M
EDEX
Medfusion 3500
Medex Operation Manual
Artwork GD000608 Revision 5
Page 34
7.
Use the
number
buttons to set the Final Volume to be infused. This can go to only one decimal place, and
final volume must be equal-to-or-less-than the maximum fill volume of the syringe being used.
8.
When ready, press the
Enter
button. The pump calculates the formula for the Custom Dilution and displays
it onscreen.
9.
Using aseptic techniques, prepare the dilution with this formula. Fill the syringe. Load syringe onto the
infusion pump (see “Syringe Loading”).
Warning
!
Fluids
Compatibility
Always confirm compatibility between drug and diluent. Verify that the actual dose &
delivery rates are acceptable settings. Actual rate may differ from target rate because
of “
rounding
” of volumes in the dilution formula.
10.
When ready, press the
Continue
button to call the S
ELECT
S
YRINGE
M
ANUFACTURER
screen. Now you will
complete setup of the pump and begin infusion.
11.
At the Select S
YRINGE
M
ANUFACTURER
/
T
YPE
screen, select the syringe you are using, and then load the
syringe. Step through the remaining levels, pressing the
Enter
button to verify each setting.
12.
After all values are confirmed, the pump pauses at the B
EGIN
I
NFUSION
screen.
13.
Prior to beginning the infusion, press <BOLUS> to initiate the priming sequence (page 21).
14.
When ready, press the
Start
button to begin infusion.
