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Alaris™ GW 800 Volumetric Pumps
Basic Features
Clearing Air-In-Line
1 . Press
d
button to silence the air-in-line alarm and put the Pump on hold .
2 . Close the in-line clamp .
3 . Open the door to view the air bubble .
NOTE:
Air-in-line alarms can be activated by both single bubbles and bubbles accumulated over time .
4 . Disconnect the Infusion set from the patient and ensure the IV access to the patient is isolated .
5 . Close the door .
6 . Open the in-line clamp .
7 . Press the
b
button once and
E
will be displayed .
8 . Press and hold the
b
button while
E
is still displayed until there is no visible air in the IV line (according to hospital protocol) .
9 . Close the in-line clamp .
10 . Attach the Infusion set to the patient .
11 . Open the in-line clamp and restore the IV access to the patient .
12 . Press the
d
button to resume the infusion .
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Use aseptic technique according to hospital protocol.
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Infusion sets without an in-line anti-siphon valve must be clamped before disconnecting from the patient and the
prime (
E
) procedure will not be necessary to remove the air-in-line, as the air can be removed by gravity.
