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6.6
Starting an Infusion
1.
Check the delivery path integrity, (syringe and access device).
2.
Check that there is no air in the syringe or in the extension set.
3.
Confirm that the syringe is correctly installed in the pump.
4.
Connect the syringe’s extension set to the patient's access device.
5.
Check the infusion settings prior to starting the infusion.
6.
Press
start
to start the infusion.
Warning
When connecting the syringe’s extension set to the patient's
access device, always use aseptic technique according to your
healthcare facility’s policy.
During programming and prior to starting an infusion, verify that
the syringe size and model on the syringe pump’s display screen
matches the syringe size and model loaded onto the syringe
pump.
Information
If the syringe is not correctly positioned in the pump, we recommend
clamping, closing or disconnecting the extension set from the patient’s
access device before repositioning the syringe.
Flow rate
Dose Rate
