Ipump Pain Management System Operator’s Manual
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Prescription (Rx)
The complete set of program data including infusion mode, units, and, where applicable, concentration, PCA
dose size, delay, dose limit, infusion rate and bolus size.
shift total
The calculated volume of fluid given since the start of therapy or since the operator last cleared the shift total.
system alarm
An event, marked by a flashing ALERT LED, system alarm tone, and error message, generated by the pump in
response to an unrecoverable system failure.
therapy
A course of treatment using a programmed prescription and initiated by a
START
key press, during which a
patient may receive one or more bolus doses, one or more PCA doses, and/or a continuous infusion.
therapy history
A collection of data, maintained in nonvolatile memory, that relates to the most recent or current therapy,
consisting of the prescription data, current alarm status, and infusion totals (hourly, by shift, and for the entire
therapy).
total given
The calculated volume of fluid given since the start of therapy.
μ
g
Microgram
volume remaining
The calculated amount of fluid left in the infusion bag.
WEEE
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (refer to page 1-8).
Term
Definition
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