Precautions
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Auto Syringe AS50 Infusion Pump Operator’s Manual
07-19-B3-430
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If a
LINE OCCLUDED
alarm occurs, RELIEVE THE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE
SYRINGE BY RELEASING THE PLUNGER DRIVER. If the pressure is not relieved
prior to clearing the occlusion, an unintentional bolus delivery may occur when the
blockage is cleared. Check for kinked tubing, clogged catheter, closed stopcocks, etc.
Check for foreign material preventing movement of the pump mechanism.
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Be sure to PURGE THE SYSTEM OF ALL AIR BEFORE ADMINISTERING ANY
MEDICATION. Failure to follow this normal infusion procedure could precipitate
serious consequences.
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Remember that the volume of fluid contained in the connecting tubing is a residual
amount and cannot be infused. Allow for this extra volume of fluid when initially filling
the syringe.
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In MANUAL SCHEDULE mode,
START
must be pressed to deliver each dose and
continue the infusion regimen. Pressing any other key silences the audio portion of
the
DOSE DUE
alarm and leaves the pump in Standby state, without initiating a dose
delivery.
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Although extreme care has been taken in assembly, component selection, and quality
control during manufacture of the Auto Syringe AS50 Infusion Pump, routine checks
and maintenance procedures must be performed so that patients receiving infusions
can be assured of trouble-free operation.
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Caution must be exercised in the selection of drugs intended to be delivered via any
infusion pump. If the drug contained in the syringe will be exposed to extreme
environmental conditions for prolonged time periods, IT IS IMPORTANT TO SELECT
DRUGS THAT WILL NOT CHANGE PHARMACOLOGICALLY UPON SUCH
EXPOSURE.
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As with all automatic infusion devices, whenever a TOXIC OR DANGEROUS LEVEL
of drug is stored in the reservoir, CONSTANT MONITORING of the infusion is
required.
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CAUTION must be employed to assure that the Auto Syringe AS50 Infusion Pump is
in good working order before putting it into use. If the pump is being operated on
battery power alone, ensure that the battery has been charged as described in this
manual.
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When the pump is first turned on, verify that the Lamp Test is accurate (see “Display,
Battery, and Syringe Sensor Check” on page 75).
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Verify all program data before pressing
START
.
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Wipe off spills immediately. Do not allow fluid or residues to remain on the pump.
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Repeated incorrect identification of syringe size by Syringe Recognition may signify a
pump fault condition, or that a syringe manufacturer has made a dimensional change.
The pump should be removed from service as soon as possible, so that the problem
can be investigated.
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