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PATIENT SAFETY
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Only connect to patient once the line has been correctly inserted and
completley primed. Interrupt connection during line change to prevent
incorrect dose delivery.
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Select infusion line/catheter suitable for use with the intended medical
application.
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Position the infusion line free of kinks.
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Recommended change of disposable every 96 h (or as per national hygiene
regulations).
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Installation in medically used rooms must comply with the appropriate
regulations (e.g. VDE 0100, VDE 0107 or IEC-publications). Observe national
specifications and deviations.
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Do not operate the pump in the presence of flammable anaesthetics to
prevent explosion.
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Compare the displayed value with the entered value. Only start the infusion
if the values showing are the same.
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If staff call is used we recommend checking the equipment once after
connecting the pump.
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Protect the device and the power supply against moisture.
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If the pump falls down or is exposed to force, it must be checked by the
service department.
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The displayed data must always be checked by the user prior to making
further medical decisions.
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During mobile use (homecare, patient transport inside and outside the
hospital): Make sure the device is securely fixed and positioned. Positioning
changes and severe shock can lead to minor changes in the delivery
accuracy.
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A supplemental patient monitoring must be carried out if life-saving
medication is performed.
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The air detector cannot detect air diffusing in the following components:
three-way stopcocks, infusion adapters and further lines placed between
pump and patient.
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In case high potent drugs are given be sure to have a second infusion pump
for that drug at hand. The therapy documentation should be suitable to
continue the therapy at the second infusion pump.
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Independant of the soft limits the selected values have to be the medically
correct ones for the given patient.
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In case values relevant for the dose rate calculation are changing always the
flow rate will be updated and the dose rate will be fix.
