Alarms 105
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual For Use With MDL Version 8.0
Alarm Messages
Alarms Action
AIR IN LINE The AIR IN LINE screen displays if the Pump detects air in the loaded IV tubing.
To prevent free flow, ALWAYS ensure all clamps are closed before opening the
door and unloading the IV set from the Pump.
View and assess the IV line for air:
1. Close the roller clamp to prevent free flow.
2. Open the door to evaluate the IV set.
3. Check the tubing in the tubing channel for the presence of air.
4. Check the tubing above and below the Pump for the presence of air.
5. Check for an upstream occlusion from kinks in the tubing and closed clamps.
6. Confirm the IV line is free of air and kinks.
7. Unload the IV set to remove the air if necessary.
8. Follow facility policy and procedures to remove the air manually.
9. Reload the IV set.
10. Close the Pump door.
If air is no longer detected by the Pump:
11. Open the slide clamp and roller clamp.
12. Press RUN to resume infusion.
If using multiple Pumps:
■ Confirm correct IV line when checking for the presence of air.
■ If IV line removal is required, confirm correct IV line before removing.
WARNING Priming.
Prior to connecting to patient, prime IV set
following the standard gravity priming
instructions included with the administration
set, remove all air, close roller clamp and
slide clamp, load IV set into the Pump,
close the door, open slide clamp and roller
clamp.
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