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8.7 Deliver a Quick Bolus from QBolus Soft Key
Purpose
To administer a normal bolus using the QBolus soft key from your companion’s Home screen.
When
Do this procedure:
Whenever you need to administer a normal bolus quickly, conveniently, and discreetly,
•
using the fewest steps possible.
Materials
Your companion and pump set up with basal delivery started.•
Bolus recommendations from your healthcare professional.•
Helpful Information
A • Normal bolus may be delivered using the QBolus soft key from your companion’s Home screen. You should
have already set up the bolus increments using the procedure in Section 6.1.
Procedure:
Steps Do This
Locate the QBolus 1.
soft key on your
companion.
QBolus
Soft Key
Locate the QBolus soft key (also called the Backlight soft key) on the bottom left
of your companion.
Steps Do This
Initiate the number 2.
of bolus increments to
deliver.
1 button push displays:
2 button pushes displays:
3 button pushes displays:
Press the a. QBolus soft key the same number of times as the number of
increments to deliver, companion sounds a beep with each press.
Note: You may have to press the soft key once to wake companion up.
Note: The increments for the one-button bolus are either 0.5 or 1.0 Units.
Notice that after a few seconds, the companion will b. beep the same number
of times that you pressed the QBolus soft key to verify your instructions.
After the beeps, press the c. QBolus soft key ONE MORE TIME within 2 seconds
to CONFIRM the correct number of increments for bolus delivery.
Note: You MUST press the Bolus button after the complete feedback beeps within 2
seconds, or the bolus is cancelled.
Note: The bolus will also be cancelled if you press the Bolus button before the
feedback completes.
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