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Alaris™ Syringe Pumps
Starting the Pump
8 . Load the syringe according to the procedure in this manual .
9 . Insert the pressure disc into the pressure transducer .
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Pressure Transducer - Detects if an extension set with a pressure
disc is fitted. The pressure transducer will measure positive pressures
within the extension set.
Warning - To remove or insert pressure disc from or into pressure
transducer assembly, insert finger into the recess in the pressure disc
and pull forward or push back with care. Do not pull the extension
set to remove or to insert the pressure disc.
10 . Ensure that the syringe type and size match those displayed on the Pump then press
CONFIRM
. If required, the make of syringe can
be changed by pressing the
TYPE
softkey .
Note:
If the
PURGE SYRINGE
option has been enabled then the prompt to purge screen is displayed and the extension set can be
purged as required, however ensure that the extension set is not connected to the patient during this process . .
11 . Purge (if required) - Press the
i
button and then press and hold the
PURGE
softkey until fluid flows and the purging of the
extension set is complete . Release the softkey . The volume used during purging will be displayed .
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Purge extension set, massaging pressure disc to prevent ballooning and ensuring all air removal.
12 . Check the rate shown if set and change the rate if necessary using the
f
keys .
13 . Connect the extension set to the patient access device .
14 . Press
b
to commence operation .
• The
amber stop
light will be replaced by the flashing
green start
light to indicate that the Pump is in operation .
INFUSING
will be
displayed .
Note:
If infusion rate exceeds the Hard Limit then the Pump will not start and the display will show
DOSE NOT PERMITTED
.
Guardrails
• If the infusion settings are within the Guardrails Soft Alerts then the
amber stop
light will be replaced by the flashing
green start
light to indicate that the Pump is in operation .
INFUSING
will be displayed .
Note:
If infusion rate exceeds or is under the Guardrails Soft Alerts then check infusion setting, to continue with infusion at set rate
press
b
and then confirm
OVERRIDE LIMIT
by pressing
YES
. If
OVERRIDE LIMIT
is not required press
NO
and adjust rate to
be within the Guardrails Soft Alerts .
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If infusion rate running exceeds or is under the Guardrails Soft Alerts then the display will show INFUSING with either
Up or Down arrows on both sides.
15 . Press
h
to halt the operation .
ON HOLD
will be displayed . The
amber stop
light will replace the
green start
light .
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• Fully Dedicated - to start an infusion a pressure disc must be fitted.
• Semi Dedicated - to start an infusion with DRUG NAME or DOSING ONLY selected a pressure disc must be fitted.
