User guide

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GLOSSARY
MAN 01/06/USA/p CRONO FIVE 11.10
Alarm
An alarm is a condition that warrants the user ’s attention, and is critical
enough that it requires that the pump be shut down or reset.
When an alarm occurs, an alarm beep is sounded and a descriptive mes -
sage appears on the display screen.
Bolus
A bolus dose is an additional quantity of drug that can be released under
certain defined conditions.
Basal flow rate
The basal flow rate is the quantity of drug delivered by the pump in a time
unit.
Clinician bolus
A clinician bolus is an additional quantity of drug that can be released by a
physician or other authorized health care staf f and which overrides other
programmed bolus restrictions.
Display screen
The pump’s liquid crystal display screen is located on the front panel of the
pump, providing the information about the functioning of the pump.
Electromedical equipment BF type
Electromedical equipment manufactured with particular accuracy and care
as regards to security . The equipment is suitable for ambulatory use in
which the patient can wear the equipment/pump in close contact with the
body without influencing the functions of the equipment/pump.
Free Flow
Drug is leaving the syringe in an uncontrolled way due to the force of gra -
vity.