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SIGMA Manual Number 41018
Revision AR
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The following sections provide a high-level overview of how to setup, program, and operate the
Spectrum pump. For detailed instructions, refer to these sections:
■
“Preparing the Pump and IV Sets” section, beginning on page 19
■
“Programming the Pump” section, beginning on page 21
■
“Pump Operation” section, beginning on page 43
■
“Alarms” section, beginning on page 46
Starting a New Infusion Using the Drug Error Prevention (DEP) Mode
1.
Power on the pump.
2.
Load the IV set.
3.
Select your care area.
4.
Select a drug.
5.
Select a concentration.
6.
Select primary or secondary bag.
7.
Enter and
OK
all required values on the setup screen.
8.
Push
RUN/STOP
to start the infusion.
9.
Check and confirm proper flow.
Starting a New Infusion using the Basic Mode (for drugs not in the drug
library)
1.
Select
BASIC
from the Care Area library.
2.
Select primary or secondary bag.
3.
Select a dose mode (default is mL/hr).
4.
Enter and
OK
all required values on the setup screen.
5.
Push
RUN/STOP
to start the infusion.
6.
Check and confirm proper flow.