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Max. Titration Limit
3.5ml/h
Select
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Press YES
M – Advanced Functions of the T34
KVO (Keep Vein Open) Operation
T34L can be configured to deliver a KVO infusion to commence at END PROGRAM keep the
patients IV access device patent until the clinician can attend. With KVO enabled T34L applies
the KVO rate set under Change Set Up until the Syringe is empty.
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After four beeps the End Program alarm stops and the
pump switches to the configured KVO infusion rate. Every
four minutes four beeps will be heard to confirm the pump is
still running/infusing.
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Press NO to Stop the pump and set a new program, if there is
still sufficient volume in the syringe, if not change syringe
Infusion Rate Titration
Infusion rate titration can be Enabled so that the patient, carer or
clinician can adjust the rate during infusion within pre-set maximum
(max.) and minimum (min.) limits. This option can be Enabled by
users with access code rights in Change Set Up. If enabled, the pump
requires the user, after confirming the infusion rate calculated during
programming, to set a max. & min. rate. To titrate the rate up or down
during infusion follow these steps: -
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Use the UP or DOWN arrows on the keypad to adjust the rate to the desired new
setting as displayed on the main LCD screen
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Press YES (within a few seconds of making the change) to confirm the new rate
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Pump sounds a beep to confirm the change and the screen will display the new rate
NOTE
: Titration requires Two separate, distinct actions (rate selection with arrow keys followed
by YES key press to confirm and apply the new rate) to protect against accidental rate titration if
the keys are nudged or tampered with during infusion.
NOTE
: in order to limit the maximum titration limit configurable by users without access code
rights it is possible to set a Maximum Rate limit from the Technician menu. For example senior
clinicians could decide to limit the maximum possible rate programmable on the pump to 3ml/hr
for both rate and titration limit to prevent accidental over infusions.
WARNING
: Do not enable this function for patients in a home setting.
WARNING
: Set a Maximum Rate limit from the Change Set Up menu to ensure that
healthcare provider titration settings are limited to prevent accidental over infusion.
KVO
0.5ml/h