HorizonNxt®
Modular Infusion System 6 - 3 6/00
950520 Rev F
numeric values. Specifying the amount of two parameters cause the third
parameter to be calculated.
For example:
Specifying a weight of 70 kg, a concentration of 400 mg of
Dopamine in 500 ml of fluid at a dose of 5.0 mcg/kg/min
resulted in a calculated rate of 26.3 ml/hr.
Note:
Either the Concentration (Conc), Dose or Rate parameter is
calculated. Rate is the parameter calculated unless another
parameter is chosen.
To Choose Another Parameter:
1) Press left
C
URSOR
key
2) Press up and down
C
URSOR
keys to select the parameter to be calculated
3) Press the right
C
URSOR
key
Note:
The parameter that was highlighted is now underlined. That
underlined parameter is the calculated parameter.
Enter Data:
1) Press
D
ATA
keys to change value
2) Press
C
URSOR
key to select
3) “
VALIDATE
”
4) Press
E
NTER
key
5) Press
R
UN
key to start the infusion
Rate and Volume data is transferred to the displays. The name of the
medication and "DOSE" are shown on the Information Screen.
Change SETUP Parameters:
Critical medications require parameters for calculation of doses, for
example mcg/kg/min. Three categories of parameters are Dosage,
Concentration (Conc) and Body. Each of these can be independently
selected and changed. Match the dosage and concentration written by the
doctor.
1) Press
H
OLD
key
2) Press
M
ENU
key
3) Press
C
URSOR
keys to select DOSE Mode
4) Press right
C
URSOR
key to select SETUP
5) Press
E
NTER
key
Body Weight = 70.0 kg
Conc = 400.0 mg / 500 ml
Dose = 5.00 mcg/kg/min
Rate = 26.3 ml/hr
VALIDATE DRUG SETUP
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