BDDF00144 Issue 1
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Alaris™ GW 800 Volumetric Pumps
Basic Features
Basic Features
Rate Titration
1 . Enter the new infusion rate using the
f
h
keys .
2 . Press
e
button to confirm the infusion rate .
Note:
The rate can be increased or decreased without interrupting the infusion .
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If the new rate selected is not confirmed the Pump will revert to the current rate and no change in the infusion rate
will occur.
Bolus Infusions
To administer a bolus infusion:
1 . Press
b
button once and
C
will be displayed .
2 . Press and Hold
b
button while
C
is still displayed, release
b
button after administering the desired bolus volume .
Note:
Bolus volume given will be added to the total volume infused (VI) and subtracted from the volume to be infused (VTBI) .
Panel Lock
The Panel Lock feature minimises the risk of unintentional changes to the infusion settings, whilst infusing .
p
If Panel Lock is enabled then
displays for all (non-operational) button presses .
Panel Lock prevents button operation with the exception of:
• Scrolling between infusion parameters using the
e
button .
• Muting the alarm using the
m
button .
• Pausing / resuming the infusion using the
d
button .
Optimising the Pumps Performance
Pump performance may be optimised by moving a new section of the infusion set in the pumping mechanism . To insert a new section
of tubing:
1 . Press
d
to place the infusion on
G
.
2 . Ensure the in-line clamp is closed .
3 . Open the Pump door, release the flow stop mechanism and move the Infusion set approximately 15cm along . See 'Loading the
Infusion Set' .
4 . Close the door, press
d
to restart the infusion .
Hold Mode
Press
d
to pause the infusion . Press
d
again to resume the infusion .
A call back alarm will activate if the Pump is left on
G
for more than 2 minutes .
KVO (Keep Vein Open) Rate
At the end of infusion, the Pump will continue to infuse at a very low rate (refer to 'Specifications' section of this DFU) . KVO is used to
keep the patients vein open, in order to prevent blood clots and catheter occlusions .
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If the KVO rate is greater than the set infusion parameters then the Pump will continue to infuse at the set infusion
rate.
If the KVO rate has been configured to OFF the Pump will stop infusing and generate an alarm.
