- Method A: Syringe Fill (also to remove air)
1. Remove the cap of the fill tube.
2. Fill a syringe half-full and connect it to the tube.
3. Hold the tube up and tap it to move any air bubbles upwards.
4. Aspirate the air before before filling for optimal imaging.
5. Inject 10 ml of fluid.
6. Remove 5 ml of fluid along with any air.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until all the air is removed and the vessels are filled.
8. Replace the cap.
Method B: IV Bag/Quick-Fill port for high volume use
1. Connect an IV bag containing CAE Blue Phantom fluid to the fill tube.
2. Hang the IV bag no more than 12 inches (30 cm) above the training model to avoid overfilling.
NOTE: A clear sign of overfill is the appearance of small dimples of simulated fluid on the
surface of the model at the sites of previous cannulations. To correct overfill, see the
Troubleshooting section.
3. As users withdraw fluid, it is refilled continuously from the IV bag.