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Loading Dose Delivery
A loading dose is set during programming and can be delivered after programming and
priming are complete.
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Note: Loading dose amounts are not included in a 1-hour or 4-hour limit.
Delivering a Loading Dose
1
After priming and programming are complete, press [
START
].
2
DELIVER THE LOADING DOSE NOW?
displays. Press [
YES/ENTER
] to begin
delivery.
When the loading dose is complete, the following will occur:
6
Programmed infusion begins automatically.
6
The dose amount is recorded to the history log.
6
The bolus lockout time is reset (if applicable) and subsequent bolus requests are
ignored until the lockout time has elapsed.
Loading Dose Interruptions
Loading dose deliveries may be interrupted by pressing
[STOP]
or by an alarm
condition.
When the interruption is resolved, press [
START
].
COMPLETE THE LOADING DOSE?
displays. Refer to the following table for the appropriate response:
To do this:
Press this key:
Deliver the remaining loading dose amount
[
YES/ENTER
]
Clear the undelivered loading dose amount
[
NO
]
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Abbott GemStar Manual 430-600095-002 (Rev. 8/02)
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