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Hospira GemStar Manual 430-10984-001 (Rev. 03/06)
Loading Dose Delivery
You can set a loading dose during programming, if desired. A loading dose can be
delivered after programming and priming are complete.
Delivering a Loading Dose
1
After priming and programming, press [
START
].
2
The pump displays
DELIVER THE LOADING DOSE NOW?
Press [
YES/ENTER
] to
begin loading dose.
When the loading dose is complete, the pump does the following:
Automatically begins programmed infusion
Records the dose amount to the history log
Resets the bolus lockout time (if applicable) and ignores other bolus requests until
the lockout time has elapsed
Loading Dose Interruptions
Loading dose deliveries can be interrupted by:
Pressing [
STOP
]
An alarm condition
To continue a loading dose:
1
Resolve the interruption.
2
Press [
START
]. The pump displays
COMPLETE THE LOADING DOSE?
G
Note: Loading dose amounts are included in a 1-hour or 4-hour dose limit.
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