Vet/IV 2.2
Infusion Pump
5
Section 5: Overview
5.1 Components
Description
Function
Display
Depending on parameter chosen, displays selected infusion rate (RATE), total time of infusion
(TIME), volume to be infused (VTBI), or volume that has been infused (VI).
When pump is operating on battery, display will flash on and off.
Cursors
Cursors moving vertically down display screen indicate that pump is infusing. Cursors run down
right side of screen during MICRO infusion and down left side for all other programs.
RATE
When illuminated, the number shown on the display is current rate of infusion in ml per hour.
VTBI
When illuminated, indicates total volume to be infused.
TIME
When illuminated, indicates length of time of infusion or time remaining to complete program.
VI
When illuminated, indicates accumulated infused volume from the time CLEAR was last
pressed.
ON/OFF key
Switches pump on and off.
PRIME key
Moves fluid through IV lines to remove air.
Use Prime function during setup, before attaching lines to patient, or after door has been
opened for line adjustment.
PIGY key
Sets pump to run a PIGY program.
CLEAR Key
During programming, clears displayed setting.
MACRO
Indicates that pump is operating in MACRO infusion mode.
10-P
Indicates that pump is operating in multi-program infusion mode.