BD Alaris™ neXus GP Volumetric Pump
Alarms
BDDF00558 Issue 5
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Display
Infusion Status
Cause(s)
Action
DOWNSTREAM
OCCLUSION
Infusion stopped
A blockage has occurred
downstream .
• Check fluid path between Pump and
patient for clamps, connectors, kinks or
blockages .
• Examine access site for signs of
complications (redness, swelling, pain,
heat) .
UPSTREAM
OCCLUSION
Infusion stopped
A blockage has occurred
upstream .
Possible container empty .
• Check all infusion set clamps above the
Pump are fully open .
• Check that the fluid container is
correctly positioned above the Pump,
see ‘Loading an Infusion Set’ section
for details .
• Ensure the bag spike is fully inserted
into the fluid container and not
obstructed .
• Ensure the fluid container is not empty .
• Ensure air vent on drip chamber
is open on all glass and semi rigid
containers .
• Check there are no kinks in the infusion
sets above the Pump .
• Check fluid level in the drip chamber .
• Consider if the 15µm filter in the drip
chamber is blocked or partially blocked .
• Ensure the infusion set has not been
used for more than 72 hours .
• If alarm continues consider changing
the infusion set .
• In the case of multiple alarms, consider
a blockage in the filter or air vent as a
cause .
NO FLOW
Infusion stopped
Flow sensor detects no flow . • Check flow sensor .
• Check fluid level in container .
• Ensure all clamps above Pump are
open .
• Ensure drip chamber is half filled .
• Ensure that the bag spike is inserted
correctly .
• Check flow sensor is clean .
FLOW ERROR
Infusion stopped
Gross difference between
detected drops and
expected amount of drops .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Check flow sensor .
• Check fluid level in drip chamber .
FLOW ERROR
(In secondary
infusion mode only)
Infusion stopped
Unexpected drops detected . • Hang secondary container above
primary .
• Check drops are from secondary
container when infusing .
• Flow sensor disconnection is
recommended .
FREE FLOW
Infusion stopped
Uncontrolled flow possible .
• Clamp infusion set using roller clamp .
• Remove Pump from use .
