User's Manual

1- 14 Descriptive Information
430-04685-001 (Rev. 7/05)
PROGRAMMING
This section presents known infuser programming cautions.
WARNING
For custom syringes, confirm that the displayed
concentration (mg/mL) or (mcg/mL) exactly matches
the concentration value and drug name on the syringe.
If they do not match, under/overdosage may result.
• In the CONTINUOUS and PCA+CONTINUOUS modes, if a
purge is not performed after a syringe change, the infuser auto-
matically performs a small system compliance step to remove
slack when the [START/PAUSE] key is pressed (with the door
locked). Although, fluid is not normally delivered to the patient
during the compliance step, under some conditions up to 0.3
mL of fluid may be delivered. If 0.3 mL of fluid represents a haz-
ard to the patient, disconnect the set during this operation.
• At flow rates less than 0.5 mL/hr, there may be a significant
delay before flow is established if the system is not purged.
• Selections are rounded up to the nearest tenth of a digit for mg/
mL values or to the nearest digit for mcg/mL values.
LOADING DOSE/DOSE LIMITS
This section presents Loading Dose and Loading Dose
information and cautions.
• The loading dose is always included in the total dose delivered.
• Setting a new dose limit will not erase the previous dose history.
• Always monitor the PCA Infuser when delivering medication
with the door open.
• Patient Pendant is only to be pressed by the intended patient.
WARNING
Patient Pendant is only to be pressed by the patient.