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6.9
Completing an Infusion
6.9.1
Near End of Infusion Alert
Prior to the end of an infusion, a
near end of infusion
alert is automatically
triggered. The following happens:
An audible alarm is triggered.
An alarm message appears on the pump screen.
The infusion indicator lights flash yellow.
Near end of infusion alert is triggered when the two criteria below are reached
simultaneously.
Setting
Range of Values
Default Pump
Setting
Time Before the End of the Infusion
From 1 to 30 minutes
5 minutes
The remaining volume of fluid in the
syringe < 10 % of the syringe capacity
N/A
N/A
Near end of infusion alert settings are configurable with a compatible DERS
(custom profiles), or in the pump options (Basic Profile). For more information,
refer to the technical manual.
Silencing Near End of Infusion Alert
1.
Press
to silence the alarm.
2.
If required, press
OK
to confirm the
empty syringe
mode.
Depending on the pump configuration, the following happens:
The infusion continues at the programmed rate until the plunger reaches the
tip of the syringe. The syringe is not completely emptied (regular end of
infusion).
The infusion continues until the syringe is completely emptied. The flow rate
decreases when the plunger reaches the tip of the syringe (empty syringe -
only in Simple Rate mode).
