Continu-Flo Primary IV Administration Set ACT5543 by Baxter Healthcare is engineered to deliver IV fluids and medications with exceptional safety, precision, and convenience. Featuring a 10 drops/mL drip chamber, two easy-access injection ports, a Duo-Vent spike for flexible fluid transfer, and a secure male luer lock adapter, this set ensures streamlined and dependable intravenous therapy in hospitals, clinics, and critical care environments.
What is it Used For?
The Continu-Flo Primary IV Administration Set is used to:
- Administer IV fluids, medications, or blood products to patients
- Offer versatile infusion management in emergency rooms, ICUs, surgical suites, and outpatient settings
- Provide easy access points for medication injection, flushing, or sampling without additional line insertions
Details & Features
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Drip Rate: 10 drops/mL—ideal for accurate, high-volume fluid and medication delivery
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Spike: Duo-Vent spike accommodates bottles or bags; maintains consistent air flow and helps prevent vacuum formation
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Ports: 2 Y-injection sites for on-the-fly medication administration or bolus injections
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Connector: Secure male luer lock adapter for leak-proof, standardized connections to IV catheters or extension tubing
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Tubing: Flexible, kink-resistant tubing promotes uninterrupted flow
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Latex-Free: Safe for latex-sensitive patients
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Sterile and Single-Use: Promotes infection control and patient safety
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Clear Chamber and Tubing: Easy fluid level and flow visualization for clinical confidence
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Length: Sufficient for bedside or ambulatory use (specific length in product literature)
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Baxter Quality: Designed and manufactured to the highest standards for reliable hospital performance
Directions for Use
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Prepare: Check packaging for any damage and ensure sterility before use.
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Spike and Prime: Remove the protective cover. Insert Duo-Vent spike into the IV solution container. Squeeze drip chamber to half-fill, open the roller clamp, and allow fluid to flow through the tubing to prime and remove air bubbles.
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Connect: Attach the male luer lock adapter securely to the IV catheter or extension set.
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Use Injection Ports: Access for medication administration or flushing using a syringe and aseptic technique.
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Monitor: Adjust the flow rate with the roller clamp and monitor patient response.
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Dispose: After single use, dispose of set per facility protocols.
Warnings
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Single-use only: Do not reuse. Reuse may cause infection, malfunction, or cross-contamination.
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Sterility: Do not use if the packaging is opened, damaged, or compromised.
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Priming Required: Always prime the set to remove air bubbles before connecting to patient.
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Compatibility: Check compatibility of IV solutions and medications to prevent precipitation or degradation.
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Injection Site Safety: Use aseptic technique when accessing injection ports to reduce infection risk.
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Pressure Limitations: Use only with compatible pumps and within recommended pressure limits.
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Proper Disposal: Follow hospital protocols for disposal of medical waste and sharps.
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Latex-Free Materials: However, always check for other allergies if known.
Trust Baxter Healthcare’s Continu-Flo Primary IV Administration Set (ACT5543) for your primary line IV administration needs—delivering accuracy, safety, and ease of use from setup to infusion.
Order now to ensure reliable infusions for every patient, every time.
