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
NOTE:
Cyclic TPN may be identified differently in your Drug Library per your facility.
5. Enter the VTBI and verify the entered volume equals the volume of the container and press
OK
6. Enter the program time and press
OK
.
7. The screen displays with main rate, VTBI, prog time, ramp up time, main step time, taper down
time and Total given mL. See Figure 71.
NOTE:
Once the TPN program starts delivery, no changes to the infusion parameters can
be made.
8. To start the infusion, ensure that the slide clamp and roller clamp are open and press
RUN
.
Once
RUN
is pressed, the infusion will start and the Primary Check Flow screen is displayed.
Check the flow and confirm:
All clamps are open.
There are no kinks or collapses in the tubing outside of the Pump.
Drops are flowing in the drip chamber. Note, at very low rates, it may take several minutes
to see drops.
Vents are open (if applicable).
If drops are falling in the drip chamber, press the
yes
soft key.
If no drops are falling, press the
no
soft key
and follow the screen prompts.
9. Observe mL remaining value and green
INFUSING
NOTE:
If additional action is required:
To display program status, press the
review
or
program pri/sec
soft key.
To go back to the previous screen, press the
return
soft key.
To begin early taper down, press the
taper down
soft key.
A Taper Down confirmation dialog box displays on the screen. Confirm by pressing the
yes
soft key.
Figure 70. Cyclic TPN
Setup Screen.
Figure 71. Cyclic TPN
Programmed Screen.
Figure 72. Cyclic TPN
Running Screen.