Figure 11 – 13
Attach the tubing cap straight to the cannula base. One to two
clicks should be heard.
Rotate the tubing left and right, at least one full turn in each
direction, while pulling upward on cap to ensure the tubing cap is
fully engaged and the fluid path is opened.
After proper connection of the tubing to the cannula base, the
newly inserted cannula has to be filled with insulin. Failure to do
so results in missed insulin.
Figure A: Disconnection
To disconnect the tubing, gently squeeze tabs on both sides of the
tubing cap and remove it. There is no need to cover the infusion
base as the septum provides closure.
Before you reconnect the tubing cap remove the air bubbles from
the tubing and swab septum with a 70 % isopropyl alcohol pad.
Proper swabbing of septum reduces germ ingress into the fluid
path. To reconnect, follow instructions in figures 11 – 13.
Monitor your blood glucose levels when disconnected and about
2 – 3 hours after reconnecting.
Priming volume for the tubing with adapter
(volumes are approximate):
45 cm (18 inch): 10 units* (0.10 ml)
60 cm (24 inch): 12 units* (0.12 ml)
80 cm (31 inch): 15 units* (0.15 ml)
110 cm (43 inch): 18 units* (0.18 ml)
Priming volume for the cannula part (head)
(volumes are approximate):
5.5 mm steel cannula with base: 0.2* units (0.002 ml)
8.5 mm steel cannula with base: 0.2* units (0.002 ml)
* U-100 Insulin
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