Transcript Tru-CloseTM Thoracic Vent

Nursing Instructions for the
Tru-Close® Suction Drainage System
TCS Drainage System for Post Surgical
Abscesses, and Ascites Drainages
TCS Drainage System Configurations
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Available in capacity sizes of
1000ML, 500ML and 300ML
Sizes with drain port include the
TCS300D and the TCS500D
All have 25” silicone drain tube
which can be adjusted in length
by cutting the tube at the point
where it connects to the bag and
then re-attaching
Vacuum level for the TCS300D
is 4.5 psi (230 mm Hg)
Vacuum level for the TCS500,
TCS1000 and TCS500D is 2 psi
(103 mm hg)
Flush Adapter (AFA-01)
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The AFA-01 Flush Adapter is sold
separately and is to be used when
flushing of the catheter is required
It has a tube clamp for injection or
aspiration of the catheter and to
prevent solution from refluxing
The needleless, swabable port
allows for injection of flushing
solutions and aspiration
The device comes with a standard
Luer Lock fitting and a large bore
adapter for the ULTI-flo system
To attach the Flush Adapter (AFA01) remove the Luer Lock connector
from the bag tubing and replace it
with the tapered connector on the
end of AFA-01
Using the TCS Drainage Bags
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Designed for “closed wound
drainage”
Equipped with a standard Luer
Lock connector to fit all brands of
percutaneous drainage catheters
If catheter is to be flushed it is
recommended that a stopcock or
the UreSil Flush Adapter (AFA-01)
be attached to the distal end of the
tubing prior to hooking the bag to
the catheter
Vacuum is activated by
compressing the bellows at the top
of the bag
When the bellows is released the
fluid will fill the bellows
Using the TCS Drainage Bags(cont.)
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To reactivate the vacuum depress the
bellows
The fluid in the bellows will be forced
into the bag
Dual anti-reflux valves prevent fluid from
going up the tubing and back into the
catheter
The TCS bags will revert to gravity flow
if the bellows is full; for gravity drain
ensure the bag is below the level of the
point being drained
Two vents at the top of the bag will
prevent air buildup in the bag; you do
not have to force air from the bag
Only the TCS500D and TCS300D can
be emptied without detaching the bag
from the catheter
Managing the Patient
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To maintain the integrity of the closed
system ensure an appropriate flushing
apparatus (stopcock or AFA-01) is in
place prior to attaching the tube to a
catheter
Attach the bag to the patient’s garment
using the clamp secured to the Velcro
strap at the top of the bellows housing
Do not attach the unit to the drop rail on
the bed, attach it to the bedding
Instruct the patient on the operation of the
TCS so they activate the bellows as
needed
Drainage and critical measurements
(marks on the bag are for reference only)
can be taken from the drain port without
disturbing the patient; close the drain after
use
The TCS1000 and TCS500 cannot be
drained
Conclusion
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When using the Tru-Close Suction Drainage System always
refer to the IFU contained in the product package.
If you have technical questions relating to the Tru-Close Suction
System please contact UreSil Customer Service at
(800) 538-7374.
Thank You