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Options
Loading Dose
This feature allows an initial infusion rate to be set up for a specific volume, automatically followed by a maintenance rate
(primary settings) from the same container. The primary VTBI and VI include the loading dose volumes. When the loading dose
VTBI reaches zero, a transition tone sounds (if transition tone feature is enabled),
Load Dose Complete
message displays briefly,
and the primary settings automatically take effect.
Verify the primary mode parameters prior to accessing the
Loading Dose
option.
1. Select desired channel, as necessary. Channel must be on hold in primary mode.
2. Press
OPTIONS
key.
3. Press
Loading Dose
soft key. Loading Dose infusion rate is highlighted.
4. If current value is appropriate press
ENTER
key or to enter a new infusion rate, use numeric keypad and press
ENTER
key.
5. Loading Dose VTBI is highlighted. If current value is appropriate press
ENTER
key or to enter a new VTBI, use numeric
keypad and press
ENTER
key.
6. To start loading dose infusion, press
RUN/HOLD
key.
7. To briefly view current profile press
4
soft key.
A
This mode is useful for delivering fluid challenges. This feature is for delivery from primary containers
only. Using this feature with 2 separate containers may result in unintended flow rates.
Viewing or Changing Primary Settings During Loading Dose
1. Select desired channel, as necessary.
2. To briefly view primary settings (Pri Rate, Pri VTBI, Total VI) during loading dose infusion, 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.
Making Changes During Loading Dose
1. Select desired channel, as necessary.
2. Press soft key next to parameter to be edited. Current value is highlighted.
3. 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.
4. To accept new value, press
ENTER
key.
