Horizon Nxt® with MedScan
Modular Infusion System 5 - 1 6/00
950520 Rev F
Chapter 5 CUSTOM MENU OPTIONS
The following items can be added to either the User or Alternate
Menus by the Biomedical Department. The Custom Menu items are
listed in alphabetical order.
Check Battery Level graphically displays the state of the charge of
the battery.
Hold Extender lengthens the hold time to a maximum of 120
minutes. This option must be turned on by the Biomedical
Department.
Micro Rate / Limit limits the infusion rate. (Useful for Pediatric and
Neonatal settings).
Monitor Docking allows the Horizon Nxt® with MedScan to
communicate with select monitoring systems to visually display
current infusion parameters. This option must be turned on by
the Biomedical Department.
Occlusion Warning is designed to alert the clinician of downstream
resistance. An audible warning (three beeps) and a visual
indication will occur 5 times at 5-second intervals before
alarming "Occlusion." This option must be turned on by the
Biomedical Department.
Piggyback Callback continues the primary infusion at a KVO rate
and alarms once the piggyback is complete.
PROFILE Mode incorporates a ramped delivery regimen based on
the patient's specific needs.
PROGRAM Mode lets the user program a maximum of nine
selected volumes of fluid.
q(x)° Schedule allows the programming of periodic IV infusions.
Schedule Next Run delays the start of an infusion for up to 24 hours.
Select MAX Pressure sets the occlusion pressure limit to the
maximum value of 750 mmHg.
Set PROFILE Parameters alters the ramping process.
Set Time and Volume allows the delivery rate to be calculated based
on time. (for example: 1000 ml to be infused over 8 hours)
Site Trend graphically displays the resistance to downstream fluid
flow. A Resistance Factor can be enabled by the Biomedical
Technician which will display a numerical value both on the
Run/Hold screen and when Site Trend graph is displayed.
Each of the above options are described more fully in this chapter.
The options are listed in alphabetical order.
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