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Getting Started (Continued)
TIVA Mode (with or without prediction)
1. A list of available drugs and models will be displayed. Use the
f
keys to select the required drug and press the
OK
softkey.
If the drug has an associated model, an
INFO
softkey will be displayed. Pressing the
INFO
softkey will show more information on the
selection. The ml/h option allows infusions without doserate calculation.
2.
CONCENTRATION
-
a. Select Concentration required and
OK
to confirm (Only required if more than one concentration is available).
b. Press
the
OK
softkey to confirm Concentration or press the
MODIFY
softkey to change Drug amount and diluent volume.
3.
WEIGHT
- adjust the patient weight using the
f
keys, press the
OK
softkey to confirm.
4. The remaining patient parameters for the selected drug must be entered using the
f
keys and press the
OK
softkey to
confirm. The required parameters may include the following depending on the model:
•
AGE
•
HEIGHT
•
GENDER
•
LBM and BMI
(Lean Body Mass and Body Mass Index. This is for information only and is not an adjustable parameter)
5. The
CONFIRM
drug setup screen shows the initial infusion parameters for the drug. Press the
OK
softkey to accept or
MODIFY
to
change the drug setup.
6.
INDUCTION
- Using the
f
keys, enter the induction dose amount per kg of patient weight (if required for dosing). Press
the
OK
softkey to enter. The Induction feature may be disabled reducing the dose to zero until
OFF
is displayed and press
OK
softkey
to confirm.
7.
TIME
- Enter the induction time in seconds over which the induction dose will be delivered. Press the
OK
softkey to enter.
8.
MAINTENANCE
- Set the maintenance dose rate in the drug protocol units. Press the
OK
softkey to enter.
A
Prime the extension set.
9. Load Syringe - Load the syringe according to the procedure in this manual.
10. Confirm Syringe - Check that the syringe type and size being used matches the display. If required, the make of syringe can be
changed by pressing the
TYPE
button. Press
CONFIRM
when the correct type and size are shown.
11. Purge (if required) - Press the
i
button and then press and hold the
PURGE
softkey until the fluid flows and the purging of the
extension set is complete. Release the softkey. The volume used during purging will be displayed.
12. Connect To Patient - Connect the extension set to the patient access device.
13. Start - Press the
b
button to commence operation. INFUSING will be displayed. The amber stop light will be replaced by the
flashing green start light to indicate that the pump is in operation. If the infusion rate exceeds the Soft Alerts then check infusion
setting, to continue with infusion at set target press the
b
button and then confirm
OVERRIDE LIMIT
by pressing the
YES
softkey.
If
OVERRIDE LIMIT
is not required press the
NO
softkey and adjust target concentration to be within the Soft Alerts.
A
If a model has been selected, the VOLUME softkey will be replaced by a Ce/Cp softkey. This will allow the user
access to screens showing predicted target concentrations. In this mode of operation the volume may never be
cleared.
14. Stop - Press the
h
button to halt the operation. ON HOLD will be displayed. The AMBER STOP light will replace the
GREEN START light.
1. Connect the pump to an AC power supply using the AC power cable. Press the
a
button.
• The pump will run a short self-test. Ensure that two beeps are activated during this test.
• Check the display test pattern and ensure that no coloured rows are missing.
• Finally check that the displayed time and date are correct.
Note: A warning - REPAIRING LOGS, may be displayed if event log information was not completely stored at the previous power
down. This is for information only, the pump will continue to power up as normal.
2.
CONFIRM PROFILE?
- Answering
NO
will display
SELECT PROFILE
screen, select profile and press the
OK
softkey.
YES
will display
the
TCI MODE
screen.
3. The
TCI MODE
selection is displayed - Answering
YES
selects the TCI Mode,
NO
will enter
TIVA MODE
.
The Alaris® PK Syringe Pump allows the user to select a TCI or TIVA mode of operation. The user may, at any time, switch mode by stopping
the infusion and selecting the appropriate mode from the options menu. When in TIVA mode, if a drug with an associated model has
been selected, the current plasma and effect site concentration will be displayed. This will demonstrate to the user unfamiliar with TCI, the
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of the drug while still using TIVA mode.
Starting the Pump