Section 1 • Introduction
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PCA:
An acronym for patient controlled analgesia. If a pump is in PCA mode and the patient
has been prescribed a bolus volume, then PCA allows for a lay user to periodically give the
patient a bolus of medication. If the infusion is into the epidural space the PCA is referred to as
patient controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA).
PIB (PIb):
An acronym for programmable intermittent bolus. If the infusion is into the
epidural space, the PIB or PIb is referred to as programmable intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB
or PIEb).
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Within this manual, when referring to the pump itself, “PIB” is used; when referring
to the dose, display or mode, “PIb” is used.
VOLUME TO BE INFUSED:
The total amount of fluid in the solution container or
reservoir to be infused. The volume to be infused has units of milliliters (ml).
WARNING:
A warning message contains special safety emphasis and must be observed at all
times. Warnings are found at Section 1.2, as well as throughout this document emphasized with grey
shading. Failure to observe a warning message is potentially life threatening.
1.1.2
Definition of Symbols
Consult instructions for use.
International symbol meaning “Attention, consult accompanying
documents.”
IE
C symbol for “Type BF Applied Part.” (IEC Classification: Internally
powered.)
The ambIT
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pump complies with ES 60601-1:2012, 1st Edition,
including Amend. 1; CSA C22.2 NO. 60601-1:2014, 3rd Edition; IEC
60601-1:2005, including Corr. 2:2007 and Amend. 1:2012; IEC 60601-1-
6:2013, Edition 3.1; IEC 60601-1-8:2012, Edition 2.1; IEC 60601-1-11:2015;
60601-2-24:2012, Edition 2; IEC 62304:2006, 1st Edition; IEC 62366:2007,
1st Edition, and Amend. 1:2014; IEC 60601-1-2:2014, 4th Edition, 2014-
02.
Protected against insertion of fingers and will not be damaged or
become unsafe during a spec
ified test in which it is exposed to
vertically or nearly vertically dripping water.
3 In some publications, the PIb is referred to as an “automated bolus” or “automated mandatory bolus.” This usage is less
common than PIb or PIEb.
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