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ALARMS, ADVISORIES AND PROMPTS
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Alarms
ALARMS, ADVISORIES
AND PROMPTS
Air In Lower Tubing
Four rapid-beeps, infusion stops, rapidly flashing red light on channel key.
Verify tubing collar is fully seated
in air sensor recess.
Verify tubing in air sensor recess is
not damaged, twisted or dirty.
Press
C
Cl
lr
rA
Ai
ir
r
softkey on channel's
Alarm Information page. Three
beeps indicate air bubble is no
longer in front of air sensor.
NOTE:
Each press of the ClrAir
softkey displaces approximately
0.2 ml of air/fluid and updates
channel’s VR and VI values.
If air is still present, remove
cassette and manually clear air
according to hospital policy.
If no significant air is present,
clean air sensor recess as directed
in cleaning instructions.
Set up pump at or slightly below
IV site to minimize formation of
micro bubbles.
Press to resume infusion.
Alarm
Meaning
Response
Air In Line
Air detected in fluid pathway
during infusion, or air sensor is
dirty.
Air bubbles detected in fluid
pathway with a total volume
exceeding the air- in-line
threshold setting.
Possible outgassing and/or leaks
in administration set.
Check administration set for
leaks.
Check lower tubing for multiple
small air bubbles.
Press
C
Cl
lr
rA
Ai
ir
r
softkey on channel's
Alarm Information page. Three
beeps indicate air bubble is no
longer in front of air sensor.
NOTE:
Each press of the ClrAir
softkey displaces approximately
0.2 ml of air/fluid and updates
channel’s VR and VI values.
If air is present, clear air
according to hospital policy.
Summary of Contents for MedSystem III
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