Programming the Pump
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SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual
For Use With MDL Version 8.0
If no drops are falling, press the
no
soft key
and follow the screen prompts.
NOTE:
If additional action is required:
To cancel the Loading Dose during infusion, press the
cancel
load
soft key on the
Infusion Running screen.
To review the loading dose during the infusion, press the
review load
soft key.
NOTE:
Once the delivery of the loading dose has started, no changes to the loading dose
values can be made.
Once the loading dose is complete, the
review load
soft key is not available.
The Loading Dose Infusion Running screen shows the amount of drug delivered (number
value will increase). Observe the Loading Dose Infusion Running screen on the Pump.
At the completion of the Loading Dose, transition to the Primary Infusion rate is automatic.
Bolus
A Bolus is a higher dose of a drug and can be delivered throughout the infusion.
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A bolus is configured per drug in the Drug Library but is always available in BASIC mode.
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A bolus can be programmed while the Pump is stopped or while infusing.
To program a bolus:
1. Press the
bolus
soft key. The Bolus Setup screen appears.
NOTE:
If configured in the MDL for delivery in seconds, the
time in seconds
soft key will
appear allowing entry of time in seconds if needed. See Figure 65.
2. Enter all required values and press
OK
after each entry.
3. Press
RUN
to start the bolus delivery. If infusion was previously stopped, ensure that the slide
clamp and roller clamp are open.
Figure 65. Bolus Setup Screen Showing the
Time In Seconds Soft Key.