Alaris Medical Systems MedSystem III, Directions For Use Manual, Page: 27 / 66

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GETTING STARTED
To start primary infusion before secondary completes
1. Close regulating clamp on secondary infusion set.
2. Press , or .
• Secondary programming page is displayed.
3. Press .
•
1 1
°°
P Pr ri i
and
C Ca al lc cO On n
softkeys appear.
4. Press
1 1
°°
P Pr ri i
softkey.
• Primary programming page is displayed.
5. Press to begin primary infusion and stop secondary
infusion.
• Four tones will sound.
• Infusion starts at primary rate.
With this feature, the instrument calculates a volumetric or dose
rate based on values entered for patient weight, drug
concentration (drug amount and diluent volume) and dosing
parameters. If a dose is entered, the volumetric rate is
calculated. If a volumetric rate is entered, the dose is calculated.
1. Press , or .
• Primary programming page is displayed.
2. If infusing, press to stop infusion.
3. Press .
•
2 2° ° S Se ec c
and
C Ca al lc cO On n
softkeys appear.
4. Press
C Ca al lc cO On n
.
• Dose Rate Calculator programming page is displayed.
•
D DR RU UG G? ?
is highlighted.
Secondary Mode (Continued)
Pressing will result in the
remaining secondary
medication being delivered at
the primary rate if the
regulating clamp on the
secondary set was not closed.
WARNING
Ensure correct entry of all drug
calculation infusion
parameters. Consult the drug
manufacturer’s labeling for
information concerning
appropriate administration
guidelines and dosages.
WARNING
Dose Rate Calculator (DRC) Programming using a specific drug name
NOTE: Dose Rate programming page will not display if channel is
infusing. If infusing in secondary mode, switch to primary mode and
stop infusion before proceeding.
NOTE: Pressing , or at any time during DRC
set-up, returns the highlight to the top of the page.
A: Stopped
DRUG? Wt ---- KG= 0.0 LB
A:Conc ------- mg/---- ml
A:Rate ------- ml/h
A:Dose ------- mcg/kg/min
Press Select to choose line
Select
Clear
A:VR 1 ml (Vol Rem)
A:VI 0 ml DI 0.0 mg
To review or change primary value(s) during secondary
infusion (Continued)
4. Press
S Se el le ec ct t
to highlight value(s) to change.
5. Press
↑↑
,
↓↓
,
F Fa as st t
↑↑
or
F Fa as st t
↓↓
to change value(s).
6. Press
E En nt te er r
to confirm.