Fresenius Kabi Agilia SP, Technical Manual

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Warning
To avoid the presence of air and to minimize the amount of time it takes
the pump to recognize an occlusion and generate an alarm while
infusing at low rates (e.g., less than 5 mL per hour, and especially flow
rates less than 0.5 mL per hour):
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Consider occlusion pressure threshold setting and adjust it, as
necessary. The lower the occlusion pressure threshold setting, the
shorter the occlusion detection time. However, when infusing viscous
or thick fluids (e.g., lipids), the occlusion pressure threshold setting
may need to be adjusted to reduce false alarms.
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Use the smallest compatible syringe size necessary to deliver the
fluid or medication. This minimizes the amount of friction and
compliance (i.e., stiffness) of the syringe plunger head. Because
syringe pumps infuse fluids by precisely controlling the plunger,
smaller syringes provide more precise fluid delivery than larger
syringes.

Use the prime feature on the pump when changing a syringe and/or
tubing.

Use extension set which have the smallest internal volume or
deadspace (e.g., use microbore tubing when infusing at low rates,
shorter length of tubing, etc.).
Information
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The Dynamic Pressure System (DPS) informs the user of any
sudden rise or drop in pressure before the pressure limit is
reached.
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If variable pressure mode is enabled, a pre alarm is triggered
when the pressure reaches 50 mmHg below maximum pressure
(25 mmHg when maximum pressure is 50 mmHg).
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If other pumps are used in parallel, it is recommended that their
pressure limits be adjusted to the same level.