Ipump Pain Management System Operator’s Manual
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Connecting the PCA Cord
The PCA button is attached to the PCA cord. The pump can be configured to start a PCA infusion by using:
Q
Only the PCA button, or
Q
Either the PCA button or the
START
key.
If the pump is configured for use only with the PCA button, failure to connect the PCA cord after
programming for the PCA or Basal+PCA mode will generate the alert message
PCA BUTTON NOT
CONNECTED
when the infusion is started.
The PCA button is not required if the pump is programmed to operate in Continuous mode.
The PCA button is required if the pump is programmed to operate in the PCA or Basal+PCA mode with a
non-zero PCA dose.
The PCA button is not required if the pump is programmed to operate with a 0.0 mL PCA dose in the
Basal+PCA mode.
! WARNING !
Patients receiving narcotic analgesic drugs with any patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump
should be instructed in the proper use of the device. Instructions should include that only the
patient or a licensed healthcare practitioner may operate the PCA button, unless the prescribing
physician authorizes a lay caregiver to do so. Without physician authorization, operation of the
device by all other persons is prohibited.
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