Eitan Q Core Sapphire, User Manual

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Using the Delivery Modes 160
Epidural Mode
This mode enables the pump to deliver epidural infusions. Epidural administration is
limited to short term infusions (up to 96 hours), using indwelling catheters specifically
identified for epidural drug delivery.
In Epidural delivery mode, the pump can operate in either of the following sub-modes:
•
PCEA (Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia):
Delivers epidural boluses, either
alone or in addition to a basal preset rate. Alternatively, only a basal infusion
(without boluses) can be programmed.
•
Intermittent Epidural:
Delivers epidural infusions at intermittent programmed
intervals. The Epidural Intermittent mode also enables the addition of PCEA, in
order to allow patient boluses throughout the infusion (PIEB).
The features of the Epidural mode are designed to accommodate the special
requirements of an epidural infusion, such as lower VTBI, lower infusion rate, and
higher backpressure. In Epidural intermittent mode and in PCEA mode, bolus rate can
be configured to 125 mL/h or 200 mL/h before starting infusion (for more information,
refer to
Epidural Mode Options Menu
on page
219
).
Epidural Mode: Safety Precautions
When working with epidural infusions, adhere to the following safety procedures,
guidelines and reminders:
•
Before programming, always verify that the pump is in Epidural delivery mode.
•
To prevent infusion of drugs not intended/labeled for epidural use, do not use
administration sets with injection ports during epidural delivery.
•
Use only yellow-marked administration sets for epidural infusions.
•
Epidural administration of drugs other than those intended/labeled for epidural
use could result in serious injury to the patient.
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Do not infuse non-epidural drugs in Epidural Delivery mode.
•
Epidural drugs must be infused in Epidural Delivery mode.