Hospira GemStar Series, System Operating Manual

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Chapter 4
Pain Management
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Therapy Features and Specifications
This therapy allows programming of a continuous only, bolus only, or continuous with
bolus delivery.
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In Cont Bolus protocols, you can enter zero for either the continuous rate
or the bolus dose when entering or changing a program. The continuous rate and
bolus dose cannot be zero at the same time.
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The default bolus delivery rate is 125 mL/hr.
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The maximum continuous delivery rate is 25 mL/hr.
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A loading dose may be set during programming, which can be delivered after
programming and priming are complete. The default loading dose rate is 125
mL/hr. Rate, bolus dose, concentration can be programmed in increments of 0.01.
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Priming using [
PURGE
] is only allowed before [
START
] is pressed or after one of
the following events occur:
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Complete Review of New Program
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New Container
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Air-in-Line Alarm
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VTBI can be titrated.
CAUTION: When using PCA vials (except in a lockbox with a spring assist
mechanism), the system may underdeliver. System delivery
accuracy could be reduced by as much as 5%.
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Note: The delivery rate is administered in increments of .01.