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Operating the Pump
O
pe
ra
ting
the P
ump
Prime Tubing
When priming the fluid path, the tubing downstream of the pump is filled with fluid, removing any air
bubbles. Prime the tubing
before
connecting it to the patient’s infusion set or indwelling catheter.
Fluid delivered by priming is subtracted from the reservoir volume, but is not added to the amount given
because this fluid is not delivered to the patient. Priming is not allowed when the reservoir volume is 0 mL.
NOTE:
The air detector is disabled while the pump is priming.
NOTE:
If the fluid path contains an air eliminating filter, it is acceptable for air bubbles to be present
on the vent side of the filter. See the instructions for use supplied with the disposable sets for more
information.
Prime Tubing After Changing a Cassette
NOTE:
If you are not changing the cassette but wish to prime the fluid path, use the
task described on page 84.
1. When a cassette is attached after the pump is powered on, a
Prime Tubing?
screen always appears.
When priming security is set to On
under patient permissions, a screen
similar to the one on the right appears, and a security code is required
to proceed. If you do not have permission to prime the tubing or if the
tubing is pre-primed, select
No.
For additional information, see
If you have permission to prime the tubing, select
Yes.
Unlock the
keypad.
When priming security is set to Off
under patient permissions, a screen
like the one to the right appears. Select
Yes.
2. If you have not already done so, disconnect the tubing from the patient,
open the clamps, and select
Prime.
WARNING:
Do not prime the fluid path with the tubing connected
to a patient as this could result in overdelivery of medication
or air embolism, which could result in serious patient injury or
death.
3. Stop priming at any time by selecting
Stop Priming.
Priming
automatically stops after 10 mL (or 20 mL if a high volume set is
attached) are primed. Continue priming as needed.
WARNING:
To prevent air embolism, ensure that the entire fluid
path is free of all air bubbles before connecting to the patient.
Air embolism could result in serious patient injury or death.