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Hemovac : 

Hemovac How to Empty a Hemovac

What is a hemovac? : 

What is a hemovac? It is a device that allows for the drainage of fluid from a body cavity. The fluid travels down the tubing from the body cavity to the container, the hemovac The tubing that is not normally seen and remains inside the cavity has many tiny holes which allows for the fluid to leave the cavity.

Emptying a Hemovac : 

Emptying a Hemovac Grab your supplies that you will need and prepare your area. 1.Measuring cup 2. Blue pad & 3. Prepare area gloves

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Once you are all prepared and your gloves are on, keep one hand pressed down on the hemovac as you use the other hand to open the spout. 1. 2.

Two ways to handle the plug : 

Two ways to handle the plug 1. Hold the plug as you pour 2. Use the plug holder as you pour

But make sure not to touch: : 

But make sure not to touch: 1. The inside of the pouring spout 2. The inner side of the plug

Once you open the spout, the hemovac will rise and no longer be flat as seen below. You will then be ready to pour the fluid into your container. : 

Once you open the spout, the hemovac will rise and no longer be flat as seen below. You will then be ready to pour the fluid into your container. 1. Before removing plug 2. After removing plug

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Once you have removed the plug, pour fluid into your container. You will need to measure this fluid before wasting.

Once you have done this, you will need to plug the hemovac. Place plug lightly into pouring spout. Press slowly until hemovac is flattened, then firmly press into place. : 

Once you have done this, you will need to plug the hemovac. Place plug lightly into pouring spout. Press slowly until hemovac is flattened, then firmly press into place. 2. Plug now secured in place 1. Plug lightly resting in place

You are all done!! : 

You are all done!!