Eclipse Chemotherapy Pump: Clearing Air and Troubleshooting

Chemotherapy pumps allow for continuous infusion of chemotherapy drugs into the patient's body intravenously. The pumps are connected to an intravenous (IV) catheter. According to I Flow, Eclipse pumps are ideal for delivering between 0.5 milliliters (mL) per hour to 10 mL per hour. Your chemotherapy care team will show you how to use the pump, including how to clear air from the tubing as necessary. If you have any questions or problems, call your doctor.

Things You'll Need

• Soap
• Water

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash your hands, scrubbing with soap and hot water. Always sterilize your hands before handling your chemo pump or similar accessories.

• 2

  Locate the exterior bag. Examine the tubing attached to the bag until you find the clamp beneath the bag.

• 3

  Open the clamp. This allows the air to clear out of the tubing.

• 4

  Allow the medicine to travel through the entire length of tubing. Once it reaches the end, the air is completely cleared out from the tubing.

• 5

  Close the clamp.