M
EDEX
Medfusion 3500
Medex Operation Manual
Artwork GD000608 Revision 5
Page 28
Body Weight Infusion Deliveries
Body Weight Infusion Deliveries:
mcg
/kg/min
−
mcg
/kg/hr
−
mg/kg/min
−
mg/kg/hr – Units/Kg/Min
The body weight rate calculation allows programming by:
•
Drug Concentration
•
Patient’s Weight
•
Drug Dosage
The pump calculates the correct flow rate in ml/hr to achieve the required drug dose. If desired, a volume limit,
loading dose, or bolus dose can be set. From the S
ELECT THE
M
ODE
screen select the desired Body Weight Delivery
Mode. These directions use select Micrograms / Kg / Minute as an example. This calls the E
NTER
C
ONCENTRATION
Screen.
1.
Press the
number
buttons to set medication concentration. Concentration is limited to 4 digits.
2.
Press the
Enter
button to accept the concentration setting and go to the P
ATIENT
W
EIGHT
screen.
3.
At the P
ATIENT
W
EIGHT
screen, press the
number
buttons to set the patient’s weight in kilograms. Weight
is limited to the indicated range.
4.
Press the
Enter
button to accept the patient weight setting and go to the D
OSE
R
ATE
screen.
5.
At the D
OSE
R
ATE
screen, press the
number
buttons to set the dose rate. Range limits here for dose rate are
determined by installed syringe size.
6.
When ready, press the
Enter
button to accept the dosage rate go to the B
EGIN
I
NFUSION
screen. Confirm all
settings are correct.
7.
Prior to beginning the infusion, press <BOLUS> to initiate the priming sequence (page 21).
8.
You may now accept the settings and start the infusion, or use the four menu buttons to modify the settings.
When ready, press the
Start
button to begin the infusion.
Volume / Time –
ML
/
HR
The volume over time rate calculation allows programming by:
