DATREND Systems vPad-IV, Operating Manual

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vPad-IV OPERATORS MANUAL
To simplify testing of an infusion device which incorporates multiple pumps within a single unit, vPad-IV
channels may be optionally
linked
so that a test configuration which has been set on one of the channels
will be copied to all linked channels when the test is started.
After input of a device ID and optional entry of equipment information, test setup continues with selection
of a test type:
Flow Rate , Piggyback / KVO , PCA Pump , or Occlusion Pressure .
2.3 Test Types
vPad-IV provides four test types.
The Flow Rate Test measures flow and volume of a dose delivered at a single rate.
The Piggyback / KVO Test measures an infusion having two distinct rates of delivery, where the first
delivery is infused at a substantially greater rate than the second delivery.
The PCA Pump Test measures the bolus output and lockout timing of a patient-controlled analgesia
(PCA) pump, with optional measurement of a basal flow which may occur between bolus infusions.
Finally, the Occlusion Pressure Test determines the maximum pressure developed by an infusion device
when it pumps into a blocked IV line.
While any test is in progress, vPad-IV periodically displays measurements of flow, volume and pressure,
which are then summarized on completion of the test to create a
Test Record .
2.4 Automatic Testing
After selecting a test type, a channel may be configured to perform the test automatically. An automatic test
requires input of infusion device settings such as flow rate and volume-to-be-infused (VTBI) or dose, along
with a choice of how the test will be ended. Depending on the infusion device settings and tolerance
entered at the start of the test, the app will automatically assess the measurement results and assign a PASS
or FAIL to the Test Record when the test is completed.
2.5 Manual Testing
A vPad-IV channel can be configured to run a test manually. Simply select the test type, switch to manual
mode, and start the test. The manual test will continue until it is stopped by the user, at which time the user
will be asked to enter the infusion device settings and to choose a PASS or FAIL result for the Test Record.
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