Patent ID: 8262642
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: A61M,F04B

Abstract:
1. A method of replacing a first liquid-infusing pump with a second liquid infusing pump, comprising: connecting a first IV set between a fluid source and a patient, the first IV set comprising first and second fluid connectors and a first fluid conduit with a first fluid-flow prevention mechanism disposed between the first and second fluid connectors, the first fluid connector being positioned downstream of a proximal end of the first IV set; after connecting the first IV set between the fluid source and the patient, infusing liquid through the first fluid conduit; after infusing liquid through the first fluid conduit, inhibiting fluid flow through the first fluid conduit; after connecting the first IV set between the fluid source and the patient, connecting the first IV set to a second IV set comprising third and fourth fluid connectors and a second fluid conduit disposed between the third and fourth fluid connectors, wherein the first IV set is connected to the second IV set by connecting the first fluid connector to the third fluid connector and connecting the second fluid connector to the fourth fluid connector while preserving the connection of the first IV set between the fluid source and the patient; and after connecting the first IV set to the second IV set, infusing liquid through the second fluid conduit.