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Alaris™ GW Volumetric Pumps
Getting Started
Priming the Infusion Set
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Use an infusion set with an anti-siphon valve whenever possible. The anti-siphon valve prevents free flow from
occurring if an infusion set is incorrectly loaded or removed from the Pump. Infusion sets with an anti-siphon valve
can only be primed when loaded in the Pump.
When using infusion sets without an anti-siphon valve eg. 273-004, 273-007 and 273-008, the infusion set can be
primed without using the Pump. Use of a flow sensor is recommended when using an infusion set without an anti-
siphon valve. The flow sensor will cause the Pump to alarm if a significant deviation from the set infusion rate occurs.
1 . Ensure the Pump is switched on and in-line clamp is open .
2 . Load the Infusion set (see 'Loading the Infusion Set') .
3 . Press
b
button once
E
will be displayed .
4 . Press and hold
b
button while
E
is still displayed, prime the Infusion set until there is no visible air in the IV line (according to
hospital protocol) .
5 . Attach the set to the patient or other Infusion set .
6 . Start the infusion (see 'Starting the Infusion') .
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Use the prime function to fill the Infusion sets before starting an infusion.
Never connect the Infusion set to the patient during the priming process.
The prime (
E
) volume delivered will not be subtracted from the VTBI, or added to the total volume infused.
After operating the Pump's prime function, the prime function cannot be used again until after the door has been
opened and closed or the Pump has been powered off and then on.
