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Secondary Infusion
This mode is designed to support automatic secondary infusions (“piggybacking”) in the same channel. When the secondary
VTBI reaches zero, an audio tone sounds (if enabled),
Secondary Complete
message displays briefly, and the primary infusion
rate automatically resumes.
When the pump is programmed and delivering in the secondary mode, the primary infusion is temporarily stopped and fluid is
drawn from the secondary container. Delivery from the primary container resumes when the fluid level in the secondary infusion
set is level with the fluid in the primary container.
Primary infusion must be on hold to program secondary infusion.
A secondary infusion may be programmed only after a primary infusion has been programmed.
1. Load the primed set. See 'Loading the Infusion Set' for instructions.
2. Prepare the secondary infusion using a secondary solution container and
the check valve primary set; lower the primary container. See illustration
right.
3. Prime the secondary infusion set in accordance with the set Directions for
Use
4. Attach secondary infusion set to the upper Y-site of the primary infusion set
5. Fully open the regulating clamp on the secondary infusion set.
6. Press the
SEC
key. Secondary Setup page displays.
7. To enter desired Rate, use numeric keypad then press
ENTER
key.
8. To enter desired VTBI, use numeric keypad then press
ENTER
key.
9. Verify that all parameters are correct and press
RUN/HOLD
key to start
infusion.
Secondary Infusion Preparation
Primary
container
Secondary
container
Y-Site
Back Check
valve
A
WARNING:
•
Secondary applications require the use of a check valve set on the primary infusion set.
•
Secondary infusion applications using a check valve set must have a VTBI setting equal to the
volume in the secondary container; this will require consideration of such variables as factory
overfill, medication additions, etc.
•
Underestimating the volume will cause remaining secondary solution to be infused at the
primary rate; overestimating will result in primary solution being infused at the secondary rate.
A
When using a flow sensor it must be on the primary infusion set. Correct placement of a flow sensor is
essential for proper operation.
Hanger
at least 24cm
Viewing or Changing Primary Settings During Secondary Infusion
1. Select desired channel, as necessary.
2. Press
Primary Settings
soft key.
3. Press soft key next to parameter to be edited. Current value is highlighted.
4. Make changes: To enter a new value, use numeric keypad or to reset
Volume Infused to 0.0 ml, press
CLEAR
or
0
(zero) key.
5. To accept new value, press
ENTER
key.
