
Ipump Pain Management System Operator’s Manual
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Glossary
Term
Definition
AC
Alternating Current
alarm
An event, marked by a flashing ALERT LED, repeating alert tone, and specific display message that signals a
condition requiring a response by the operator and stops any motor movement (see also: system alarm).
alarm log
A record of pump system alarms by date and time, maintained in non-volatile memory even though the power
is turned off.
alert
An event, marked by a flashing ALERT LED, repeating alert tone, and specific message (unless otherwise
indicated), that provides important status information or signals a condition requiring a response by the
operator.
attempt
The patient action (either the depression of the PCA button or
START
key) intended to initiate a PCA dose.
basal rate
The programmed continuous infusion rate when the pump is operating in Basal+PCA mode.
bolus
The quantity of drug that, if programmed, is either delivered automatically at the start of therapy, or initiated by
the clinician during the course of therapy.
concentration
The programmed amount of drug in milligrams or micrograms per milliliter of fluid.
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