Priming CPM

Prepare the CPM with tubing connections,

• The Arterial and Venous ports attach to ½” tubing.
• The Cardioplegia and Vent ports attach to ¼” tubing.
• Make each tubing segment at least 6” in length. Clamp all 4 tubings to avoid leaking water.

① Use a pitcher to carefully pour about 2.5 Liters of water into the CPM’s reservoir.

• Notice patient’s vitals such as arterial pressure and central venous pressure increase in value; in essence, the vitals correspond to those of a living patient.
• Ensure all tubing is clamped to avoid any water leak

② Open the side door to align the silicon tubing in peristaltic pump’s raceway

③ Do not operate peristaltic pump while adjusting tubing

④ Close peristaltic pump lid

⑤ Close side door

⑥ In the Instructor’s Panel » Califia Controls section, press the Pressurize button to operate the peristaltic pump and prime the CPM. After about 5 minutes of operation, press the Pressurizing button to stop the pump, the CPM should be primed.