MedComp SPLIT-STREAM Instructions D'utilisation page 12

7. Clamp catheter between the cuff and the insertion site.
8. Cut catheter between cuff and exit site. Withdraw internal portion of
catheter through the incision in the tunnel.
9. Remove remaining section of catheter (i.e. portion in tunnel) through
the exit site.
Warning: Do NOT pull distal end of catheter through incision as
contamination of wound may occur.
10. Apply pressure to proximal tunnel for approximately 10-15 minutes
or until bleeding stops.
11. Suture incision and apply dressing in a manner to promote optimal
healing.
12. Check catheter for integrity when removed.
14F x 28cm
Pressure
(mmHg)
16F x 28cm
Pressure
(mmHg)
Venous
Arterial
Venous
Arterial
FLOW RATE TESTING REPRESENTS OPTIMUM
LABORATORY CONDITIONS.
Flow Rate (ml/min)
200 300
31 62
-38 -39
Flow Rate (ml/min)
200 300
28 50
-27 -44
-10-
350 400
83 104
-75 -110
350 400
64 77
-57 -70.7