Preparing the Pump and IV Sets 37
SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System Pump Operating Software Version 8.00
Operator’s Manual For Use With MDL Version 8.0
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.
WARNING IV Set Usage.
Do not use an IV set for longer than the manufacturer’s labeled set
change interval to reduce risk of infection and to maintain flow rate
accuracy.
To prepare and prime an IV set:
1. Follow the instructions on the IV set package to spike and prime the set.
2. Hang the IV container, leaving a distance of 61 cm (24 in) between the top of the container and
the center of the Pump.
3. Position and close the roller clamp 30.5 - 35.5 cm (12 - 14 in) below the upper Y injection site.
If there is no upper Y injection site, close the roller clamp 45.7 - 50.8 cm (18 - 20 in) below
the drip chamber.
4. Spike the bag and fill drip chamber approximately halfway or to the fill IV line located within the
drip chamber.
5. Prime the IV set by opening the roller clamp half way and slowly prime the tubing. As fluid is
flowing, invert and tap the upper backcheck valve and Y injection sites until all air is removed.
6. When the IV tubing is completely primed, position and close the slide clamp halfway between
the upper Y injection site and the closed roller clamp. Ensure the roller clamp is 45.7 - 50.8 cm
(18 - 20 in) below the drip chamber.
Loading an IV Set
WARNING Do Not Allow Uncontrolled Gravity Flow.
Before loading a primed IV set, ensure the roller clamp below the
Pump is in the closed position.
To open the Pump door, the IV set’s slide clamp must first be
closed (thus providing “set-based anti-free flow” protection).
Do not open the slide clamp when the door is open or during and
after IV set unloading. This can cause dangerous, uncontrolled
free flow to occur.
During IV container changes, always close the set’s roller clamp.
When the set is in the Pump and the door is closed, the slide
clamp can safely be opened. If gravity flow is to be used, the Pump
door will be open or the set will be outside the Pump. Verify gravity
flow is maintained at the intended rate whenever the Pump door is
open and when the set is outside of the Pump.
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