Hospira GemStar Manual 430-10984-001 (Rev. 03/06)
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6. Troubleshooting
DIST. OCCLUSION
N
A/V
The pump has
detected sustained
distal pressure over
the user-selected
limit.
To avoid a bolus
infusion after an
occlusion, complete
the following steps:
1
Press [
STOP
].
2
Close the distal
clamp.
3
Press the
cassette release
button to remove
the cassette from
the pump.
4
Open the flow
stop.
5
Wait 10 seconds.
6
Close the flow
stop.
7
Load the
cassette into the
pump.
8
Open the distal
clamp.
9
Review the
program.
10 Press [
START
]
to start the
pump.
1
Press [
SILENCE
] to quiet
the alarm for 1 minute.
2
Press [
STOP
] to place the
pump in the stop mode.
3
Check for sources of distal
occlusion:
`
Kinked tubing below the
pump
`
Clamped patient-
access device
`
Clogged I.V. filter
`
Other obstructions
4
If the problem continues,
remove and reinstall the
cassette.
CAUTION: Ensure all
four cassette latches
are clearly visible after
the cassette is installed.
Note: Ensure the tubing is
behind the tubing guide (at the
distal end). Refer to
Loading
the Cassette on page 33
.
5
Press [
START
] to begin
infusion.
Alarm Display
Message
Is the
pump
infusing?
Alarm Cause/
Condition
Remedy
Y = Yes
N = No
A = Audible alarm
V = Visual alarm
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