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How to Prepare Macro and Micro Drip Infusion Equipment

Introduction to Infusion Equipment

• The video introduces the preparation of macro drip infusion equipment, also known as zoroterapia or venoclisis, and micro drip infusion equipment, referred to as volutrol.

• It highlights the difference between the two types of drip chambers: venoclisis is wider while volutrol is narrower. Understanding this distinction is crucial for calculating drops per minute.

Importance of Drop Calculation

• Knowing that one drop from venoclisis equals three micro drops from volutrol helps in determining the number of drops or microdrops needed for specific volumes over time.

• The video emphasizes practical applications such as hydration for dehydrated patients, medication administration via IV, and parenteral nutrition when oral intake isn't possible.

Uses of Venoclisis and Volutrol

• Venoclisis is used for fluid recovery in cases like acute diarrhea or blood loss due to hemorrhage. It's also utilized for administering medications through a 20 mL syringe (bolus).

• Volutrol serves two main functions: slow parenteral nutrition (e.g., albumin, lipids) and slow medication administration to minimize side effects.

Medication Administration Details

• Specific examples include antibiotics like amikacin and meropenem administered slowly over periods ranging from 15 minutes to several hours.

• The video mentions that terminology may vary by country but usage remains consistent; images illustrating parts of each device are available for download.

Materials Required for Setup

• Essential materials include a liter of sodium chloride solution, venoclisis equipment, a triple valve connector, and volutrol setup components.

Step-by-Step Installation Process

• Instructions begin with opening the sodium chloride solution followed by preparing the venoclisis equipment using its easy-open feature.

• Proper connection techniques are demonstrated including how to insert into the sodium chloride bottle while ensuring no air bubbles form during priming.

Finalizing Setup Procedures

• Important steps include opening an air valve to ensure proper flow and connecting the triple valve correctly without generating air bubbles in the line.

How to Prepare a Volutrol Setup

Opening and Setting Up the Volutrol

• The team opens the volutrol using the easy-open feature, removing it carefully and closing the first regulating valve downwards.

• The second regulating valve is also closed to prevent uncontrolled flow of saline solution while loading it into the system.

• After removing the cap from the puncture needle, it is inserted firmly into a sodium chloride bottle; no saline flows into the burette as both valves are closed.

Filling and Adjusting Saline Flow

• The regulating valve is opened to fill the burette with saline; pressing on the micro-drip chamber helps fill it up to one-quarter or half full.

• The burette should be filled to 100 milliliters; however, due to some volume being in the conducting line, only 90 milliliters may be visible in the burette.

Finalizing Setup for Medication Administration

• The remaining 10 milliliters in the conducting line will accommodate any medications that need to be administered later.