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Hospira GemStar System Operating Manual 87
Chapter 7
Weight Dosed
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Therapy Features and Specifications
This therapy allows programming of delivery rate as a function of body weight.
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The air sensitivity in a Weight Dosed program is automatically set to ON. This
setting can be changed through the Options Menu after programming is complete.
Refer to Air Sensitivity in Chapter 10 Options Menu, on page 119.
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The pump automatically delivers KVO (Keep Vein Open) after the programmed
VTBI (Volume To Be Infused) has completed.
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The rate can be titrated while the pump is infusing.
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VTBI can be titrated.
CAUTION: When infusing short-half-life drugs (i.e., those dosed with units of
mcg/kg/min) at very low rates (0.8 mL/hr or less) the rate may be too
slow for that drug. Consider using a lower drug concentration with
these drugs so a pump rate above 0.8 mL/hr can be used.
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Tip: The Programming Worksheet at the end of this chapter lists the minimum and
maximum values allowed for this protocol. Use copies of the programming worksheet
to record program values before programming the pump.
WARNING: When using a vented drip set, ALWAYS use an air-
eliminating filter or set the air sensitivity to either ON or
2 mL.