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Alarms
SIGMA Manual Number 41018
Revision AR
Downstream Occlusion
Eliminate a closed clamp, kinked tube, positional catheter,
clotted catheter, clogged IV filter or other sources of occlusion
below the pump.
Downstream Pressure Limit –
Reset Setting
The downstream pressure limit differs from care area default
(set in Master Drug Library). Select
YES
to reset or
NO
to keep
the current setting.
Inactivity Alarm
The pump has been inactive for 2 minutes and no action has
been taken. Follow the prompted action and resume or restart
the pump by pressing
RUN
.
Infusion Complete
The VTBI (volume to be infused) has counted down to zero and
has been delivered. The pump is running at a rate of 1.0mL/hr
(KVO rate) – keep vein open (or the actual infusion rate,
whichever is lower). Press
STOP
to halt the KVO rate and
return to the setup screen. Select a new VTBI value and press
RUN
.
In Stop – Slide Clamp Closed
Open slide clamp and push
RUN
(or unload set).
Line Flush Complete
The line flush VTBI has counted down to zero mL. the pupmp is
running at a KVO rate of 1 mL/hr. Press
STOP
to halt the KVO
rate and return to flush prompt. (Maximum 3 line flushes are
allowed).
This alarm applies to software versions 6.03.01 and later
infusing a primary or secondary drug in amount/time modes
only.
Low Battery
The low battery alarm threshold has been reached. Plug the AC
Power Adaptor into the pump and into the AC source outlet as
soon as possible to recharge the battery.
Slide Clamp Closed
Open slide clamp and press
RUN
or reload the set.
System Error
An internal fault has been detected. Some faults can be cleared
by either cycling power (off, then on) or by turning the power
off, disconnecting the battery, reconnecting it several seconds
later and pressing the
ON
key. If neither procedure clears the
fault, return the pump for service.
Upstream Occlusion
Eliminate the occlusion by checking for an upstream closed
clamp, kinked tube or closed burette valve and press the
RUN
key.
Alarm
Action