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7. Using the PPC, program and deliver a 4 unit bolus.
8. Observe syringe 6. If the level of INSULIN approaches 2 mL, close
the stopcock to prevent air from entering the Pump. Observe syringe
5. At least 1 mL of INSULIN must pass into syringe 5 to be sure that
all of the RINSE BUFFER is removed from the side port. If less than
1 ml enters, repeat the bolus from Step 6, some Pumps may require 3
successive boluses to obtain 1 ml.
9. Close both stopcocks. Remove syringe 6 from the Pump. Set the
syringe aside to be weighed.
10. With the stopcock closed, remove syringe 5 from the side port. It will
have a vacuum inside from the previous step. Enter the Pump fill port
with syringe 5 and open the stopcock and remove 2 ml. This will
restore the negative pressure safety feature of the Pump.
11. Close the stopcock, remove syringe 5 from the Pump, and set it aside
to be weighed.
12. Press SEL until the “SUSPEND PUMP” screen is displayed. Then
Press ACT.
Remove guide needles and record refill amount
At this point, the 18 gauge guide needles should be removed, and the refill
amount should be calculated and recorded.
1. Remove the 18 gauge guide needles and discard them. Apply pressure
to the insertion sites.
2. Weigh syringes 5 and 6 and record the combined weight on the Refill
Form. Subtract the combined weight from the weight obtained in step
14 of this section, Remove Rinse Buffer and Fill with Insulin. The
result is the new refill amount.
3. Record the new and extracted refill amount in the PPC.
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