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Programming the Pump
SIGMA Manual Number 41018
Revision AR
The run screens appears indicating that the infusion is running.
Programming the Pump Using the Basic Mode
Software version 6.01.00 and later
1.
Press the
ON/OFF
button to turn the pump on.
2.
If the previous setup needs to be erased, press
YES soft key
when prompted “New
Patient?”.
3.
Use the arrow keys to select the care area (nursing area) and press
OK
.
4.
Using the keypad, type the lettters
BA
, select Basic, and press
OK
. Use the arrow buttons to
indicate whether you are setting up the primary or secondary bag and press
OK
.
5.
Select
mL/hr
or use arrow softkeys to scroll through dose rates, and press
OK
.
6.
If a dose rate is chosen, enter drug concentration and diluent (mL) values.
7.
Enter the dose or flow rate value, and press
OK
.
8.
Enter the VTBI (Volume To Be Infused) in mL, and press
OK
.
9.
Confirm the computed infusion time.
10. Confirm the Volume Given mL value or press
CLEAR
to erase it.
NOTE:
VTBI counts down to zero, while volume given counts from zero up.
11. Press
RUN
to begin the infusion.
12. Check flow displays for rates less than 25 mL/hr in software versions 6.01.00 & 6.02.00. In
software versions 6.03.01 and later, check flow displays for all rates:
■
Press
YES
if drops are flowing, all clamps are open, and there are no kinks in the tubing.
■
Press
NO
if no drops are flowing. Open all clamps and unkink the tubing. Confirm all
infusion parameters are as intended.
ICU
10
options
DOPamine*
mcg/kg/min
titrate
review
bolus