Horizon Nxt®
Modular Infusion System 2 - 1 6/00
950520 Rev F
Chapter 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Horizon Nxt® has been developed in reponse to the special needs of all
caregivers in the medical setting.
Operating Modes
The Horizon Nxt pump has five operating modes:
Standard Mode - for simple IV fluid delivery with piggyback capability.
Dose Mode - used for administration of medication where concentrations
and doses are critical. The pump will automatically calculate either the dose
or rate.
Profile Mode - offers a tapered delivery mode for infusing TPN or other
fluids requiring ramp up and ramp down time.
Program Mode - offers maximum flexibility in customizing IV fluid
administration. Up to 9 separate periods of fluid volume can be infused
sequentially.
q(x)° Mode - can be used for the periodic infusion of antibiotics,
chemotherapy or other IV infusions according to a schedule set by the user.
Assure that there is a maintenance IV infusing in the intervals between
pump infusions.
Operating States
There are 4 operating states:
Hold - silences an alarm, stops an infusion, or is a quick escape from the
menu.
Alarm - stops an infusion to notify the user of an error.
KVO - 3 mL/hr for delivery rates of 3 to 999.9 mL/hr, or the continuation
of the delivery rate for 0.1 to 2.9 mL/hr settings.
Run - starts the infusion.
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