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Programming the Pump
Manual 41018v0800
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Revision B
Operator’s Manual
1. Enter duration of infusion. Press
OK
.
Infusion rate mL/hr is calculated and displayed.
NOTE:
After
RUN
is pressed, the VTBI cannot be edited in any Amount/Time infusion.
2. 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 or Secondary 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. See Figure 83.
NOTE:
If additional action is required:
Figure 82. Fixed Drug Amount Parameters Screen.
Figure 83. Primary Check Flow
Screen.
Figure 84. Infusion Running
Screen.
Figure 85. Infusion Status
Screen.