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Programming the Pump
Manual 41018v0800
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System
Revision B
Operator’s Manual
Infusion rate mL/hr is calculated and displayed. See Figure 89.
4. 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 either 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. See Figure 90.
If no drops are falling, press the
no
soft key and follow the screen prompts. See Figure 90.
NOTE:
If additional action is required:
To display infusion status while the Pump is infusing, press the
review
soft key from the
Infusion Running screen. See Figure 91. Also see Figure 92.
To change the mL/hr rate while stopped, press the
review
or
program pri/sec
soft key.
Press the arrow soft keys to change the rate.
Figure 88. Enter Duration of the Infusion.
Figure 89. Dose and Infusion Rate
Calculated by the Pump.