary container is least 9.5 inches above the fluid level in the primary container.