- Belmont Rapid Infuser
- Belmont Screen
Belmont Setup and Use PowerPoint Show
Belmont Setup and Use pdf (same as the PowerPoint Show)
Six keys to loading/using the Belmont
Belmont Setup and Use PowerPoint Show
Belmont Setup and Use pdf (same as the PowerPoint Show)
Six keys to loading/using the Belmont
Click on this link to view the Belmont instructional video:
http://spinalist.debunk-it.org/FMS%20Instructional%20Video_01_1.mp4
Click on this link to view the Belmont set up PDF:
http://spinalist.debunk-it.org/Belmont%20Rapid%20Infuser%20-%20setup%20and%20use.pdf
I have had problems loading the Belmont Rapid Infuser. The represntative came to our institution and gave me tips on how to properly load the cassette and prime the infuser.
This is what I gleaned:
Here is an interesting link on the death of a liver transplant donor at the Lahey Clinic that was reported by CNN.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/08/health/cohen-donor-safety/index.html?hpt=hp_bn12
The reports cites three factors as to the probable cause of death.
What we as anesthesiologists need to do is insure that we can transfuse life saving fluids/blood/coagulation factors as rapidly as possible while surgeons work to stop bleeding. THIS IS THE CHALLENGE.
Anesthesiologists need to practice/drill with:
The following are links to a video and Pdf file that show how to operate the Belmont Rapid Infuser: